Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023
Highlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
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Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds
Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Civil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation
City of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
Gainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III
Road section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Gainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor
Finalized contract to return next week.
Gainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83
Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Local leaders sign plaque for Eastside urgent care
Urgent care center to open mid-2024
City of Gainesville to host event celebrating Rosa Parks’ legacy
Annual event commemorates the date when Parks refused give up her seat on bus.
Gainesville takes next step to redevelop Eastside sports center
Many steps, votes remain.
Gainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts
New regulations to start Jan. 1.
Gainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary
Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
Gainesville moves to reinstate open container ban
Pre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
GNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria
Changes give developers more leeway on small lots.
GNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots
Gainesville says changes allow flexibility.
Mayor provides swing vote on open container motion
Gainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
GNV’s Chestnut appointed to national committee
City commissioner will help guide National League of Cities advocacy.
GNV concludes gun summit, looks to future action
Summit drew in hundreds over two days.
Community tackles sports needs at workshop
After being asked to “dream big,” many discussed existing concerns.
Gainesville selects an interim city clerk
Commission also OKs hiring search firm for new city auditor.
Gainesville trims more from its budget
Ironwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
GNV votes to divide power district, prep for bids
Appraisals puts price at $22 million.
Gainesville City Commission resets zoning
Commissioners to bring ideas on July 27.
GNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects
City poised to invest millions in coming years.