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Cold Night Shelter Program available March 20-22

Published on March 19, 2025

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the evening hours of Thursday, March 20, Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program, and it is expected to remain in effect until overnight low temperatures rise above 45 F.

City of Gainesville is focused on student safety around UF campus

Published on March 19, 2025

The City of Gainesville has rolled out a series of recent initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and vibrancy of downtown and areas adjacent to the University of Florida campus.

Cancelled: March 13 Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center

Published on March 13, 2025

Update: Conditions are not favorable and the prescribed burn is cancelled for today (March 13), at Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. beginning at 11 a.m. and ending before 5 p.m.

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Summer Youth Programs

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Homeless Support Services

Here in Gainesville, we believe in a compassionate and dignified approach to helping our houseless neighbors – an approach that starts with active listening.

Climate Action

Beginning with the selection of a chief climate officer in January 2023, the City of Gainesville looks to bring together its climate initiatives and get residents involved.

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

In September 2023, the City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) were awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant will be used to create a plan to redevelop and revitalize neighborhoods in east Gainesville.

Events

Bike to Anywhere Pit Stop

March 26, 2025

The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Board, with support from the City of Gainesville, is celebrating Florida Bike Month with a bicyclist “pit stop” on Wednesday, March 26 from 7-9 a.m. at the Helyx Bridge Plaza.

Barnyard Buddies

March 26, 2025

Meet and learn about the farm animals at Morningside on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., September through May.

Music and Movement

March 27, 2025

Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Small Business Development Center Workshop

March 27, 2025

Attendees will learn various ways to finance their business, the types of SBA loans available, eligibility criteria, the six C’s, SBA guarantees, debt service coverage and risk management factors that influence a bank’s decision. The session will also cover best practices and essential steps to secure financing.

Bike Ride with the Commish

March 29, 2025

Join Commissioner Bryan Eastman and members of our Transportation Department for a conversation-paced bicycle ride highlighting existing and future bicycling infrastructure in Gainesville.

Blues on the Patio Music Series

March 30, 2025

Join the North Central Florida Blues Society for Blues on the Patio, featuring talented local and regional artists who share a passion for blues.

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Report a Problem

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News

Cold Night Shelter Program available March 20-22

City of Gainesville is focused on student safety around UF campus

Cancelled: March 13 Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center

Community Focus

Summer Youth Programs

Homeless Support Services

Climate Action

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Bike to Anywhere Pit Stop

Barnyard Buddies

Music and Movement

Small Business Development Center Workshop

Bike Ride with the Commish

Blues on the Patio Music Series

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

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Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

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