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Help shape the future of Southwest Gainesville

Published on September 03, 2026

The first Southwest Study Area community meeting is scheduled for Wed. Sept.16 at 6:30 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Beef Teaching Unit South, 3721 SW 23rd St. Time for questions and community input follow a brief presentation. The goal is to identify strengths, challenges and priorities by hearing from the neighbors, property owners, operators of businesses and others invested in the area's future.

Commissioner Bryan Eastman Named Local Government Housing Champion

Published on August 24, 2026

District 4 Gainesville City Commissioner Bryan Eastman was named the 2026 Local Government Housing Champion this August at the Florida Housing Coalition’s REPAIR Conference 2026 in Orlando. Eastman received the local government honor alongside State Senator Alexis Calatayud, who was recognized as the State Government Housing Champion.

Gainesville to unveil new GFR fire engine

Published on August 21, 2026

Neighbors are invited to attend a dedication ceremony August 27 at GFR Station 4 for the city’s newest fire engine. It replaces the station’s current fire truck which has averaged more than 2,300 response calls annually over five years. The new engine is capable of carrying 750 gallons of water and is equipped with specialized tools and equipment.

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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.

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Food Trucks at Cornerstone

September 03, 2026

Every Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., the GCRA is hosting food trucks at GTEC (2153 SE Hawthorne Rd.)! Each week, a variety of food trucks will be at GTEC for the lunch hour and beyond!

Free Fridays Concert Series

September 04, 2026

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R&B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more.

Civil War Era – Friendship and Freedom

September 05, 2026

This play follows Addy, an escaped enslaved girl, as she starts a new life in the North during the Civil War.

Living History Saturday

September 05, 2026

Morningside farm comes to life with costumed living history guides on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., September through May.

Barnyard Buddies

September 09, 2026

Meet and learn about the farm animals at Morningside on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., September through May.

SOAR: Science-Oriented Activities and Recreation

September 11, 2026

SOAR to discover science through this interactive tabling program on the second Friday of the month during the school year outside the Elite Training Center (2626 E. University Ave.).

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Help shape the future of Southwest Gainesville

Commissioner Bryan Eastman Named Local Government Housing Champion

Gainesville to unveil new GFR fire engine

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

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Food Trucks at Cornerstone

Free Fridays Concert Series

Civil War Era – Friendship and Freedom

Living History Saturday

Barnyard Buddies

SOAR: Science-Oriented Activities and Recreation

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City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

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