The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) department’s Frogs and Friends program at the Morningside Nature Center is an educational program for children featuring live reptiles and amphibians. The program takes place on the first Friday of every month from September through May. Each month, a staff member skilled in environmental, wildlife … Continue reading Gainesville Parks and Rec. hosts Frogs and Friends Friday
The locally owned cold brew and pour-over coffee shop Wyatt’s Coffee relocated to downtown Gainesville and reopened its doors Friday, Feb. 23. Wyatt’s previously only served black coffee brews, but has expanded the menu to include espresso beverages like lattes, cappuccinos and cortados. In addition, they now offer a variety of new roasts, teas and pastries. … Continue reading Wyatt’s Coffee Relocates from Midtown to Downtown
While we have given you a taste of the unique cuisine that Gainesville offers, the shopping opportunities are equally diverse. If you venture away from the Oaks Mall, you will find plenty of charming spots around town that cater to a variety of styles. In addition to infusing more flavor into your 3-5-2 shopping experience, … Continue reading Best Boutiques to Shop In the 3-5-2
On a Wednesday at the Union Street Farmers Market fresh produce, local fare and handmade goods decorate the streets of downtown Gainesville. A man with a grey handlebar mustache, warm smile and brown fedora sits next to wooden shelves lined with fifteen different hot sauce flavors. Visitors to the market frequently approach his tent for … Continue reading Wizard of Odd: Heat, Humor and Locally-Made Hot Sauce
Gainesville has a rich culture of music with many great artists like Bo Diddley, Tom Petty, Gladys Horton and Charles Bradley starting their careers in North Central Florida. This is one of the reasons why many bands and artists come to Gainesville to perform in hopes of achieving their own stardom. One of the latest … Continue reading New Sound in the Gainesville Music Scene: Flipturn
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is a ten-acre wooded forest with natural trails located on the main campus of Santa Fe College, and is one of only two teaching zoos in the country. The zoo is home to a variety of native plants and more than 65 exotic animals. Upon arrival at the zoo, … Continue reading Santa Fe Teaching Zoo
Located on the banks of the Suwannee River in Live Oak, FL is Camp Suwannee at the Advent Christian Village. Live Oak is located in Suwannee County, which is named after the river, and roughly an hour and a half drive from Gainesville. Camp Suwannee is open year-round and offers facilities for groups of up … Continue reading Camp Suwannee
