Peak Pulse Run Club Gainesville joins trend of emerging Generation Z run clubs
By Sabrina Castro | Nov. 18What do you get when you mix sneakers, serotonin and socializing? For Gainesville’s Generation Z crowd, the answer is Peak Pulse Run Club.
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Gainesville celebrates the end of Pride month with downtown event
By Jose Carmona | July 1On June 29, downtown Gainesville became a vibrant gathering spot for the LGBTQ+ community with the third annual Pride Street Party at The Bull. The event, which took place from 6 to 11 p.m. and was free of charge, featured a variety of performances for all audiences.
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‘Tha Cookout’ promises inclusivity, ‘vibes’ for Gainesville
By Sabrina Castro | June 17Throughout the tranquil greenery of Cynthia Moore Chestnut Park and Clark Butler Nature Preserve, laughter and camaraderie echoed through the trees as Gainesville locals gathered for "Tha Cookout," a vibrant celebration organized by Ashlei and Malcom Askew. The June 16 afternoon event marked not only a celebration of Juneteenth but also a tribute to fatherhood and community spirit.
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Club de Escucha+ in Gainesville connects Hispanic community through shared experiences
By Eneida Escobar | June 10In the heart of Gainesville, Estefanía Pinto Ruiz, a Colombian passionate about culture, has transformed her love for podcasts into a community movement. In January 2023, she founded Club de Escucha+, a place where Spanish speakers can practice Spanish, share experiences and discuss episodes of NPR's Radio Ambulante podcast.
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Equine therapy: A path to healing for children with special conditions
By Jose Carmona | June 10Horses and humans have always been connected, and this special bond has given rise to equine therapy, an alternative therapy that uses horses to treat various disabilities, improving the physical, mental and emotional health of children.
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Books to Burlesque: Gainesville’s guide to pride
By Noor Sukkar | June 10Though the first week of Pride Month flew by, Gainesville is still jam-packed with festive activities throughout the rest of June. Here’s a guide to five events throughout the city to celebrate Pride Month.
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Science Up Close: Insects and interactive research in the Florida Museum
By Carlos Alemany | June 3Through engaging displays, colorful visuals and one-on-one interactions with scientists, visitors of The Florida Museum of Natural History can dive into the realm of insects and discover their impact on human culture, the environment and health and wellness.
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A colorful display of entrepreneurship, talent and community: Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival
By Carlos Alemany | May 20With Japanese martial arts demonstrations and musical performances, authentic Asian cuisine and local vendors, UF students and Alachua County residents alike gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza May 18 to commemorate the City of Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival.
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Hammer time: Gainesville’s Thor brings joy through weekly runs
By Ben Nielsen | May 20Donning a winged helmet, a lightning-decorated fanny pack and a toy hammer, Eggleston embarks on a weekly run every Thursday — or as he calls it, “Thorsday.”
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Coterie Market ‘happy to announce’ store closure nearly one year after opening
By Noor Sukkar | May 13Coterie Market announced the closure of its brick-and-mortar store on its Instagram, adding to the list of small businesses Gainesville will lose this month. However, unlike other closures, this is a happy announcement, Coterie said.
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Blooms for butterflies: Florida Museum of Natural History hosts spring plant sale
By Molly Seghi | Apr. 22The Florida Museum of Natural History hosted its 12th spring plant sale April 19-21. The Earth Day weekend celebration welcomed local gardeners and plant enthusiasts to peruse and purchase from more than 250 exotic and native species of plants.
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Hundreds of Florida Muslims gather in Gainesville to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
By Molly Seghi | Apr. 11Hundreds of Muslim community members prayed and feasted at the Eid al-Fitr celebration at Skate Station Funworks.
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First Gainesville Oddities Market offers unusual items
By Bea Lunardini | Apr. 8The market, the first of its kind in Gainesville, hosted more than 60 vendors offering jewelry, decorations and animal products. The items were unusual, falling outside the normal range of goods sold at markets.
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From fields to fork: A list of local farmers markets
By Molly Seghi | Apr. 8As temperatures rise and flowers burst into bloom, farmers markets grow in product and patron size. This guide lists seven bustling markets in Gainesville and High Springs that invite springtime with open arms.
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Gainesville ‘Dancing With The Stars’ raises money for new local arts building
By Madilyn Gemme | Apr. 2Some of Gainesville’s most accomplished residents danced, flipped and raised money at a “Dancing With The Stars” competition Sunday.
