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News

City Observes Memorial Day May 29

Published on May 24, 2023

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, city offices will be closed Monday, May 29.

Prevent Gun Violence Summit

Published on May 23, 2023

The City of Gainesville is responding to rising gun violence with a two-day summit that will bring together stakeholders, community members and nationally-recognized experts.

Vision for cultural arts center focus of upcoming community engagement

Published on May 22, 2023

The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to attend a community workshop this month to help shape the vision of a cultural arts center in east Gainesville.

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Community Focus

These summer programs are available for kids of all ages from a variety of organizations. The camp listings are sorted by age, when known. Many camps also offer scholarships through the City of Gainesville or the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

Gun Violence Prevention Initiative

The Gainesville Police Department’s Neighborhood
Policing Initiative, launched last year, trains officers and
neighbors, together in the areas of community problem
solving and policing.

Budget Information for FY 2024

Gainesville's has a renewed effort to examine the city’s budget and create changes that will make Gainesville stronger. This approach was already in place before a visit to Tallahassee in February 2023, where city leaders answered questions from the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC).

Traffic Violence

For the Gainesville City Commission, traffic safety is a top priority and staff is taking efforts to reverse the upward trend in traffic accidents.

Events

Memorial Day Ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery

May 29, 2023

Alachua County Veteran Services and the City of Gainesville invite our neighbors to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at the Historic Evergreen Cemetery, 401 SE 21st Ave., beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Free Fridays Concert Series

June 02, 2023

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.

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Public Safety & Gun Violence Prevention

Building & Development

Getting Around Gainesville

Garbage & Recycling

Parks and Public Places

Report a Problem

Online Services, Permits & Payments

News

News

City Observes Memorial Day May 29

Prevent Gun Violence Summit

Vision for cultural arts center focus of upcoming community engagement

Community Focus

Community Focus

Summer Youth Programs

Gun Violence Prevention Initiative

Budget Information for FY 2024

Traffic Violence

Events

Events

Memorial Day Ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery

Free Fridays Concert Series

Enstoolment Celebration (ticketed event)

The History of the Seminole Nation: Unchained and Unconquered

Juneteenth Film Festival

Smooth Flava Gainesville Juneteenth Dance Party

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