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‘Securing the Bag’ Summit helps Gainesville families weather the storm

Published on July 03, 2025

The financial empowerment summit helped participants prepare for “gray sky” events like hurricanes while strengthening the financial skills needed to grow and protect wealth on those “blue sky” days when life is stable but good planning remains essential. The event was made possible by a grant from the CFE Fund to help neighbors better identify and access relief resources after natural disasters.

Board of Canvassers opening

Published on July 01, 2025

Submit a letter of interest to the Clerk's Office by 5 p.m. Friday, July 31.

Transaction fees to be assessed for payments by debit, credit cards

Published on July 01, 2025

Beginning Aug. 1, 2025, the City of Gainesville will begin passing along transaction fees of 2.45% (with a $1 minimum) to customers who pay online by credit or debit card when making certain payments.

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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.

Office of Resiliency

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.

Summer Youth Programs

Summer programs available for kids of all ages from a variety of organizations.

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

Perspectives in the Parks

July 06, 2025

A monthly program features new speakers each month on topics including science, nature, history and art.

Serenity: Art in Meditation Exhibit at the Thomas Center Galleries

July 07, 2025

Friday, June 27 - Saturday, Aug. 30
The exhibition explores how the creation of art is used to promote mind, body and spirit in various forms of meditation.

Eco Buddies

July 09, 2025

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes!

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

July 10, 2025

It's Bilingual Story Time! Interactive fun with stories and songs in English and Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

Free Fridays Concert Series

July 11, 2025

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.

Teen Midnight Basketball

July 11, 2025

The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might otherwise be involved in unsupervised activities.

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‘Securing the Bag’ Summit helps Gainesville families weather the storm

Board of Canvassers opening

Transaction fees to be assessed for payments by debit, credit cards

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Office of Resiliency

Summer Youth Programs

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

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Perspectives in the Parks

Serenity: Art in Meditation Exhibit at the Thomas Center Galleries

Eco Buddies

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

Free Fridays Concert Series

Teen Midnight Basketball

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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