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News

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.

City advances Community F.I.R.S.T. to strengthen neighborhoods

Published on June 27, 2025

Representatives and community groups from Porters Quarters, Phoenix, Greater Duval, Sugar Hill, Pineridge, University Park and Pleasant Street meet with department liaisons to coordinate swift responses to neighborhood needs - everything from traffic issues and street lighting to waste pickup and pedestrian safety. The goal is to replicate that responsiveness in more neighborhoods across the city.

Gainesville’s Emmanuel Garilus makes history at the Apollo Theater

Published on June 26, 2025

Gainesville's own Emmanuel Garilus joined the ranks of Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown and Lauren Hill with a spectacular saxophone performance June 25 that won the 90th season of Amateur Night at the Apollo.

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Community Focus

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

Serenity: Art in Meditation Exhibit at the Thomas Center Galleries

July 01, 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.

Program Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan Community Engagement Meetings

July 01, 2025

Residents, housing and homeless partners, and other stakeholders are invited to join us to help identify community assets, strengths, and gaps; and to determine the best use of funds for community change.

Eco Buddies

July 02, 2025

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

Tom Petty Park Virtual Neighborhood Workshop

July 02, 2025

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Department and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will hold a virtual neighborhood workshop to discuss the improvements at Tom Petty Park.

Free Fridays Concert Series

July 04, 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.

Perspectives in the Parks

July 06, 2025

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

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The Financial and Operating Plan (the city's budget) is approved by the City Commission, and outlines the city's revenues and expenditure allocations for upcoming fiscal years along with the key priorities, areas for remedial action and areas for focus locally.

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City Meetings & Agendas

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

Board of Canvassers opening

City advances Community F.I.R.S.T. to strengthen neighborhoods

Gainesville’s Emmanuel Garilus makes history at the Apollo Theater

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Office of Resiliency

Summer Youth Programs

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Serenity: Art in Meditation Exhibit at the Thomas Center Galleries

Program Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan Community Engagement Meetings

Eco Buddies

Tom Petty Park Virtual Neighborhood Workshop

Free Fridays Concert Series

Perspectives in the Parks

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

Capital Improvement Projects

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

Wild Spaces & Public Places

Explore Gainesville

Find parks, recreational centers, city government offices and facilities.