City Commission approves Streatery Improvement Grant program Published on August 13, 2026 The Gainesville City Commission’s General Policy Committee has approved a new $500,000 grant program to help businesses and property owners in the program area make improvements that complement the city’s redevelopment of The Streatery in downtown Gainesville. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA, Media Releases
Depot Park celebrates decade as Gainesville’s signature park Published on July 28, 2026 Gainesville invites the community to the 10th anniversary celebration of Depot Park, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, August 1, with an evening of family-friendly entertainment, music and activities. The event is free and open to the public. The main parking lot will be reserved for ADA-accessible parking only. Additional parking is available in the overflow lot. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA, Media Releases, PRCA
Gainesville breaks ground on new Fire Station #3 Published on July 22, 2026 The 16,773-sq.ft. facility is being built near the corner of NE Eighth Ave. and Waldo Rd, just west of the existing station. Once completed in late 2027, the new facility will replace the current station with infrastructure that supports today's emergency response operations. It is one component of the NE Eighth Avenue/Waldo Road revitalization project. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Media Releases, Wild Spaces Public Places
City groundbreakings mark investment in public safety facilities Published on July 20, 2026 City of Gainesville leaders invite area neighbors to the groundbreaking ceremonies this month of the new Fire Station #3 and the Southwest Public Safety Center, two public safety projects designed to strengthen fire and emergency response services across the city. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, GCRA, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Media Releases, Wild Spaces Public Places
Gainesville City Commission to review Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal Published on July 15, 2026 Commissioners will review the scenarios provided, all with varying configurations of spending cuts and revenue options. The proposal recommended by the interim city manager does not include an increase to the city’s 6.7297 property tax millage rate but does suggest a higher fire assessment, departmental reductions of $1.4M, and utilizing $1.2M of excess fund balance within the Fleet Fund. Tagged as: , Announcements, Budget, Business & Economy, Media Releases
The Streatery construction hits major milestone Published on June 18, 2026 Construction of The Streatery in downtown Gainesville has reached a significant milestone, with brick paver installation now underway. The project, approved by the Gainesville City Commission in March, will transform SW 1st Avenue, between South Main and SW 2nd Streets, into a curbless, pedestrian-oriented corridor for activities and events. Completion is expected in October. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, GCRA, Media Releases
City of Gainesville honors local historic preservation champions Published on June 03, 2026 Restoration projects on two of Gainesville’s oldest homes, built in the 1850s, were recognized during the recent City of Gainesville Historic Preservation Awards ceremony, which also honored efforts to preserve land of historical significance and protect cultural heritage. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Environment, Media Releases
City of Gainesville seeks contractors, lenders for resource fairs Published on April 14, 2026 The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area is seeking licensed contractors and area lenders to participate in upcoming resources fairs. The events are designed to connect them with property owners who are eligible to apply for funding through the 8th Avenue & Waldo Economic Development Incentive Program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, GCRA, Media Releases
Construction starts on The Streatery downtown Published on April 13, 2026 Road repair and renovations to The Streatery are underway. Construction is expected to last through October to transform the designated downtown corridor into a curbless, pedestrian-only street for hosting art and music festivals, farmers markets and other events. Crews are fencing off areas in two phases as they replace underground electrical, water and stormwater infrastructure. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, GCRA, Media Releases
Downtown market series returns to The Streatery beginning Friday Published on March 04, 2026 Vendors return to The Streatery in Downtown Gainesville for the Spring Market Series. Beginning this Friday, March 6, merchants, music and art will line SW First Avenue downtown from 4-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. Sundays. The series runs each weekend through April 5, concluding with Big: Culture & Arts Festival, April 10-12, at The Streatery. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, GCRA, Media Releases