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Planning underway for third annual A Very GNV Holiday Parade

Published on June 20, 2025

Planning is in full swing for the third annual A Very GNV Holiday Parade, set for Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. The popular event once again will bring music, color and celebration to downtown Gainesville beginning at noon, followed by a holiday dance party, tree lighting at the Thomas Center and carriage rides through the Duckpond neighborhood.

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Gainesville celebrates renovations to Duval Nature Park

Published on June 20, 2025

City leaders and area neighbors gathered at Duval Nature Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 20 to mark the completion of renovations that began in early March. Created around the sight of a stormwater management facility in 2010, the park features several new improvements while maintaining its original environmental purpose to keep local neighborhoods safe from flooding.

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2025 Community Excellence Awards presented to outstanding contributors

Published on March 31, 2025

At a recent ceremony, the City of Gainesville recognized area individuals for outstanding contributions to Gainesville’s quality of life with the presentation of the 2025 Community Excellence Awards.

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Cancelled: March 13 Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center

Published on March 13, 2025

Update: Conditions are not favorable and the prescribed burn is cancelled for today (March 13), at Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. beginning at 11 a.m. and ending before 5 p.m.

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City hosts Summer Blitz to connect youth with enrichment programs

Published on February 18, 2025

The City of Gainesville is excited to announce Summer Blitz 2025, the second annual resource fair designed to help local youth and their families explore summer camps and enrichment programs. The event is free and open to the public.

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Ironwood Golf Course repair and reconstruction update

Published on January 30, 2025

Course enhancements and clubhouse repairs are underway; new golf carts are on the way.

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Call to artists for Serenity exhibition at Thomas Center due Feb. 7

Published on January 09, 2025

The Historic Thomas Center Galleries is seeking artists for the summer exhibition: Serenity – Art in Meditation. The exhibition features original artwork and explores how the creation of art is used to promote mind, body and spirit in various forms of meditation.

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Update on parks and recreation facilities after Hurricane Debby

Published on August 06, 2024

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) is addressing storm damage at a number of properties across the city. Some active parks, trails and nature parks will remain closed for cleanup over the next few days.

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New episode of GNV On The Move airs Saturday, now carried on WUFT-TV

Published on August 02, 2024

A new episode of GNV On The Move, the City of Gainesville’s monthly television program, airs tomorrow, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 12. Beginning this month, WUFT-TV will broadcast the program at 5:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month.

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Gainesville celebrates the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park

Published on July 25, 2024

With community leaders and neighbors in attendance, the City of Gainesville marked the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Six months in the making, park construction began in January and was completed in time for summer strolls around the park.

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