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The 8 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida!

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Fryer’s, Melrose, FL

Just one look at this fried chicken and you’ll know why it’s among the best—it’s simply perfect! Every piece boasts high quality and flavor that chain chicken places just…
Just one look at this fried chicken and you’ll know why it’s among the…

The 9 Best Sports Bars in Florida!

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McHenry’s Pub, Keystone Heights, FL

An Irish pub and sports bar rolled into one, this is the place to be on Football Sundays. With 16 screens, you never have to miss a moment of your favorite team. They also have a delectable food menu…
An Irish pub and sports bar rolled into one, this is the place to be on Football Sundays. With 16…

10 Best Gastropubs in Florida!

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Steamboat Willies Gastro Pub, Palatka, FL

Steamboat Willies Gastro Pub in Palatka is a historic destination for locals and tourists. Enjoy an ice-cold beer and made-from-scratch pub favorites while seeing the charm of this gorgeous riverside…
Steamboat Willies Gastro Pub in Palatka is a historic destination for locals and tourists. Enjoy an…

The 11 Best Public Golf Courses in Florida!

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Blackstone Golf Course, Defuniak Springs, FL

Perfectly embodying the spirit of “Old Florida,” this course is the ideal trifecta of challenge, adventure, and serenity. Guests love coming here because of its natural appeal that even…
Perfectly embodying the spirit of “Old Florida,” this course is the ideal trifecta of…

10 Best Animal Shelters & Pet Rescues in Florida!

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Safe Animal Shelter, Middleburg, FL

At Safe Animal Shelter, they're taking a stance on reducing the number of cats and dogs euthanized in the area. With a mission to create a safe and permanent home for each and every pet, they are…
At Safe Animal Shelter, they're taking a stance on reducing the number of cats and dogs euthanized…

10 Best Places to Pick Blueberries in Florida!

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HNH Blueberry Farm, Palatka, FL

HNH Blueberry Farm is the perfect place to pick your own blueberries and fill your days with fun and sun! Take a trip to the farm and take home crisp blueberries, perfect for baking into delightful…
HNH Blueberry Farm is the perfect place to pick your own blueberries and fill your days with fun…

10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!

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Makin' Tracks Trail Rides, Fort Mc Coy, FL

Makin' Tracks Trail Rides offers family-friendly horseback riding tours! This self-funded equine rescue provides extraordinary opportunities for both horse and rider alike while rescuing and caring…
Makin' Tracks Trail Rides offers family-friendly horseback riding tours! This self-funded equine…

10 Best Margaritas in Florida!

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Las Margaritas, Gainesville, FL

Step outside your comfort zone and visit Las Margarita's in Gainesville's northwest neighborhood for the best margaritas and authentic Mexican food. Adding a twist to your next dinner outing can…
Step outside your comfort zone and visit Las Margarita's in Gainesville's northwest neighborhood…

10 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Florida!

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Coffee Culture, Gainesville, FL

Experience the finest espresso beverages in Gainesville at Coffee Culture! Indulge in fresh pastries and refreshingly cold iced coffees to cool you down, crafted with passion and pride. Sip and savor…
Experience the finest espresso beverages in Gainesville at Coffee Culture! Indulge in fresh…

The 8 Best Bars in Florida!

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Loosey’s Downtown, Gainesville, FL

This Gainesville bar keeps things simple, and to the point. Because of their passion for good beer, homemade food and local art, they provide just that! Loosey’s is a favorite spot for locals…
This Gainesville bar keeps things simple, and to the point. Because of their passion for good beer,…
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10 Best Gastropubs in Florida!

Steamboat Willies Gastro Pub, Palatka, FL

Featured in 10 Best Gastropubs in Florida!
Steamboat Willies Gastro Pub in Palatka is a historic destination for locals and tourists. Enjoy an ice-cold beer and made-from-scratch pub favorites while seeing the charm of this gorgeous riverside… Read More
The 9 Best Sports Bars in Florida!

McHenry’s Pub, Keystone Heights, FL

Featured in The 9 Best Sports Bars in Florida!
An Irish pub and sports bar rolled into one, this is the place to be on Football Sundays. With 16 screens, you never have to miss a moment of your favorite team. They also have a delectable food menu… Read More
10 Best Animal Shelters & Pet Rescues in Florida!

Safe Animal Shelter, Middleburg, FL

Featured in 10 Best Animal Shelters & Pet Rescues in Florida!
At Safe Animal Shelter, they're taking a stance on reducing the number of cats and dogs euthanized in the area. With a mission to create a safe and permanent home for each and every pet, they are… Read More
10 Best Margaritas in Florida!

Las Margaritas, Gainesville, FL

Featured in 10 Best Margaritas in Florida!
Step outside your comfort zone and visit Las Margarita's in Gainesville's northwest neighborhood for the best margaritas and authentic Mexican food. Adding a twist to your next dinner outing can… Read More
10 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Florida!

Coffee Culture, Gainesville, FL

Featured in 10 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Florida!
Experience the finest espresso beverages in Gainesville at Coffee Culture! Indulge in fresh pastries and refreshingly cold iced coffees to cool you down, crafted with passion and pride. Sip and savor… Read More
10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!

Makin' Tracks Trail Rides, Fort Mc Coy, FL

Featured in 10 Best Horseback Riding Services in Florida!
Makin' Tracks Trail Rides offers family-friendly horseback riding tours! This self-funded equine rescue provides extraordinary opportunities for both horse and rider alike while rescuing and caring… Read More
The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Florida!

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Micanopy, FL

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Florida!
This was the state’s first park. There are a lot of trails, including one that is 16-miles long and paved, most of the way. But the real attraction may be that it’s one of the few places… Read More
The 8 Best Bars in Florida!

Loosey’s Downtown, Gainesville, FL

Featured in The 8 Best Bars in Florida!
This Gainesville bar keeps things simple, and to the point. Because of their passion for good beer, homemade food and local art, they provide just that! Loosey’s is a favorite spot for locals… Read More
The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Florida!

Alachua County Farmers Market, Gainesville, FL

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In Gainesville, locals line up with their shopping bags, small bills and their grocery lists and wait for the bell. The ringing bell brings the official opening of the Farmers Market, each and every… Read More
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Events around Grandin, FL
Oct
06

Cloonee

9:00 PM
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, FL
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Oct
14

Gainesville Raceway - Import Face-Off

10:00 AM
Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL
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Oct
27

Smoking Popes, The Methadones and more

4:30 PM
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, FL
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Oct
28

Paint It Black, Gel and more

1:30 PM
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, FL
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Oct
29

Laura Jane Grace, David Dondero and more

7:00 PM
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, FL
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Dec
02

Marauda

7:00 PM
Vivid Music Hall, Gainesville, FL
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Grandin News

USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

March 11, 2023
Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity First Round of Awards Will Spur Competition and Give U.S. Farmers More… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Debunks Book Ban Hoax

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 9, 2023
Click here for a video presentation. To download, click here. ***EXPLICIT CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** TAMPA, FL — On March 8th, Governor Ron DeSantis further set the record… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 7th, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee.… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 17, 2023, to act on these bills. HB 11B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Month of Toll Relief Program Savings

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL— On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Toll Relief Program, signed into law by the Governor in December 2022, concluded its first month of toll relief for… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL —On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Martin Garcia, Bridget Ziegler, Brian Aungst Jr., Michael A. Sasso, and Ron Peri to the Central Florida… Read More

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties Click here to view the… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 14, 2023, to act on this bill. CS/HB 9B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Ending the Corporate Kingdom of Walt Disney World

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 9-B, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, to end self-governing status and special… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West,… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority. Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate… Read More

ICYMI: WA Among The 20 States Announcing Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
February 22, 2023
In case you missed it: On Feb 21st, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green,… Read More

Inflation Hits Valentine’s Day

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 20, 2023
Floridians, On Tuesday, the January Consumer Price Index report was released and it indicated that inflation increased 6.4% annually. With inflation rates like these, people are going to have to do… Read More
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Water Works Environmental Education Center

Water Works Environmental Education Center
1101 Whitewater Drive, Palatka, FL
Mission:The Water Works Environmental Education Center (WWEEC) provides a tranquil place for reflection, a site for community activities, and a pla... Read More

Gainesville Skatepark

Gainesville Skatepark
3500 North East Waldo Road, Gainesville, FL
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Northeast Complex Skatepark

Northeast Complex Skatepark
1100 North East 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Multipurpose Field, Dogs allowed w/ Leash, Skate Park, Northeast Pool Read More

Morningside Nature Center

Morningside Nature Center
3450 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Participants will enjoy the spectacular fall wildflower bloom in the piney woods of Morningside Nature Center during a guided walk.  Read More

Boardz Skateshop and Park

Boardz Skateshop and Park
365 College Drive, Middleburg, FL
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Boulevard, Micanopy, FL
Not just found out west, herds of wild horses and bison roam the prairie in this surprisingly diverse preserve south of Gainesville.Paynes Prairie ... Read More

Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association
5415 SouthWest 13th Street, Gainesville, FL
HistoryEvery organization has a unique story behind its founding, and the Florida Trail Association is no exception. It was incorporated in 1964 to... Read More

Albert 'Ray' Massey Skatepark

Albert 'Ray' Massey Skatepark
1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL
Westside Skate park is located behind Westside Recreation Center on the corner of NW 34th ST and NW 8th Ave. There is no cost for using the Skate p... Read More

Possum Creek Skatepark

Possum Creek Skatepark
4009 NW 53rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL
Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Multipurpose Field, Nature Trail, Unpaved Trail, Board Walk, Picnic Tables, Grills, Pavilion, Play Ground, Dog ... Read More
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