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Gainesville and Alachua County Information
Gainesville, Florida is recognized as one of the nation's most livable, ecologically beautiful and technologically
advanced cities (named Florida Tree City of the Year in 1997). As the county seat of Alachua County, Gainesville FL
serves as the commercial hub for the North Central Florida area that is especially noted for the excellence of its
medical and educational institutions. Gainesville is only 60-90 minutes from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of
Mexico beaches, and the area enjoys beautiful sunshine and moderate temperatures year-round. Residents may enjoy a
busy schedule of outstanding community events and festivals which draw participants from around the state and occasionally
the world.
University of Florida
Gainesville is best known as the home of the University of Florida (UF), important in education, medicine, cultural arts,
and sports in the area. Alachua County is surrounded by many natural wonders, including rivers, lakes and the crystal springs
for which it is famous. Outdoor enthusiasts have +/- 40 nature parks within 50 miles of Gainesville to picnic, boat,
swim, dive, hike, camp, bike, hunt or fish.
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There is so much going on around Gainesville, FL and Alachua County. We use video and photos to record different events and locations for you here. We're constantly adding to it and updating it so you might want to subscribe to get regular updates.
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A long, long time ago there was a big cave, and the ceiling fell in. The Devil’s Millhopper is one of those things you just need to experience to believe, and it’s something that you need to do at least once when you are living in Gainesville. From the State Park Website: “Bowl-shaped cavity 120 [...]
March 12th, 2012 by Kathleen Seide
Billed as the “Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America” the City of Alachua is putting on a full day of fun on the 4th of July. Directions
June 28th, 2011 by Kathleen Seide
 North Florida is sprinked with crystal clear springs and rivers. They are one of the hidden treasures of this area. Plan to spend an afternoon on the river or at the springs if you are in Gainesville, Alachua, or even Gilchrist & Columbia County. Ichetucknee River This is a video of a recent kayak trip [...]
September 4th, 2010 by Kathleen Seide
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