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Sperling's Best Places Ranks Gainesville Among Top Ten Cities in the USA for Outdoor Activities
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A mecca for runners, Gainesville boasts a tradition of trails for running. It has more runners per capita than almost any other city in the U.S. This is the city where Dr. Cade brewed the first batch of Gatorade and the site of Gatornational drag races each spring. But runners and cyclists aren't the only outdoor enthusiasts who love Gainesville. Residents also enjoy... Read more... |
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National Arbor Day Foundation Names Gainesville as "Tree City"
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For the 22nd year in a row, the City of Gainesville has been honored as a “Tree City” by the National Arbor Day Foundation . To qualify for Tree City USA, a town or city must meet four standards established by The National Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. Read more... |
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Washington Post Article Calls Gainesville "No Swamp Thing"
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The City of Gainesville received a nice tourist destination review in the "Unbeaten Path" section of Washington Post. Read more... |
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City of Gainesville Selected As a Growth Management Pilot Community
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On October 19th, the City of Gainesville was selected by the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to serve as one of the eight pilot communities for the annual Capital Improvements Element (CIE) update, a key component of the 2005 growth management legislation signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush last June. All eight CIE pilot communities are state leaders in innovative capital facilities planning.
As a pilot community, the City of Gainesville will help the State document its current best practices. The models developed by the pilot communities will be used by local officials across the state to help expedite implementation of Florida’s new growth laws. Read more... |
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Gainesville named most technologically advanced city in Florida
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Popular Science Magazine ranks Gainesville the most technologically advanced city in Florida; 30th in the nation. Read more... |
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City Commission Seeks Participants for Legislative Invocation Tradition
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The City of Gainesville wishes to invite representatives who reflect the diversity of faiths within our community to offer invocations at City Commission meetings. Read more... 31KB |
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Gainesville’s Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Wins Red Baron Media Awards
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Gainesville--The Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA) has selected the City of Gainesville’s Department of Cultural Affairs to receive two 1st Place media awards for its annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. The Faire received awards for Best Promotional Poster and Best Event Photograph. Read more... 27KB |
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Information on the Proposed City False Fire Alarm Ordinance
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The City Of Gainesville is in the process of implementing a false fire alarm ordinance with an effective date of July 1, 2005. Read more... 980KB |
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Pay on Foot, Not from Your Car
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As a patron of the City-owned Downtown Parking Garage, you must pay before you get back in your car to leave. The pay on foot stations accept cash, coins and credit cards (VISA & MC). Read more... 13KB |
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FEMA
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Disaster assistance is available now. You may be eligible for federal and state disaster aid. Read more... 73KB |
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