Hungry For Mexican Food? Just Head To Gainesville’s La Tienda Latina Restaurant

Natural North Florida has no shortage of Mexican restaurants.  That’s likely due to our growing and industrious Latin population.  After all, many of us speak Spanish as a second language and Florida’s geographic location has made us the focus, and possibly the ‘capital’ of Latin America.  While there are plenty of upscale sit-down Tex-Mex eateries …

Fanfares & Fireworks at UF’s Flavet Field in Gainesville, July 3, 2016

Join the crowd on the University of Florida campus for the annual Fanfares & Fireworks.  The music begins at 7PM on Flavet Field and the fireworks usually start just after dusk at about 9:40. The event is sponsored by the City of Gainesville, WUFT, and the Florida Credit Union. Music will be performed by: Bears …

Visit Gainesville’s Sweetwater Wetlands Park For a Close-up Look at Natural North Florida

It’s June, and it’s the perfect time to visit and hike (no bikes or horses allowed!) Gainesville’s newest  park, Sweetwater Wetlands Park. Here’s a blurb from the park’s website that does a pretty good job of describing the awesome place: “Sweetwater Wetlands Park is not only a place to connect with nature, it’s a way …

Day Trip Idea: Florida’s Citrus History at Gainesville’s Matheson History Museum, Through 8/26/16

Although our Natural North Florida region is no longer an important player in Florida’s citrus industry, there’s still lots of history and images to remind us how valuable “liquid gold” was to the area in past decades.  As “cooler” weather crept northward, freezes killed many commercial groves, and only a few remain, mostly near lakes …

Gainesville’s Downtown Farmers’ Reopens at Bo Diddley Plaza, March 2016

It’s been a while since Gainesville’s Downtown Farmers’ Market was at Bo Diddley Community Plaza, 117 East University Avenue.  While the Plaza was being renovated, the market moved to an alternate site, a bit further from the center of the city.  But, now it’s reopened and Wednesday afternoons (4-7PM) it’s the hub of downtown food, …

9th Annual Winter Fine Arts Fair, March 4-6, Town of Tioga, Alachua County

The 2016 event kicks off Friday, March 4 at 5PM with dance, music  and over 120 exhibiting artists.  Expect to see paintings, sculpture and all forms of fine art.  There will also be a Kids’ Zone, with activities for the younger set.  The show is open 10AM to 5PM on Saturday and Sunday.  Admission is …

“Let’s Speak Fish” With Capt. Danny Allen, Swamp Head Brewery, Gainesville, 3/9/16

This should be an interesting program, featuring Capt. Danny Allen (Southern Salt Charters), veteran Cedar Key guide.  It’s presented by (and at) Swamp Head Brewery. A very special guest will be Capt. Leiza Fitzgerald, CCA-Florida STAR Tournament Director.  Expect to learn about the CCA, the STAR Tournament, and especially about fishing for redfish on Florida’s …

Bo Diddley Plaza to Reopen February 25, 2016 in Gainesville

Charles Bradley will reopen the Bo Diddley Plaza with a free concert on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 from 6 to 10 p.m. The concert is part of the frank 2016 Community Street Fair. The public event will also feature live art by 352Creates, performances by local bands and a variety of food trucks and craft-brews. …

“Long Road To Freedom: The Florida Black Heritage Trail” Exhibit, Gainesville, 2/7 – 3/18/16

​Long Road to Freedom: The Florida Black Heritage Trail February 9 – March 18, 2016 – FREE ​ This original exhibition and related programs examine the hidden histories of sites on the Florida Black Heritage Trail in and around Alachua County, ranging from Union Academy to Rosewood. Gallery Talk Sunday, February 21, 2016 2:30 pm FREE Please …

2016 Hoggetowne Mediaeval Faire–Two Fun Weekends in Gainesville

If you (or your kids or grand kids) enjoy jousting, sword fighting, watching fire-eaters, or jugglers, a trip to Gainesville’s 30th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, at the Alachua County Fairgrounds, is in order.  The Fairgrounds is located at 3100 NE 39th Avenue, adjacent to Gainesville Regional Airport. On Saturdays and Sundays, the hours are 10AM-6PM.  …