You will get a copy of the map when you enter the Book House, but here's a copy in case you want to start planning your shopping!

The Sale runs Oct 24-28. Doors open at 9AM on Saturday Oct 24.

Thank you so much for sharing my previous post of my foster kitten Percy. He got a lot of interest and will be going to his forever home today! One of my friends is also fostering a sweet 4 month kitten who was likely dumped who is also looking for her forever home. Mao Mao is friendly, full of energy, and loves to play! She will be getting spayed and vaccinated next week at Operation Catnip. If you're interested in adopting her, please message me, and please share with anyone who might be interested!

I’m looking for a contortion/flexibility training for adults. Not quite a stretch lab but something more intense. If not a particular business , then do you know of anyone who does it on the side maybe in a way that’s not quite found on Google or Instagram but a business that they run separately? I’m a bit desperate as this is something I’ve been dying to do for years.

free show tonight at Vecino’s featuring gainesville’s best noise makers!!!
free canned food drive as well, bring something or take something!
S U P P O R T

My ballot came in the mail no problem.
But the envelope to return it was partially sealed, the glue had stuck halfway.

I was worried if I ripped the paper to put my ballot in, that when it was received they may have thought it was tampered with at some point.
So I called the Supervisor of Elections and got Mike at the Vote By Mail desk.
He said this is common due to the humidity and that I’m not the first to ask.

He then said it’s fine to slice it open to put my ballot in and reseal it with tape or other glue.

I thought others should know!

I’m hoping to hear from women who have given birth in Gainesville, FL, particularly those who have had a C-section.

I’m looking into local hospitals and OB/GYNs and would love to hear about your personal experiences, both positive and negative.
I’m especially interested in hearing about:

Which hospital did you deliver at, and how was your overall experience?

Who was your OB/GYN, and would you recommend them?

If you had a planned or emergency C-section, which doctor performed it?

Is there anything you wish you had known beforehand or would have done differently?

I’m particularly interested in doctors who have extensive experience performing C-sections.

I know everyone’s experience is different, but I’d really appreciate honest feedback and recommendations from local moms!
Thank you in advance! 💛

Imagine this: you're you, it's the middle of the week, and you'd like something different/off the beaten path for dinner for just yourself - leaning towards eating out and not just takeout.

Top recommendations? Let's hear em!

What are the sweetest love stories you’ve heard that took place here in Gainesville? I’m currently recovering from a massive heartbreak. In my current stage of healing I really want to feel inspired to be in love again. I want some positive stories if that’s ok.

Hey everyone! I believe I dropped my key fob last night or the other day & I can’t find it anywhere I was in the clubhouse or leaving. Has anyone happen to see it?

I’m looking for a caring local vet who is willing to customize a care plan based on my pup's specific lifestyle.

My puppy will be an only pet, won't go to dog parks, and won't have close physical contact with outside people or dogs.

Because of this low-risk lifestyle, I want a vet who is completely supportive of titer testing after the initial puppy series, rather than a hard annual vaccine push.

Please let me know if you have a great, respectful veterinarian in the Gainesville FL area who respects an owner's choice to avoid unnecessary vaccines. Willing to travel a reasonable distance too.

I’m not interested in negative comments, scroll if not adding anything useful.

Captured this photo on my drive in to work this morning(tree had caught fire). My wife and I moved here about 4 months ago, and while we like the city and how green it is, it seems like a safety hazard to have branches growing through power lines all haphazardly. We've also experienced at least half dozen power outages since moving here, something that I suspect is related to how interwoven the branches and power lines are. GRU seems to typically get the power back up within a few hours, but still. Is this intentionally left by the city or is the local government just unable to keep up with it?

Edit: I don't want this to come across as overly critical of the local public works or the city. I understand that there are a LOT of trees here, and trimming them is a time consuming and potentially dangerous task. I have just never seen the amount of overgrowth I've seen here

Looking for paint less dent repair, mobile preferred. Any recommendations in the Gainesville area?

Attention punks! We want in on the FESTivities this weekend 🤘

We’ll be tabling on Friday with lots of FREE goodies. Bring things to share, and take supplies to get you through the weekend!

Gainesville’s East Side is scheduled to get a new transfer station in late 2027 that will feature three covered canopies that can accommodate six buses, in addition to a 5,210-square-foot facility with a public community room and a staff training room.
 
The RTS Eastside Transfer Station will be built at the Eastside Health and Economic Development Initiative (EHEDI) site off Hawthorne Road. The station will serve as a major connection point for bus routes between east and west Gainesville and reflects the city’s commitment to public transit and economic development.

How much will this help Gainesville’s transportation issues?

Here is a link to the city’s announcement for a ground breaking ceremony on Friday: https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Eastside-Transfer-Station-Groundbreaking

Does anyone know a decent, honest mechanic in the area? Someone reasonably priced who won’t try to overcharge me or recommend unnecessary repairs. I’d appreciate any recommendations based on personal experience. Thank you!

The Free Shelf at The Repurpose Project has been restocked with pantry-stable foods and electrolyte powder (courtesy of LMNT)

We also stocked the bathroom with free Narcan and condoms!

Stop by the store during their open hours to shop The Free Shelf and bathroom selection.

We’re doing lots of behind the scenes work on the business end of things this week to prepare to ask for our dream building. Have you signed our petition yet?

🎸 JUST ANNOUNCED – The Wood Brothers at Heartwood Soundstage

📅 February 10, 2027

📍 Heartwood Soundstage

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of soulful folk, roots, and Americana as The Wood Brothers bring their one-of-a-kind sound to the Heartwood stage! 🌿🎶 Dubbed “masters of soulful folk,” this acclaimed trio blends heartfelt songwriting, masterful musicianship, and infectious grooves into a sound that’s entirely their own. ✨🎸

🌿 Outdoor show! Lawn chairs permitted as space allows.

🎉 All ages! Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

🚪 Doors: 6:00 PM 🎶 Show: 7:00 PM

🌎 $1 from every ticket will support The Nature Trust of British Columbia in protecting precious wetlands and conserving important natural habitats. 💚

🎟️ Local presale Thursday 10/22 at 10AM General Onsale Friday 10/23 at 10AM

Ticket info: https://app.opendate.io/e/the-wood-brothers-february-10-2027-758703#tickets

I'm about to take delivery of an EV and was wondering where do people who live in apartments charge their EVs. Not having the option to charge at home is surely inconvenient but I think it should be manageable with public charging since I don't drive that much. Can some recommend any free/cheap public charging in the city?

Since the Gators game is in Georgia on Saturday (10/31) should we expect trick or treating to be normal or less people since it's also a Saturday night

Who’s doing flash this season? Any reccs?