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​Alachua County hosted a community input session Jan. 25 at the Waldo City Square in hopes of addressing underlying concerns of future development projects. The meeting was a part of the county’s Forward Focus plan, an initiative aiming to 'boost economic opportunities and address community needs in the eastern part of the county' over the next three years, according to the county website

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​The Alachua County Commission will conduct its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The meeting is in the Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor of the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE 1st St., Gainesville). The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m.

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​What was once an eyesore is now being developed into an area for the World Masters Games and a community park, with Alachua County commissioners investing $3.8 million into the project.

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​The debt, which totals $1,386 for each of Archer’s 1,154 residents, comes from failing to pay income taxes, misusing Wild Places Public Spaces money and taking out loans to support the city’s wastewater facility.

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​Do you have a passion for nature, the outdoors, and making a positive impact in your community? Friends of Cuscowilla (FOC) is looking for dedicated individuals to join its Board of Directors and help support the incredible work happening at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center.

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​Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, is launching a pilot program to empower the local hospitality and tourism workforce with essential guest service skills. This initiative provides complimentary access to the prestigious Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) certification, a globally recognized credential through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI).

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​To help support the Matheson History Museum, Alachua County has designated them as the official Alachua County Discover 200 Bicentennial merchandise retailer.

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​Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County.

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​The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved amendments to its parks and open space master plan on Tuesday, including prioritizing West End and a community park near Hawthorne.

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​The trimming is being done to improve visibility, travelway clearance, and to open up the right of way for other maintenance operations, including mowing and resurfacing. Well-maintained and mowed shoulders make it safer to pull off the road in an emergency.

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