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Mar7 2025
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Forward Focus Initiative community input session on tap

Mainstreet Daily News(View Press Release)

​“The feedback we’ve received so far has been incredibly valuable,” Missy Daniels, assistant county manager, said in a press release. “We’re learning so much about the priorities and concerns of residents in Eastern Alachua County, and we encourage everyone to participate in these important conversations.” 

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Mar7 2025
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Alachua County officials launch “Routes to Roots” Campaign to offset travel carbon footprint, plant trees

WCJB TV20 News(View Press Release)

​Officials in Alachua County have partnered with the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Parks and Open Space division to launch the “Routes to Roots” campaign. This sustainability initiative aims to offset the carbon footprint associated with travel by planting trees.

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Mar7 2025
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March 11 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting

Alachua Chronicle(View Press Release)

​The Alachua County Commission will conduct its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 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. The evening portion of the meeting is canceled.

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Mar7 2025
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Alachua County Arts Coalition announces Fourth Annual Artists Conference

Alachua Chronicle(View Press Release)

​The Alachua County Arts Council is pleased to announce the fourth annual Artists Conference on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Extension Auditorium (22712 W Newberry Rd, Newberry). The conference features a record 11 presentations on various topics of interest to local artists. Those interested in attending this free conference should complete and return a 2025 Artists Conference Registration Form by April 18, 2025. 

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Mar7 2025
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Alachua County launches Routes to Roots campaign to offset carbon footprint through tree planting

Alachua Chronicle(View Press Release)

​Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, in collaboration with the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and Parks and Open Space, has launched the “Routes to Roots” campaign, a sustainability initiative to offset travel’s carbon footprint by planting trees. The campaign invites visitors, residents, and businesses to contribute to tree-planting efforts, enhancing the local environment while supporting carbon sequestration.

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Mar6 2025
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Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County’s community input session in Monteocha

Alachua Chronicle(View Press Release)

​"The feedback we’ve received so far has been incredibly valuable,” said Assistant County Manager and Forward Focus Team Lead Missy Daniels. “We’re learning so much about the priorities and concerns of residents in Eastern Alachua County, and we encourage everyone to participate in these important conversations.” 

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Mar4 2025
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‘The Other Book: Black History in Alachua County’ lecture series

Alachua Chronicle(View Press Release)

​“This lecture series is an extremely valuable addition to the study of African-American history,” said Alachua County Executive Liaison for Public Safety and Community Relations Carl Smart. “You don’t want to miss it.”

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