One day, some years ago, I was cycling across Paynes Prairie, on U.S. 441, and suddenly found myself face down…
GNV’s newest one-way pair streets are a win for people, not cars
Recently I posted a blog about GNV’s one-way pair street designs on NW 17th and 18th streets just north of…
GNV’s much abused downtown ‘jewel’
There’s good news to report about Gainesville’s ‘downtown jewel,” Sweetwater Branch Park. The City has erected a sign with colorful,…
Both sides (of University Ave) now
On Wednesday I climbed off my bicycle at the corner of University Avenue and NW 17th Street. And I had…
What’s a ‘Flagship University’ for anyway?
Writers and editors at the Miami Herald were clutching their pearls upon learning that Florida’s firebrand State Attorney James Uthmeier…
Choice Floriduh cuts
Going with the dogs I can’t believe this, but once more I must rise in support of Florida’s irascible U.S.…
My half-century GNV Sun excellent adventure
Did I ever tell you how I got my first Gainesville Sun byline? I reported bright and early on a…
Rob Oglesby: Newspaperman, mentor, Rotarian and a ‘good human being’
I wrote this piece about the passing of my old friend and mentor Rob Oglesby for The Gainesville Sun. I…
Linda Crider: Paddling among the ghosts of a river past
Today’s guest column is by Linda Crider, singer, songwriter, Palatka resident and former executive director of Bike Florida. Ocklawaha paddle:…
Small favors, small men and America In Full
Watching Bad Bunny’s extraordinary tribute to America In Full on Sunday night, I could only thank goodness for small favors.…
