Not to make anybody feel uncomfortable or anything. But this is Black History Month, and Gainesville and the University of … More
Author: FreeGNV
Another traffic death
A spray of dead flowers propped on a concrete pole was a sad reminder that something terrible had happened at … More
Potatoes, pines and dark waters
On a cold clear January day, Walt Barry and I decamped from Anastasia State Park and took ourselves and our … More
Returning to the scene of the sinkhole
A review of “Return To Sunset Village,” Currently playing at the Gainesville Community Playhouse. Sinatra: Love is lovelier the second … More
Dereliction of duty.
Gainesville adopted its first speed limit in 1882 – 10 mph – to crack down on fast horses and daring … More
It’s gonna be epic
Well, if nothing else, this year’s campaign for Gainesville mayor promises to be entertaining if perhaps not altogether, um civil. … More
Potatoes, pine trees and dark waters
On a recent chilly January day, Walt Barry and I decamped from Anastasia State Park and took ourselves and our … More
Let’s make 8th Avenue a complete street
A spray of dead flowers propped on a concrete pole was a sad reminder that something terrible had happened at … More
My 12-mile St. Augustine meander
Every year at this time I venture out for a three day Florida Winter Camping Excursion. Just me and 10 … More
When you absolutely need to laugh
Morals tomorrow Comedy tonight! Stephen Sondheim Will a sunset couple fall out of love before the earth beneath their feet … More
