Back when GNV was a railroad town Sweetwater Branch, which ran through the middle of downtown, was something to brag … More
Category: I love Gainesville
Posts related to my lifelong love affair with Gainesville
A walk along the Sweetwater
Sweetwater Branch Creek is Gainesville’s most disrespected waterway. Running through the heart of GNV, the creek has, over the years, … More
The substance in our shadows
While we’re on the subject of Black History Month, here’s another must-see GNV exhibit: “Shadow to Substance.” It’s currently on … More
Something happened here
Not to make anybody feel uncomfortable or anything. But this is Black History Month, and Gainesville and the University of … 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
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
Tallahassee tampering
Since we’re likely to be talking again in 2022 about whether Gainesville needs a strong(ish) mayor, it is wise to … More
Built to last
The old post office just vacated began serving Gainesville in 1911. It has been, and is, a very imposing building. … More
One night in Depot Park
It was a night to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new. We began to gather together … More
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