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Gainesville
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders are working on the Historic Heritage Trail to honor the legacy of Gainesville’s Black neighborhoods on Fifth Avenue and Pleasant Street. The project will add markers—showing wins in business, medicine, arts, education and spirituality—to preserve the past as the area changes. The Gainesville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of Lincoln High alumni and community members gathered Saturday at Lincoln Middle School to unveil a memorial wall that engraves 2,869 names of graduates from 1920 to 1970 — 15 years in the making — honoring Gainesville’s first all-black school and its legacy. Mainstreet Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission warns that property owners have until April 15 to remove bats from attics, barns or sheds since after that date it becomes illegal to use exclusion devices during mating season, which runs from April 16 to August 14. Homeowners should inspect for bat entry points plus seal them properly to keep bats out. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night at Bridgestone Arena, the No. 4 Gators beat the No. 21 Missouri Tigers 95-81—Walter Clayton Jr scored 18 points while Will Richard and Alijah Martin added 17 each, and the team will face No. 5 Alabama in the semifinals on Saturday. WRUF
- ➤ Florida softball is hosting Texas this weekend in an SEC home series as the Gators aim to prove their strength against a top team. Game two starts at 5 p.m. Saturday (the series finale is set for 7 p.m. Monday). GatorSports
- ➤ Florida's No. 4 men's basketball team advanced to the SEC Championship by rallying to beat No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in Nashville on Saturday—overcoming an early deficit with a strong second-half surge. The Gators will face Tennessee today at 1 p.m. in a neutral game—battling for a spot in the tournament final. The Independent Florida Alligator
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Texas Longhorns vs. Florida Gators Softball Game
The Texas Longhorns will face off against the Florida Gators in a college softball matchup at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
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Jacksonville Dolphins at Florida Gators Baseball
This event features a baseball game between the Jacksonville University Dolphins and the Florida Gators at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL.
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Story Time at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
A monthly event where children can enjoy stories in a beautiful outdoor setting in front of the zoo, followed by an opportunity to explore the zoo.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators Baseball Match
Watch the Florida Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs in a college baseball match at the Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL.
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Florida Gators Baseball vs. Georgia Bulldogs
The Florida Gators face off against the Georgia Bulldogs in the final game of their weekend series at Condron Ballpark.
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Live Performance by Josh Meloy
Country music singer/songwriter Josh Meloy will perform live, showcasing his storytelling abilities and heartfelt songs.
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Tech Happy Hours
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Bull — Free entry — Network and collaborate with the local tech community in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Shut Up & Write!® Gainesville
11 AM – 1 PM — Maude's Cafe — Free entry — Empower writing by joining a supportive community for uninterrupted creative time.
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Open House at 8049 SW 80th Lane, Gainesville
Explore a beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the Longleaf Village community featuring modern amenities and energy-efficient features.
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Gainesville Business and Real Estate Networking Mixer
5:30-7:30 p.m. | Depot Village | Free entry | Connect with local business and real estate professionals over insightful discussions.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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