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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe College hosted an event where students met two miniature therapy horses — Magic and Circus — who have traveled the world to help children cope with hardships. The event was organized by the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses non-profit, which has brought these horses for 27 years. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At their March 25 meeting, the Alachua County Commission renamed two motels purchased for a permanent supportive housing project—Budget Inn is now called Tumblin Creekside and Scottish Inn is now known as Forest View. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of September. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Attorneys for the school board requested an appeal from the State Board of Education to overturn the charter school conversion of Newberry Elementary—arguing that a rushed process and a split vote among teachers made the conversion unfair. WCJB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UF Health doctors stressed that early detection saves lives during colon cancer month & they urged everyone to take proactive steps to protect themselves. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UF men’s basketball will face Maryland in San Francisco — Gator fans from Gainesville are flying to support the team — and they hope the win sends UF to the final four. WCJB
- ➤ The Florida Gators Track and Field team will open its outdoor season today at the FSU Relays in Tallahassee—facing teams like Georgia Tech, FSU, Syracuse and Auburn in a two-day meet. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators men's tennis has 11 wins and 7 losses overall and 6 wins and 3 losses in SEC play, and it is the No. 5 seed in the conference. The team will travel—today to face LSU—to build on a three-game win streak and is ranked No.29 in the ITA. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators make their 11th Sweet 16 appearance today as they face Maryland at 7:39 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco — the game airs on TBS/TruTV and streams on Sling. GatorSports
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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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Lily Rose Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience a rising star of country music with her viral hits and energetic performance.
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Gators Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Condron Family Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling baseball showdown between the Gators and Commodores in Gainesville.
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Free to Fly 5K Trail Run
12 PM — Hickory Forest — Free entry — Participate in a community-focused trail run for all ages and skill levels.
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Big: Culture and Arts Festival 2025
8:00 PM – 12:30 AM — Loosey's Downtown Gainesville — $45 — Experience a circus-themed celebration of music, art, and community with activities for all ages.
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Gainesville Street Rods Cruise In
5:30-8:00 p.m. — Publix Super Market at Springhill Commons — Register your car for a chance to win prizes while enjoying DJ music and a fun family atmosphere.
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Third Annual Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival with Lola Haskins
1-3 p.m. — Alachua County Library District — Free entry — Experience an engaging poetry reading and creative writing workshop led by acclaimed poet Lola Haskins.
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