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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Last weekend, the Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival at the Northwest Campus at 3000 N.W. 83rd Street offered free art, music, and family activities. The event introduced its first Artist in Residence—street artist Birdcap—and showcased local performances and behind-the-scenes artist talks. Alachua County Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marjorie K Rawlings Elementary will end its year-round schedule next year after the Alachua County School Board voted 3 to 2 on Tuesday night, and community opinions remain split about the change & its effects on academics and family routines. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Princeton guard Xaivian Lee verbally committed to join the Florida Gators after weighing offers from Kansas and St. John’s. He will file paperwork to make his promise official while he averaged nearly 17 points per game as a junior. WCJB
- ➤ Bobby Boser hit three solo home runs for Florida during its 14-4 win over Stetson at Condron Family Ballpark, becoming the first Florida player to accomplish this since Jac Caglianone on Feb. 26, 2023—he now leads the team with 14 homers and 42 RBIs this season. GatorSports
- ➤ The Florida Gators won a national championship without a top-100 high school recruit — marking the first modern-era title for a team built on overlooked transfers and lower-ranked recruits including standout Walter Clayton Jr., who led the charge under head coach Todd Golden. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Gators Track and Field will return home for the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational — the final home meet of the season — on Friday and Saturday as they prepare for the SEC Outdoor Championships in May. They will compete against teams including Tennessee, LSU and Alabama. WRUF
- ➤ The Gainesville High Hurricanes beat the visiting Columbia Tigers 2-1 on April 16th when they won in the final play to avenge their earlier 10-inning loss; pitcher McKenna O’Sullivan went the distance while key hits from Lauryn Lee and Lana Renicks helped secure a six-game homestand. WRUF
- ➤ On April 15, the Santa Fe College Saints softball team won both games of a doubleheader against the St. Petersburg College Titans—winning 10–2 in the first game and 12–2 in the second. The win brought the Saints to five wins in their last six games and extended the Titans' losing streak to 11. WRUF
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A Kingdom Social Lounge Experience
7-10 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience a serene gathering for the faith-based community to connect and share fellowship.
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Alachua County Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Alachua County Farmers' Market — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and artisanal goods from nearby farmers.
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Easter Brunch Celebration
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Sweetwater Branch Inn Lodging & Events — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy a delightful morning filled with delicious food, good company, and Easter cheer.
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Pretty Woman The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fresh take on the classic romance with a modern, empowered Vivian and a dynamic score by Bryan Adams.
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South Florida Bulls vs. Florida Gators Softball
6-10 p.m. — Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the local teams in a spirited softball showdown.
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Artwalk Gainesville
11 PM – 2 AM — Downtown Gainesville — Free entry — Explore local galleries and artist studios on a self-guided art tour.
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Tyler's Hope Cajun Crawfish Boil
2-6 p.m. — Momentum Labs — Ticket required — Enjoy a delicious Cajun crawfish boil, live music, and fun outdoor activities to benefit Dystonia Awareness.
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24th Annual Equal Access Clinic 5K Race
9:00 – 11:30 AM — Southwest Recreation Center — Registration fee applies — Run for a cause to support the local free clinic and its services.
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Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners
8 PM — Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of college football live in Gainesville.
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Gainesville Kitchen & Bath Grand Opening
5-7 p.m. — Gainesville Kitchen & Bath — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening of a family-owned local business in Gainesville's vibrant community.
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