Throwing it out there that I think there could be a huge opportunity if these breweries were to can non alcoholic beer. I’m buying athletic brewing all the time, but I’d love to support local. If I saw a N/A big nose can at the grocery store, I’d be stoked.

That’s it, that’s my million dollar idea. Please take it and run.

I am trying to identify the major concerns residents of Alachua County have about voting. I have seen people online mention that there are cases of voter suppression. I am new to the area, so I am unaware of the political climate. I am now a registered voter within the county and am interested in what would be beneficial to know before the upcoming elections.

Hi,
I am a 30F who just located to the area. I have been looking online for jobs; applied to many with no luck yet so I figured why not make a post on here :-)

I have 10 plus years of customer service experience.
I have experience in restaurants, front and back of house; experience as ER registrar; experience as a secretary/payroll clerk at an accounting firm; and most recently, cook experience.

I want to find a job that is enjoyable and rewarding.
I truly am open to just about anything. I am always down to learn new things; but, I’m also okay with sticking to what I know.
I am really interested in cooking as I want to learn as much as I can with that because I would like to own my own food truck one day.
I’m also really into cleaning/organization. I would like to start my own cleaning / closet organizer business soon.
I’m also into health and wellness.
I love animals.
I love learning new things though so I’m Trying to be the best that I can be and figuring out myself and my interests.

If anyone can steer me in the right direction, or if you have any pointers, that’d be great!
If you want to you can private message me with questions or with any info about jobs.
I’m so excited to be here and to see what the future holds for me!

God bless x

Hi all!

Are there any classes for adults wanting to learn mandarin that aren’t through the university? I only found one and it seems to be for children only- anything local other than hiring a private tutor?
Thank you.

Are there any groups or protests organized in regards to the destruction of Graham Woods?

https://www.alligator.org/article/2026/07/graham-woods-destruction-unhousing-cats?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

I was a student when UF tried to destroy McCarty woods a few years back. I’m a current UF employee and if you are a student and not aware - I implore you to look into and form an opinion on what is going on with Graham. This stretch of woods is 7.5 acres containing ~900 native trees including heritage oak trees. My class successfully protested the development of McCarty woods and reached a compromise with the university that preserved them. Speaking out WORKS. If there is any kind of GroupMe or group organizing protests, please let me know. If there’s not and you want to make a difference, please comment anyways. This cannot be allowed to happen.

When and how was the decision made to put up Flock cameras around campus and Archer road? See deflock.org.

Be you a boll weevil, human, or vampire find something tasty at the summer blood drive hosted by Meldon Law and LifeSouth. Burrito Brother's Taco Company will be selling Shirts (100% cotton), Sauce, and Taco spices (100% delicious). We look forward to reconnecting or meeting you for the first time!

The democratic candidate Troy Albers (US House) wants to build a wildlife crossing at Paynes Prairie. Does anyone have more information on this project idea or any of his other project ideas? I just want to make sure he's trying to save wildlife from being struck by cars and not pave over the prairie or something crazy! Thanks

I recently visited Coffee Culture and found out they haven’t been doing open mics for a while, so I thought it might be time to make another one of these posts.

I am a musician looking to share some of my songs - which spots?

Just curious if anyone has heard anything yet, Planet Fitness took last years spot, so I hope it’s back between Ulta & Petco on Newberry

Here are some reference photos. Ik they all vary slightly just trying to find someone with a light hand that would be able to do this located on the upper arm band. Am leaving town soon so would be interested in getting it within the next two weeks

Hello!

Has anyone had experience getting orthodontic treatment done through the college of dentistry? If so what was your experience and what was the estimated price? (I’m referring to doing it through the college and not faculty)

Hi everyone!

I’m currently writing a paper about Gainesville, and I would love to hear directly from the people who know this community best.

Whether you have lived here your entire life, moved here for school, relocated for work, are raising a family here, or have only been in Gainesville for a short time, I would genuinely appreciate hearing your perspective.

For clarification, the poll is asking one specific question: Which area do you believe Gainesville should prioritize improving most?

The comments are intended for a broader discussion about the following questions:

What do you think Gainesville currently does well?

What do you think our community may be lacking?

What resources, services, opportunities, or improvements could make Gainesville more accessible, supportive, and enjoyable for the people who live here?

You may discuss any issue you believe is important, including:

• Families and family support
• Housing and affordability
• Transportation, biking, walking, and RTS
• Employment and economic opportunities
• Healthcare and mental health resources
• Community resources and accessibility
• Public safety
• Childcare and education
• Community engagement
• Any other issue you believe deserves more attention

To help me organize the responses, please begin your comment by listing the topic or topics you are discussing in bold or in parentheses. For example:

Housing and Affordability

or

Housing, Employment, and Transportation

If your response covers multiple areas, you are welcome to include more than one topic on the first line. This will help me sort the responses and identify common themes when I review the discussion for my paper.

You do not have to limit your comment to the option you selected in the poll. The poll is only meant to show which broad area participants believe Gainesville should prioritize most. In the comments, you are welcome to discuss what Gainesville does well, what could be improved, and any practical ideas or solutions you believe would help.

I am not looking for only positive or negative responses. I would like to understand what people appreciate about Gainesville, what frustrates them, and what ideas they may have for improving our community as a whole.

Gainesville has a unique population because we are home to both the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. Our community includes students, lifelong residents, working professionals, families, retirees, visitors, and people who may only live here temporarily. I believe all of those perspectives are valuable.

If you are comfortable sharing, you can also mention whether you are a Gainesville native, a student, a long-term resident, or someone who recently moved here. You are also welcome to share observations or concerns you have heard from friends, relatives, neighbors, or coworkers.

This is an informal community discussion. I understand that the responses will reflect the perspectives of the Reddit users who choose to participate, but I still believe those experiences and observations can offer helpful insight.

I may not be able to respond directly to every comment, but I will be reading the responses carefully and taking notes for my paper. Your comments will not go unnoticed. Once I finish the assignment, I may return with an update and share some of the common themes, concerns, and ideas that emerged from the discussion.

This paper is important to me because I believe some of the most vital insights come directly from the people who live in and experience our community every day. Even a small observation could help create a clearer picture of what Gainesville needs, what it already offers, and where we may have room to grow.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to contribute. I appreciate your input and look forward to learning from your experiences.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

I recently got in a fight with a man who assaulted me, and I barely won
I’m a fairly small 5’5 Woman and got boxing lessons from my dad
Now I’m looking for boxing or another type of fighting/self defense lesson (consistent lessons) so I can protect myself.
Anyone have any good trainers or places I could go in Gainesville?
Thanks guys!

Does gnv just not have anywhere remotely healthy to eat anymore??? I used to go to Just Salad and they closed. And I’m tired of getting cava/chipotle/bolay. I need any recommendations bc I’m tired of eating like disgusting greasy food.

Hey guys! My boyfriend is really into music and wants to create a band he doesn’t live in the Gainesville area but I’m trying to help form connections for him to help him pursue his career in music, are there any tips, recommendations or advice to help him get on his toes in music? He really is trying to form his own band. He is super dedicated to music like he practices every day and just expresses to me how much he wants to expand his career and I really want to help him
Any tips?
Thank youuu!

Hi guys, I live in Newberry but I’m looking for a basic job either here or in Gainesville to work until I get my CDL license.

I do have a record from about 4 years ago.

I’m looking for waiting jobs and anything that isn’t strenuous labor(back injury)..

I’m able to stand and work efficiently and safely.

I’d love to hear if anyone knows restaurants hiring or of sorts.

Thanks :)

These seemed to be everywhere growing up but now all I've seen are plastic play areas and maybe a couple small domes.

ETA: Thanks everyone! Looks like Reserve Park on NE 8th Ave is my best bet 🫡

I know a lot of people are sick of being online and want to get offline for mental health reasons, but also because the tech bros are working with the government to create a surveillance state which is horrible and unethical.

I noticed the city removed areas where people can post flyers, info downtown on trash cans which I thought was an insult to begin with.

I asked the commissioners if we could have a downtown community bulletin area that is more visible and bigger than the one by looseys and the trash can ones, where the downtown ambassadors wouldnt removed the flyers we paid and worked to put there after one day. I thought one good area could be outside of city hall, especially since the city workers go by there everyday and could then more readily see community voices, and because since they remodeled that area it looks so dreadfully barren.

One commissioner cited waste and maintenance and appearance as a concern, but I think the ability to post freely without tech and connect with community outweighs those concerns. Plus I mean, with all the overdevelopment of cheaply made houses and excess of plastics in every store.. I feel like the waste here pales in comparison. Plus internet usage also is a detriment to the environment, especially with the addition of AI.

It just seems to me the downtown is being changed to a *rich corporate business owner aesthetic* and is robbing working class community members of having a voice. The city keeps saying they want to give a greater voice to the community.

What do you think?

My ntrp: 2.5 - 3.0. Generally can do a short rally with a 2.5 and a longer one with a 3.0 player

For about a week this deer has been rotting about ~20 feet from the sidewalk. Honestly just curious if there’s any protocol for dealing with that. It’s not a huge deal it’s just getting disturbing watching it rot into the grass lol so I’m curious if anything in Gainesville deals with that sort of thing

Hi, idk if this is allowed on this subreddit but I am a 20 year old woman and have been in the Gainesville area for over two years and I am in dire need of a gym buddy, I just got my membership to GHF, but I am absolutely terrified and have no clue what I’m doing so I hug treadmills. If you are also a woman in that age range, who also wants a gym buddy please be my friend.

I found what looks like a brown widow spider on my patio. My patio faces an open grassy area.

I also keep some storage items and boxes on the patio that I don’t use very often, so there are quite a few places for spiders to hide.

Should I just leave it alone, or is it better to remove it?