🚀 Transformation & Tunes – GNV’s Wednesday Roundup

Happy 🐫 Wednesday, GNV!

Before diving in, let’s take a moment to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and recognize the bravery of first responders and everyday heroes who stepped up 23 years ago. This country is resilient, and so is Gainesville, and I’m proud to be part of this community!

Hit reply if you have anything you’d like to share. I’d love to hear from you!

Enjoy, Gainesville! Oh, and don’t miss Lauren’s List at the end - each Wednesday I’ll shout out a local business I’ve personally experienced. Not sponsored, just my way of supporting our wonderful local businesses!

📰 The General Scoop:

• Transformation 🤖 coming: UF Health hired Jessica Melton, MHA as Chief Transformation Officer. What exactly does that mean you ask? Their job is to make sure everything changes, but no one panics 🙂 In all seriousness the role focuses on improving operational efficiencies and driving strategic initiatives.

• College and High School, at the same time?! Santa Fe College is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary of its dual enrollment program. Local high school students can earn college credits. What a cool way to help kids get a head start!

• Cue the banjos: The Grassroots Festival owners are planning to buy 270 acres near Melrose for a future “Wildflowers Music Park”, named after non other than GNV’s own Tom Petty. GrassRoots typically does events in NY and NC but are looking to expand to have a more permanent winter option ☀️ They’ll look to raise $2.1M to make the purchase.

🏢 Business News:

• Local sporting good store re opens: Lloyd Clarke sports on 13th street is back in action on Thursday September 12th, after a 14 month closure after a store 🔥. They’re excited to show off their new experience!

• New Owners in town 🚗 Duval Motor Company's Honda, Acura, and Subaru dealerships in Gainesville have been acquired by Lithia and Driveway, a publicly traded auto retailer. Guess you could say that everyone wants a piece of the Sunshine State these days!

🏅 Sports News:

• Lady Gators golf swings into a 4th place finish 🏌️ The 22nd ranked Florida Gators women’s golf team secured 4th place finish at the Cougar Classic in Charleston, SC.

📆 Things to Do Today and Tomorrow:

Today (Wednesday):

• Open Mic Night at the Lynx @ 6 PM The Lynx Bookstore 601 S Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601

• Barnyard Buddies @ 3 PM Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32641. Fun one for the kiddos! Meet farm animals and feed them their afternoon snacky snacks! 🐮 🐔 🐐 

• Weekly Farmers Market @ 4 PM Celebration Pointe. Get your local and fresh goods mid-week! Stay for some live music and yard games for all ages!

Tomorrow (Thursday):

• [Re]Build coffee hour @ 7:30 AM Luxe Creative Space 2444 NE 1st Blvd Suite 800, Gainesville, FL 32609. Come together to chat about Rebuild Together’s mission locally to repair and revitalize homes.

• Art after Dark at the Harn, Noche De Museo @ 6 PM Harn Museum of Art. Grab some friends and go celebrate Hispanic/LatinX/Latine heritage

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✍️ Lauren’s List

• Have you tried Pirate’s Grill? If you love Mediterranean food - please check it out! I’d recommend take out as there are only 4 tables. Next to Floor and Decor in the Newberry Square shopping center 1006 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville FL 32606

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Catch you tomorrow for more local scoop!

Lauren
Swamptown Scoop