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On behalf of the citizens of Alachua County, my fellow Commissioners and I would like to extend a warm welcome to those of you visiting our beautiful county. To the county residents reading this publication, I hope you will take this opportunity to look at Alachua County with fresh eyes and take a vacation in your own backyard. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, I hope ...
Hospitals & Medical
Alachua County has a worldclass medical community that provides exceptional healthcare facilities and services for area residents. Many people from across the nation come to Gainesville for the best in medical care. The four major area hospitals are: North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC), Shands at the University of Florida (Shands at UF), Shands AGH and the Malcolm Randall ...
Glimpse of History
1. Reginald and Jannieve Williams are shown here having a tea party with dolls and other toys, likely in the yard of their home at 932 Arredonda St. (since 1950, known as 736 N.W. 3rd St.) Their mother, Emma Williams, keeps watch over them from the window. Emma and her husband, Hampton C. “Hamp” Williams, were teachers at the Union Academy. 2. This cypress tree was photographed ...
Outdoor Activities
With warm weather and enjoyable outdoor activities, make Gainesville your playground in the summer. Float down Ichetucknee Springs. Experience Dudley Farms State Park and enjoy an authentic, working farm. Explore the natural environment while diving at Ginnie Springs. Hike the beautiful surroundings of Manatee Springs State Park. Whatever your pleasure—camping, cycling, canoeing, ...
Paynes Prairie
Locals call our natural, backyard treasure Paynes Prairie. Out-of-towners are more likely to use the full name – Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Whatever you call it, this 22,000-acre preserve attracted some 214,000 visitors last year. Countless others drove right through the middle of this natural and historical wonder as they traveled north or south on Interstate 75. ...