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Monthly Archives: May 2019

    Tax Free Hurricane Prep

    By Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson | May 31, 2019

    It’s no secret that climate change is affecting the extremes in weather, storms are getting stronger and more frequent every year. In order to help Floridians before there’s a disaster, there is a tax-free week from 5/31 to 6/9 during which you can gather all the necessary gear to protect you and your home for storm season.... Read More

    Memorial Day Weekend in Gainesville

    By Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson | May 24, 2019

    It’s Memorial Day weekend in Gainesville, and we’ve done our weekly roundup to help you celebrate all weekend long.   1.Free Fridays Concert Series May 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Bo Diddley Plaza The series includes a diverse selection of musical genres, with a mix of returning audience favorites and bands new to... Read More

    Keep Gainesville Jazzy

    By Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson | May 23, 2019

    Gainesville’s music scene is unique, with the annual FEST every year we welcome punk and metalheads to overtake downtown for several days, on any given day you can find live bands performing folk and country, and of course, we can’t forget our beloved Tom Petty. Gainesville has been the breeding ground for contemporary musicians as... Read More

    This Weekend in Gainesville: 5/17 – 5/19

    By Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson | May 16, 2019

    It’s another sunny weekend in Gainesville, and we’ve done our weekly roundup to help you keep your friends and family entertained all weekend long.   1.74th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival May 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Since 1946, families and visitors have come to Newberry to enjoy the annual Watermelon Festival. The festival... Read More

    Best of Tampa Bay

    By Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson | May 13, 2019

    Since expanding to Tampa, we’ve been trying our best to check out the local spots and learn what’s happening in the Bay area. Here’s a small list of what we’ve found most interesting so far! Let us know if any of these are your faves, and what we might have missed! Tampa Originals: Buddy Brew... Read More

    Gainesville Events: Mother’s Day Weekend

    By Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson | May 10, 2019

    It’s Mother’s day weekend in Gainesville, and we’ve done our weekly search to help you surprise your mom with a fun activity, or keep yourself entertained all weekend long. 1.A Mother’s Day Concert May 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Dance Alive National Ballet presents The Next Generation in A Mother’s Day Concert. The... Read More

    Gainesville’s Greatest: Gator Garage

    By Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson | May 7, 2019

    A Gainesville landmark, the Gator Garage, exudes old world charm and top notch service. The orange and blue building is eye-catching and captures the spirit of the Gainesville community. It’s also the only gas station in Gainesville that offers Rec Fuel, an ethanol free fuel to be used in recreational/marine engines and aviation engines. Reviews boast,... Read More