Category: Community Focus

Gainesville named best city to move to in Florida

USA Today recently ranked Gainesville as the best city to move to in Florida due to its low unemployment rate, great schools and low crime.

Explore foster care opportunities

Faculty and staff interested in learning more about foster care are invited to a virtual information session on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

It’s not too early to start making plans for summer!

Get a head start with your summer plans — join us this Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Reitz Union tabling area, outside the north entrance to the first floor, to meet representatives from area youth summer camps and to learn about UF’s year-round GatorPerks program.

No registration is required. You can plan ahead by viewing the floor layout and visiting our website for the full list of participating camps and businesses.

Explore Valentine’s Day savings 

Whether you’re looking to plan a fun night out or buy the perfect gift, explore these GatorPerks discounts for savings that will sweep you off your feet. 

Save the date for our Perk Up Your Summer event

It is not too early to start making plans for the summer. Join us Wednesday, Feb. 21, for Perk Up Your Summer — a GatorPerks and summer camps expo. Faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate assistants are invited to meet representatives from area youth summer camps and to learn more about UF’s year-round GatorPerks program.

Stop by the Reitz Union tabling area from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — no registration necessary. Stay tuned for more details or email questions to worklife@hr.ufl.edu.

Final call: Sign up for a discounted CSA membership

By participating in this program, you support a local farm and receive a box of high quality produce each week.

Need to recycle your holiday lights?

Gainesville residents looking to get rid of their holiday lights and Christmas trees can take advantage of the City of Gainesville’s recycling program.

Ring in the New Year with local fireworks

Sparks in the Park is back for another year at Depot Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

UF presents the 2023 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards

UF presented three different Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards Friday to a government agency, a Gainesville community member and a UF employee.

Sign up for CSA discount by Dec. 15

Through a new partnership with UF/IFAS, we’re offering a limited number of discounted memberships to Gainesville-area CSA programs this Spring.