In today's Scoop:
🏛️ Alachua city commissioners voted 5-0 to pause data center applications for a year.
🚌 A $5.5 million Eastside bus hub broke ground near Hawthorne Road.
🏊 The former YMCA pool needs $100,000 in repairs before a Dec. 1 deadline.
🚸 Four more Alachua County school-zone cameras are in a warning period.
🥋 More than 400 athletes from 40-plus countries are expected for Gainesville's judo tournament.
🍷 Superette's Garden Tables on NW 2nd Street
In Gainesville's Grove Street neighborhood, Superette serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food and wine at 1511 NW 2nd St. Its garden tables are available from Friday dinner through Sunday brunch.
On November 8, Superette is teaming up with nearby Working Food for a farm-to-table dinner. Guests will start at Working Food's Giving Garden, then walk to the restaurant for a meal made with food from local farms.
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🏛️ Alachua city votes 5-0 for yearlong data center pause
The Gist: Alachua city commissioners voted 5-0 on the second reading of a 12-month moratorium on data centers. They had approved the first reading 4-1 earlier in October.
Why It Matters: The pause stops the city from accepting data center applications or related nondisclosure agreements for a year.
Read more here.
🚌 Eastside bus hub breaks ground with $5.5 million in federal funds
The Gist: Gainesville officials broke ground October 23 on an RTS transfer station off Hawthorne Road near Southeast 20th Street. The project has $5.5 million in federal funding and includes a waiting area and community meeting space.
Why It Matters: The station will connect regular bus routes with RTS's on-demand rides, giving East Gainesville riders another way to make transfers.
What's Next: Officials expect the station to be finished by late 2027.
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🏊 Gainesville community pool faces Dec. 1 repair deadline
The Gist: The North Central Florida Community Center, formerly the YMCA, is trying to raise $100,000 to resurface its pool and install a new heater. The pool will close if resurfacing does not begin by December 1.
Why It Matters: Regular swimmers would lose a place they use for exercise and connection if the pool closes.
What's Next: The center is raising money now and aims to start resurfacing by December 1.
Read more here.
🚸 Four new school-zone cameras begin warning drivers
The Gist: The Alachua County Sheriff's Office activated four new school-zone speed cameras October 26 near Meadowbrook Elementary, Ft. Clarke Middle and Hidden Oak Elementary. Drivers are in a 30-day warning period.
Why It Matters: After warnings end, driving at least 11 mph over an active school-zone limit can bring a $100 fine.
What's Next: The warning period ends November 24.
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🥋 Gainesville hosts judo qualifier for 2028 Olympics
The Gist: More than 400 judo athletes from over 40 countries are expected at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center for tournaments running October 28 through November 1. The senior Pan-American Open is an official qualifier for the 2028 Olympics.
Why It Matters: The event brings international competitors to Celebration Pointe for five days of youth and senior competition.
What's Next: The senior tournament runs October 31 and November 1, with preliminaries at 9 a.m. and finals at 4 p.m. each day.
Read more here.
🎃 Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at Thornebrook | Shoppes at Thornebrook | Gainesville | Friday, Oct. 30, 5 to 8 p.m. | More
Trick-or-treat at participating shops and browse Halloween goods from local vendors.
👻 Halloween Dress Up | Cone Park Branch Library | Gainesville | Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | More
Children who visit in costume can choose a Halloween glow ring.
🪄 Harry Potter Movie Scene Charades | Millhopper Branch Library | Gainesville | Saturday, Oct. 31, 3 to 4:30 p.m. | More
Teens act out scenes from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
🔬 Little Sparks | Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention | Gainesville | Sunday, Nov. 1, 10:15 to 11 a.m. | More
Ages 0 to 5 try songs, stories and crafts; included with admission.
🍃 Tot Trot: Wind | Natural Area Park | Gainesville | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9 to 10:45 a.m. | More
Ages 2 to 5 explore wind on a guided nature walk.
🎻 Symphonie Fantastique | Phillips Center | Gainesville | Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. | More
Tiffany Lu conducts Berlioz and Debussy; Aubree Oliverson plays Barber's Violin Concerto.
🎬 The Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE on Stage | The Wooly | Gainesville | Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. | More
A shadow cast performs alongside the film; audience participation, ages 18+.
🦇 Haunted Heartwood | Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville | Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 p.m. | More
Gothic industrial DJ sets, a costume contest and dancing; free entry, ages 18+.
🎸 GramFest 2026 | Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville | Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. | More
Local bands honor Gram Parsons outdoors; pay what you can, lawn chairs welcome.
🎭 Capitol Fools | Phillips Center | Gainesville | Monday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. | More
The troupe spoofs election headlines with improv and pop parodies; ages 14+.
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