Calling All Teachers!

By Amanda Roland | March 30, 2020 | Call Outs
Calling all teachers! We have created a "Teacher Tips" video series to help our local families navigate these choppy waters of "at-home schooling". We are looking for YOU, the amazing teachers of Alachua County, both from the private and public arena, that would like to share their helpful tips with parents who are "at-home schooling"

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Small Business Guide and Checklist for Emergency Loan (CARES Act)

By Shane Irving | March 28, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has allocated $350 billion to help small businesses that are in need to keep their workers employed amid the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn. This is known as the "Paycheck Protection Program" and this initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their

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Alachua County “Bear Hunt” Adventures Bring Smiles During Social Distancing

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 28, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Happy Community , Local Fun
Who wants to go on a "bear hunt" adventure? Alachua County local business centers and communities have organized their own "bear hunt" adventures to bring smiles to the faces of children while we practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Saturday, March 28,  participating business in the Tioga Town Center have placed stuffed teddy

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Starbucks Is Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Responders

By Amanda Roland | March 27, 2020 | Blog
Starbucks is offering free coffee to front-line responders to COVID-19. "Starting today through May 3, any customer who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak will receive a tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at no charge," according to Starbucks Coffee Company. If you are healthcare worker, police officer, fire fighter, paramedic, doctor

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How to Plan The Perfect Picnic

By Colleen McTiernan | March 26, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
During this time of social distancing, we have been spending a lot of time inside. Before you feel cabin fever start to set in, plan the perfect picnic for you and your family! You can do this right in your back yard, or you can go to a local public park (most of them are

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Alachua County Library District Extends Closures Until Further Notice

By Isabella Sorresso | March 25, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , uncategorized
The Alachua County Library District is extending their closure of all library locations until further notice due to the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19. Per the Alachua County Library District: "All Alachua County Library District locations will remain closed until further notice due to the continued threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus). All library programs and meeting room

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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Stay-At-Home Order

By Amanda Roland | March 25, 2020 | Blog , Home Life
A Stay-At-Home order can seem very scary at first, but don't worry! Here are the do's and don'ts of a Stay-At-Home order! DO'S: Go outside! Remember this isn't a lockdown. Go to the grocery story to get necessities! Don't forget to stock up on things that will last a while in pantry like canned tuna,

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