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Update: County and City Commissioners Vote to Reestablish Face Mask Ordinance

By Amanda Roland | May 20, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Updated May 20: The Alachua County Commission decided to reverse the decision to end thy county-wide face mask ordinance. This decision was made after the county commission and the city of Gainesville commission came together for a virtual meeting yesterday, May 19, at 3 p.m. This decision was made after many Gainesville city commissioners expressed

ACPS Announces Graduation Ceremony Plans for the Class of 2020

By Amanda Roland | May 19, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Due to COVID-19, graduation ceremonies all over the country have been canceled. To make sure Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students get the celebration they deserve, ACPS just announced their graduation ceremony plans for the class of 2020 as they “cross the finish line” of their high school career. From June 8-10, the Gainesville Raceway

How To Have a Gender-Neutral Approach With Your Coming Baby

By Caroline Lentz | May 18, 2020 | Articles , Conception 2 College , Expecting

“Barbies are for girls and GI Joes are for boys.” “Girls like pink and boys like blue.” “Girls wear dresses and boys wear pants.” Many of us grew up hearing these statements, once accepted as societal norms, but more and more parents- to-be are now choosing a gender-neutral approach for their children for everything from

Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

While the county is still unsure of how and when schools will open this fall, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) registration is now open. The registration form has been moved online this year, but families will still have to provide documents to the schools to complete the registration process. “Although we don’t know what school

Elmo Hosts ‘The Not-Too-Late Show’ for Kiddos on HBO Max

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , Happy Home

Summer is almost here, which could mean adjusted bedtime hours for some and staying up a little later. If you want to give your kiddos some nighttime laughs, let them tune in to "The Not-Too-Late Show" by Sesame Street! This talk show will stream on HBO Max on May 27, along with other Sesame Street

Alachua County is Beginning to Open After COVID-19 Closures | Updated 5/18

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The state of Florida started Phase One of the state's reopening process on May 4, and things are beginning to open after COVID-19 closures. Here, we have a list of companies and businesses that are reopening in Alachua County or continuing their services in response to Phase One. This list will be updated as new

Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Box Tops for Education, a program that lets families earn cash for their schools, is giving back to teachers with the #GiveExtraCredit campaign. "Last week for Teacher Appreciation Week, Box Tops for Education partnered with Chance The Rapper for the first-ever Twilight Awards, where we donated $300,000 to teachers and schools," according to the Box Tops

Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Gyms Will Reopen Monday

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

In a Jacksonville press conference on May 15, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that gyms will reopen starting Monday, May 18. Restaurants and retail stores will also be allowed to expand their capacity from 25% to 50%. This new development in the reopening of Florida is the third step of Phase One. Gyms can reopen

Publix Will Expand Shopping Hours Starting May 16

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Publix announced that all stores will be expanding shopping hours from 7 a.m.-9 p.m on Saturday, May 16. This also means that the designated shopping hours for senior citizens and first responders will stop as all hours will be open for all shoppers. "With our newly expanded hours, we will suspend reserved shopping hours," according

CityWalk at Universal Orlando is Now Open

By Amanda Roland | May 14, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Select venues in CityWalk at Universal Orlando have reopened their doors after state-wide lockdown. Starting today, May 14, these venues will be open daily from 4–10 p.m., and you can click here for a complete list of open venues. CityWalk says that all staff and guests should follow all recommended safety practices outlined by the CDC

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How To Have a Gender-Neutral Approach With Your Coming Baby

Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open

Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign

Publix Will Expand Shopping Hours Starting May 16

CityWalk at Universal Orlando is Now Open

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