Workers have begun laying brick pavers along SW Second Street as part of the $4.5 million Streatery project, with that section expected to reopen to traffic by the end of June. The City Commission approved the project in March 2026 to convert SW First Avenue between South Main Street and SW Second Street into a curbless, pedestrian-friendly corridor featuring decorative lighting, landscaping, and seating. Full completion is anticipated in October.
Sources: City of Gainesville · Mainstreet Daily News
City commissioners are reviewing proposals to sell or partner on Ironwood Golf Course, which loses roughly $320,000 annually. A group of University of Florida alumni — Adam Rappaport, Chuck Smith, and David Pearson — has offered more than $1 million for the property, enough to retire the city’s remaining debt on the course. The group plans to upgrade course conditions and overhaul the driving range into an entertainment and instruction facility.
Sources: Mainstreet Daily News · WCJB TV20
Gainesville city commissioners voted Thursday to formally inquire whether Alachua County school leaders would still consider purchasing Citizens Field, despite known ground contamination at the site. The school board had voted earlier in the week to explore options related to rebuilding the stadium. City staff noted the contamination stems from a former dump north of the property and residual heating oil from a storage tank removed in the 1980s.
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