‘The true natives of Fifth Avenue’: Preserving the culture of Pleasant Street Historic District A look at Gainesville’s oldest black residential area

The historic Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot has become part of the Santa Fe College downtown campus.

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The inside of Playa Bowls sits ready to welcome customers in, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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By Caroline Walsh | May 4

The Alachua County Fire Rescue Headquarters building in Gainesville, Florida, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

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By Tess Lippincott | May 4

The Turbo Gatorbots pose for a photo.

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