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The Melrose Center unveils new art gallery ‘Studios of Melrose’ featuring local works
(02/05/24 2:00pm)
The pastel yellow exterior of the two-story building and the bright blue herons painted around the porch make Studios of Melrose a picturesque spot. But the colorful paintings lining the walls and the handmade creations filling the room make the gallery a spot worth stopping for.
The view from city hall: Gainesville is on the move
(01/08/24 4:00pm)
More than 40 years ago, private investment abandoned East Gainesville. Where bank branches, supermarkets and restaurants once served thriving neighborhoods, liquor stores, Dollar Generals and vacant lots became what passed for commerce.
Gainesville pole dance studios find an empowering community, sisterhood with each other
(12/05/23 5:00pm)
An array of colors reflect off of the Happy Kiss Pole Dance Studio as the studio’s dancers twirl and glide into a split. The crowd watching them immediately erupted into a roar of cheers.
UF celebrates Malachowsky Hall’s grand opening
(11/06/23 11:30am)
Rain or shine, UF’s new hub for data science and technology, Malachowsky Hall, is open.
Gainesville to redevelop a joint space with the Knot Climbing Gym
(10/23/23 11:15am)
The Gainesville City Commission voted 6-1 Oct. 19 to approve The Knot Climbing Gym’s proposal to redevelop the old RTS Administration and Maintenance facility to the south of Depot Park.
Gainesville’s inaugural Bee City USA native garden installed at community planting event
(10/23/23 12:00pm)
Most people don’t want to spend their Saturday morning digging in the dirt. Janice Garry, however, shoved her hands in the soil with gumption, a wide smile on her face.
Looking back at UF’s Hispanic, Latino history
(10/16/23 12:15pm)
In 1951, a total of 101 Hispanic and Latino students attended UF.
Gainesville, UF community divided over Israel-Hamas war
(10/16/23 11:00am)
In wake of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, affected UF student and community groups came together with split support for Israel and Palestine.
The Harn Museum of Art’s Museum Night celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
(10/15/23 7:41pm)
The vibrant colors and sounds of the beaded jingle dresses and feathered headdresses and the beat of the drums gave a Harn Museum audience a dynamic show for all the senses. This was only the beginning of the festivities for the celebratory holiday of Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Harn Museum of Art Thursday night.
A guide to Gainesville’s greatest music venues
(10/12/23 3:10pm)
Gainesville is home to a bustling music scene with various venues catered to different interests. This guide lists seven of the major music names in Gainesville and an event for every night of the week.
Young people and the fight for abortion access in Florida
(10/09/23 6:44pm)
UF Planned Parenthood Generation Action, College Democrats, Young Democratic Socialists of America and other student organizations are getting involved with the statewide initiative to get abortion on the ballot for the 2024 election cycle.
Gainesville residents both welcome and criticize Airbnb growth
(09/25/23 9:53pm)
Alachua County holds 606 short-term rental units. Or, in The Magnolia Plantation owner Cindy Montalto’s words, “You can’t swing a dead cat in Gainesville without hitting an Airbnb.”
Staying in check: The crucial need for mental health awareness
(09/20/23 11:15am)
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sensitive mental health topics including suicide.
Summer housing crisis leaves students temporarily homeless
(08/07/23 11:00am)
UF student Taylor Bornstein left his apartment at The Standard for the last time July 31. The 21-year-old UF political science senior packed most of his things and was left with just the essentials to get him through the day.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month: UF’s disability, accessibility resources
(07/24/23 11:30am)
With more than 6,800 students registered at the UF Disability Resource Center, accessibility is a priority among the university community — though some students feel UF has plenty to improve.
Proposed East Gainesville cultural arts center strives to uplift community
(06/12/23 11:30am)
Gainesville City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker dreams of endless prosperity for East Gainesville’s Black youth.
UF transgender community faces legislation restricting access to health care, bathrooms
(06/05/23 11:00am)
Raven Hooper visited the Planned Parenthood in Gainesville for a hormone treatment appointment eleven days after she graduated from UF.
Gainesville community tackles Eastside food insecurity
(05/30/23 11:00am)
When East Gainesville native Hatdrika Monroe researched U.S. food deserts for a UF class in 2018, she didn’t expect to discover she was from an area nationally recognized for its disparities, including food insecurity.
The cold, metal heart of a robot warmed by friendship
(04/27/23 3:51pm)
The Josy residence stands about a five-minute walk away from Howard W. Bishop Middle School. The Josy’s living room is often used for lounging and family time, but from 3 to 5 p.m. on any given school day, it’s transformed into a world-class robot-building hub.
