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An employee prepares a cheeseburger at The Fresh Food Company.
University

UF to hire new food provider

UF Business Services announced recently it will break off its 13-year contract with Aramark to hire Chartwells Higher Education to handle all on-campus food services, including catering, residential, retail and athletic dining. The new provider is set to take over July 1.


The historic Thelma A. Boltin Center that was voted to be demolished by the city commissioners.
Metro

Gainesville to demolish historic recreation center

Twenty-one days after city commissioners voted 6-0 to demolish and replace the historic Thelma A. Boltin Center, Mayor Lauren Poe deemed “People Saving Places” as Gainesville’s theme for National Preservation Month 2022. Residents are confused with the conflicting decisions. 


Hop on the Brew Bus for a night out or float down Blue Springs for a day on the water with the help of these Avenue summer recommendations.
The Avenue

An Avenue roundtable: Hot GNV Summer

The Avenue staff teamed up to present an itinerary of exciting activities and events slated to happen this summer. From the glistening blue waters of Poe Springs Park to the party-centric attitude of the GNV Brew Bus, Gainesville residents can turn up their radio dial and enjoy their Hot GNV Summer.



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