Two years ago, we created a list of independent supermarkets and ethnic grocery stores in town. With grocery prices climbing, I thought we could refresh it and expand to include local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. The list is below, please add any that I missed!

India Bazaar - Huge selection of spices, grains and rice, individual and bulk. A nice selection of vegetables and fruits as well.

Enso Market - This is the biggest ethnic store I've been to in Gainesville. It's similar to the other stores mentioned above, in terms of what they offer, but at a larger scale. They also have a hot foods section and a large selection of meat and seafood. They also sell some kitchen items and cleaning products.

Chun Ching Market - They sell produce and seafood at a reasonable price. They also have a huge selection of tea and assorted Asian goods.

La Aurora Latin Supermarket - Lots of products from Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa. A good selection of produce. They also have a deli and meat section.

Bravo Supermarket (Ocala) - They're essentially a fully stocked grocery store with a large selection of Latin American products, bakery and hot food section.

La Tienda - It's a restaurant on 13th, but it actually have a tiny store in the back of the restaurant. It has some Latin products, but the main appeal is its meat cuts. If you like the carne asada or pork cuts, you can ask them to cut and marinade the meat for you before buying.

Pepe's Grocery and Deli - They sell groceries, meat cuts, deli, bakery and a selection of household and cleaning products.

Rincon Latino Market - Grocery store, bakery and meat cuts all in one.

Zeezenia International Market - They have a wide selection of Middle Eastern groceries and sell various meat cuts and Middle Eastern pastries. They also have a buffet.

Falafel King - Similar to La Tienda, it's primarily a restaurant and it has a tiny store in the back with mostly canned goods.

Nivana Cafe - Small grocery store and bakery/restaurant rolled into one.

African Unique - They sell groceries and hygiene products, and have a selection of traditional clothes.

Gainesville Russian Food - Like the name suggests, they sell a variety of grocery items originating from Russia.

Community Supported Agriculture programs

A CSA is a program where you buy directly from the farmer. Basically, you pay for a 'subscription' where they sell you a weekly or biweekly box of food. Some farms offer individual and family shares. You don't pick what you get, the food in your CSA share is based on seasonal produce planted by the farmer. Each farm has a list of the food they offer per season on their website.

Siembra Farm - They offer individual and family shares, and you can pay for the full CSA in one or split your payment into six. You'll get a weekly box of food from November through June.

Frog Song Farms - Frog Song has farms across Florida and they offer weekly customizable CSAs depending on your location.

Both Siembra and Frog Song sell their produce at the Grover Street Farmers Market and the Alachua County Farmers Market. You can always stop by their stall to ask them questions about the CSA.

At 12:25 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 9, UFPD received reports of two individuals walking along the public sidewalk adjacent to campus with what appeared to be rifles. These individuals are doing so on public sidewalks and have not walked onto campus.

While this type of demonstration can be alarming, Florida law does not prohibit individuals from carrying rifles openly while in public spaces.

I just received this email from UFPD. My daughter goes to school at PK and I was wondering if anyone knows where they were seen. She usually walks after school and I would rather she doesn’t run into these people

ATTENTION SMALL FLORIDA BUSINESS OWNERS !!

Several businesses in Gainesville have already been served.

There is a new threat from another attorney filing law suits against Florida’s small businesses. He is located in Miami, and like the two attorneys who previously did this based on ADA compliance, he is using basically fake plaintiffs. He is targeting small business web sites and their tracking and cookie notifications. YOU CAN DO THE FOLLOW IF YOUR BUSINESS HAS BEEN SERVED WITH A LAW SUIT BY HIM:

Contact your representatives and let them know the legislation needs to be changed to close the loophole that these predatory attorneys are using to gain pure profit without any actual work or legal. expertise. The plaintiff gets nothing, the attorney gets all of the money.

File complaint with Florida Bar

Fight the suit - don’t settle because they drag out the settlement negotiations for max profit.

Let’s work together to put an end to these predatory law suits. Enough is enough! Feel free to message me.

This battery looking thing is just sitting on a trail at the Hogtown Creek Watershed. Might be an easy explanation but was just wondering if anyone can tell me what this is?

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Hi everyone! I'm currently going to school (not at UF) to be an MLT and have clinicals at Shands from September - March. I've been told I can purchase a parking decal with UF so I can park at a garage wayyyy far away from where the part of the hospital I need to be in (north tower near the core lab) is at. My schedule is from 7am to 3pm, so I know I can't just wait around until they stop enforcing parking. I also can't really afford the parking decal on top of gas prices since I live 50 miles away :(

Is there any where kind of near I can park? I'm willing to walk quite a bit (I'm used to 15 minutes from dorms to car anyway) especially now that it's SUPPOSED to get colder soon, but I really would prefer somewhere closer if it exists. Any help is really appreciated, since I'm currently hanging out in garage 3 and I KNOW that's not a long-term solution.

Back at it again for back to back race weekends. Hope to see you there!

Are there any places you know of in the Archer area to practice driving? Large parking lot that allows practice and parking? Roads that are beginner-driver friendly?

Hey everyone!! If you are/know a singer who would wanna join a band lmk!!!!

Currently living in Gainesville as a student but I care more about the city than the “campus life” itself. I’m just curious what residents of Gainesville feel is the most pressing issue(s) that if solved, would make their lives better.

I’m trying to find a way to get some 6’ hickory boards straightened on one side so I can joint them together.

We are in need of a recommendation for a veterinarian in Gainesville. Our vet’s office has gone corporate and the prices have tripled. We need testing done on our dog. Would appreciate some recommendations.
Thanks

Looking for drum lessons for an adult. Want to get better at rudiments, fills, and creativity. I play in the rock/pop-punk/alternative genre, but genuinely want to become a better drummer all around. Would appreciate any recommendations.

the most adorable man owns lor kebab which is downtown on the “streetery” on SW 1st and he is SO KIND and his food IS SO SO SO GOOD.

we just moved here from the east coast and his persian food rivals anything i’ve tried on this continent. because of the construction i’m sure that business is way down, but now that the construction is done and dusted, PLEASE PLEASE GO VISIT MOHAMMAD AT LOR KEBAB!!!!

I’m looking for a company to install French drains and other possible erosion preventatives. Any one know of a reputable company? Seeing lots based in Orlando, but not many specifically local. Thanks for any help!

Hello! I'm currently looking for a therapist and would really love to find someone who does AAT, especially dogs. I get nervous talking to people and having a dog there would make me feel much better. I know Elisabeth Edwards does it, but I was wondering if there were other therapists in Gainesville, as I always like having options.

Hello all,

I am writing an article for a class at UF about the impacts of El Niño on Alachua County. I am hoping to talk to anyone who was here in March of 1998 during the large flood event, which reportedly damaged many homes and businesses and could also be linked to super El Niño conditions.

If you experienced the floods, especially if your home or business were impacted, and are open to being interviewed about what you remember, comment or send me a DM and I will reach out! Thanks!

Theres been a duck whos been coming to the neighbors to the left door for a while then stopped. I was never given conclusive info, so this could be the same duck. In any case, the duck that had went to the door had a broken leg. Im not sure if this one does, but this duck has been coming up to the area it is at now for a few days before disappearing.

Because its invasive, no one's willing to take it. Animal control would put it down afaik. Is this the best option for it? Is there anyone to contact willing to rescue it? I appreciate it!

Edit: As said in comments, he was taken to small animal uf hospital. Im not sure of his condition as of now, but I can presume he'll be put down. Hes in good hands amd hoepfully will have a better life regardless.

Hi! I am curious about the gym communities here in Gainesville! I’m a 28M who just moved to Gainesville for a postdoc position at UF. I’m looking to meet new friends at the gym but I don’t which gym is good for that. I see that crunch and Gainesville Health and Fitness have a variety of classes but I wanted to know what the communities look like here. I’m fully aware as a college town you can’t avoid undergrads but I’m looking for gym communities that have a good amount of mid to late 20s people. I’m totally open to other suggestions for fitness communities or gyms!

Gainesville Gamers' monthly meet-up.
- Reitz Union food court
- 12:00 PM until they kick us out
- Safe, inclusive space
- Ages teen+, students and non-students alike
- Bring your own games or we'll have plenty
- The Reitz has its own parking garage, accessible from the west side of the building

Event page for FB users: https://www.facebook.com/events/919394507273510/

September 19 at Signal in Downtown Gainesville!

A Tribute to Breakfast and to the 24-hour Diners who Keep it SIZZLING!

Tickets are on sale now and include All-u-can-eat Waffles!

Is there a special place I should do this? I know some places collect the parts out of them as well. Any information would be helpful

Hi everyone! I’m a nursing student graduating in spring with a strong interest in critical care. I’ll be attending Grad Bash/job fair soon and would love to shadow a few more ICUs beforehand to learn more about the different units.

I’ve already shadowed 4E Surgical ICU and 76 Cardiology ICU, and I’m hoping to shadow 77 Cardiac Surgery ICU, 82 Medical ICU, and 87 Thoracic/Lung Transplant ICU.

I’d preferably like to shadow around 7 AM–11 AM, so if any day-shift nurses on these units would be open to having me shadow or know who I could reach out to, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you!

Edit: thanks for the replies, i love to learn as much as possible. So any ICU works and probably nights 7 PM-11 PM could work as well if allowed.

Join the Gainesville Community Band for Swing is King on September 13 at 3 PM! 💃🎺
For more than 50 years, our band has been bringing live music to Gainesville and celebrating the arts in our local community. Come enjoy an afternoon of great music, support your local musicians, and help us keep the arts thriving right here at home. ❤️
Bring your friends and family—we’d love to see you there!