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Proposed Corporate Music Event Venue in Melrose
F.A.C.T.s and thoughts:
Given the impacts in the regions where they operate, we ask the public to look closely at the true impact here, not the promotional rhetoric. The owners and operators of the proposed Event Venue have not held a public meeting regarding their plans for the county or the Melrose Community and it appears that local jurisdictions elsewhere are unable to place meaningful limitations on their activities.
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The following document contains links to news articles pertaining to the Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance
Click below to see the Finger Lakes 2023 Police Report
Courtesy Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival
A concept drawing of Wildflowers Music Park included in a proposal for the venue. (Courtesy Clarissa Farrell)
Hoggetown Medieval Faire and the Grassroots/ Wildflower Proposal:
GrassRoots Festival eyes Alachua County expansion with 270-acre purchase
Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024 8:00 am
"Informal talks brought up the possibility of hosting the Hoggetown Medieval Faire at the sight. Mayor Harvey Ward said Gainesville would like to have the faire within city limits, but with land constraints, he said the city might look further afield."
Read the full article: https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/.../grassroots...
Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2025 9:24 pm
"Yearly attendance has fluctuated because of weather issues, the 2020 pandemic and site relocations, but has generally climbed, reaching a peak attendance in 2025 with nearly 50,000 guests."
Read the full article: https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/.../gainesville-needs...
FL SR 26 Road Work
Overview
Milling and resurfacing on State Road 26 from east of State Road 200 (U.S. 301) to State Road 21 began Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
The project includes milling and resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, signalization, signing and pavement markings, and other incidental construction.
V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. was awarded the $5.9 million project.
Traffic will be maintained in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation design standards throughout the project. Work is expected to occur daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
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Williamson's Food Store
The beloved Melrose food store is closed!
Please visit Brown's Farm Stand, Riddling Groves Farm Stand, or subscribe to Frog Song Organics CSA to get locally grown fresh produce, fruit, and locally produced food products like jellies, pickles, sauces, and teas.
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