indiegainesville

Celebrating Independent Gainesville

Localism resource!

Hey, local business owners–be sure you’re listed here. It’s another handy way for us to look up local businesses

May 21, 2013 · 2 Comments

What’s Going On

Oh lovely Gainesville…we have missed writing here. It’s just, you know, life happens and we get distracted and are really busy. Time to get back to basics: Posting! What’s going … Continue reading

March 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment

What’s Going On . . .

New art downtown! This afternoon, at 5:30 pm, there will be a Ribbon Cutting and chance to meet the artists and sponsors, a chance to check out the sculpture if you … Continue reading

January 15, 2013 · 1 Comment

Gainesville Compost keeps on rocking

Awesome update from our friends at Gainesville Compost! EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS: * Recently, we have become involved in a mentor group along with five other recycling small businesses in the Gainesville area. … Continue reading

December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

What’s going on

Brighten your dreary day with some cool happenings: (Presented, as always, in no particular order) Today is the Spirit of Gainesville Awards, and you bet we’ll be covering that. Read … Continue reading

November 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Amazing Ramen–and links

If you are a gourmand, this may be the time to stop reading. But if you’re a student on a budget–or just curious, as we were–check out this infographic! (Via) … Continue reading

November 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Voting Year Round

Yes, you can vote year round. Sure, the elections are over, for better or worse . . . but where you opt to spend money on goods and who you … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Q & A: Merrily, Merrily with Ms. Merrell!

Beloved indiegainesville friend, supporter, and yes, cheerleader Erica Merell, of Wild Iris Books, bravely agreed to answer 5 random questions from us…learn about books you need to read, her favorite … Continue reading

October 31, 2012 · 1 Comment

Whirlwind

Happy 20th Birthday to Wild Iris Books, one of few locally-owned independent book stores. Stop by and celebrate at their “Living History” event tonight, starting at 7:30. The guys from … Continue reading

September 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Indie businesses–by the numbers (or, why local?!)

Number of new independent bookstores that have opened since 2005:  437 Increase since 2002 in the number of small specialty food stores:  1,414 Increase since 2002 in the number of … Continue reading

September 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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