Grow Local Group Florida

08/13/2026

📍 WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND GAINESVILLE & NORTH FLORIDA THIS WEEKEND? 🌿🐊
August 14–16

Looking for things to do in Gainesville, FL and North Florida this weekend? Here are a few local happenings to put on your radar 👇

🎶 FRIDAY | AUGUST 14

✨ Free Fridays Concert Series: The Impostors
📍 Bo Diddley Plaza | Downtown Gainesville, FL
⏰ 7–9 PM
💰 FREE
Enjoy one of the best downtown Gainesville events with live music, local food spots nearby, and a relaxed Friday night vibe in the heart of North Central Florida.

🎸 Steel Kickin Live
📍 Tioga Town Center | Newberry / West Gainesville area
⏰ 7–10 PM
A great excuse for dinner, drinks, and live music in one of the most popular West Gainesville nightlife spots.

🌿 SATURDAY | AUGUST 15

🥕 Haile Farmers Market
📍 Haile Village Center | Southwest Gainesville, FL
⏰ 8:30 AM–12 PM
Start your Saturday at one of the top Gainesville farmers markets featuring local produce, artisan goods, and that classic North Florida weekend market vibe.

🎵 Music Time
📍 Millhopper Library | Northwest Gainesville
⏰ 10:30–11 AM
💰 FREE
A fun, family-friendly Gainesville library event perfect for young kids and a relaxed Saturday morning in North Central Florida.

🎶 Rhythms of Cacao
📍 Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville, FL
⏰ 6 PM
An immersive live music experience and one of the more unique Gainesville FL music events for the weekend.

🥂 SUNDAY | AUGUST 16

🌺 Gator Garden Brunch
📍 Sweetwater Branch Inn | Downtown Gainesville
⏰ 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
A signature Gainesville Sunday brunch experience with garden seating, live acoustic music, cocktails, and classic UF Gator Country charm. Reservations available.

🎤 Royale Lynn + Pretty Pity
📍 Heartwood Soundstage | Gainesville, FL
⏰ 7 PM
Close out your weekend with another standout live music event in Gainesville, North Florida.

🌅 BONUS GAINESVILLE IDEA

If you want something simple and FREE, head to the UF Bat Houses in Gainesville, FL around sunset and watch thousands of bats take flight. It’s one of the most iconic and uniquely North Florida experiences you can have. 🦇

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👇 What are YOU doing around Gainesville or North Florida this weekend?
Drop an event, farmers market, live music spot, or hidden gem we missed in the comments—we’d love to add it to our list!

🌿 Grow Local Group | LPT Realty
The Local Advantage in North Florida

08/07/2026

🌿 Your Local Farmers Market Guide 🍅

One of the best parts of living in North Florida? Fresh food, local makers, and communities that still know how to support their neighbors. 🤎

Whether you’re grabbing Saturday-morning produce at Haile, shopping local farms at Tech City, exploring Newberry, or spending a Monday evening at Cypress & Grove, there’s a farmers market worth adding to your calendar.

We put together this local market guide so you can save it for your next outing. 👇

🍅 Fresh, locally grown produce
🥖 Baked goods & local food
🌻 Plants, flowers & seasonal finds
🧺 Local artisans and makers
🎶 And at some markets, live music + food vendors

Now we want to know: What’s YOUR favorite local farmers market, and what’s the one thing you always buy when you go? 👇

Bonus points if you tell us about a local vendor we need to check out!

At Grow Local Group, real estate is only part of what we do. We live here, work here, shop here, and believe knowing the community is part of knowing the market. 🏡🌿

Local Expertise. Extraordinary Results.

08/06/2026

POTHOLE update for Alachua County

Pothole Reporting System & Repair Crews Doubled

Public Works has established a dedicated email address for residents to report maintenance issues, including potholes. Please continue to send future requests directly to [email protected]
Public Works staff will log a Service Request, and the Operations Unit Supervisor (OUS) will schedule the work and contact you directly with an update.

To address the current backlog, Public Works expanded its pothole patching efforts from two patching crews to now four crews. Please note that the County does not produce its own asphalt and can only obtain asphalt when the local asphalt manufacturers are producing. Most of the time, this effort is weather permitting.

Three of the four crews have been placed on a rotation schedule with each crew having between 7 to 8 roadways in their schedule. These crews have been directed to repair all potholes along the entire roadway rather than only fixing the pothole(s) being reported. While this thorough approach means individual responses might take a bit longer, it will ensure better long-term pothole repairs. The fourth crew is being used to address the larger / deeper potholes that are reported on a case-by-case basis. This fourth crew will only repair these larger potholes while the other three crews will remain on a specific roadway addressing all potholes present while on-site. The Operations Unit Coordinator and Operations Unit Supervisor have been given the authority to temporarily reassign individual crews from one roadway to another as needed.

Please note that other structural issues—such as pavement scabs, block cracking, or alligator cracking—cannot be patched and require full milling and resurfacing. These larger rehabilitation projects are limited to roads currently included in the Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP).

For updates on the County’s Transportation Capital Improvement Program, you can visit our Road Projects Page, which is updated periodically. https://alachuacounty.civilspace.io/en/projects/road-projects

08/04/2026

📚🎒 Alachua County Families—Back-to-School is Almost Here! 🍎✏️

The countdown is on! To help make the start of the school year a little less stressful, here’s your quick Back-to-School Checklist for Alachua County Public Schools:

✅ First Day of School: Monday, August 10
📅 School Calendar: https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/calendars

✅ Meet the Teacher / Open House
Most schools are hosting Meet the Teacher or Open House events on August 6–7. Find your school’s date and time here:
🏫 https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/backtoschool (Open House Schedule)

✅ School Supply Lists
Find grade-level supply lists for every ACPS school:
✏️ https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/backtoschool (School Supply Lists)

✅ Bus Information
Verify your child’s bus route and pickup/drop-off times before the first day:
🚌 https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/backtoschool (Find Your Bus)

✅ Skyward Family Access
Update emergency contacts, view schedules, report cards, and more:
💻 https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/backtoschool (Skyward Family Access Portal)

✅ School Meals
Review meal information and determine if your family needs to complete a meal benefits application:
🍎 https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/backtoschool (School Meals)

📍 Everything You Need in One Place
The ACPS Back-to-School Hub includes:

* School Supply Lists
* Open House Schedule
* School Calendar
* Bus Finder
* School Hours
* School Directory
* Skyward Family Access
* Student Registration

👉 https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/backtoschool

💙 Let’s help each other out!

Comment below with your child’s school and grade! Parents, teachers, and PTO members—share your favorite back-to-school tips, classroom wish lists, or anything new families should know.

From all of us at Grow Local Group, we wish every student, teacher, administrator, and school employee an incredible 2026-2027 school year! Here’s to a year of learning, growth, and community. ❤️🏡

07/30/2026

🚨 NEW INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY – EXPECT MULTIPLE OFFERS 🚨

Below-market pricing. Concrete block construction. Cosmetic updates already completed. Cash only. As-Is.

If you’ve been waiting for your next rental, flip, or equity play, this is your chance.

✔ 3 Bedrooms
✔ 2 Bathrooms
✔ Remodeled bathrooms
✔ Large Fenced Backyard
✔ New Flooring & Interior Updates
✔ Growing Newberry Market

📍 Open House This Weekend

Don’t assume someone else will buy it—come see it before it’s gone.

DM me for details or stop by the open house before highest and best offers are reviewed.

07/30/2026

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07/28/2026

They’re here… and they’re about to start popping up all over North Florida! 🏡🖤

Every sign represents more than just a home for sale.

It represents a family starting a new chapter.
A seller trusting us with one of their biggest investments.
And a commitment from our team to market every home like it’s our own.

We’re excited to introduce the new Grow Local Group signs, and we can’t wait to see them throughout Gainesville, Newberry, Alachua, Ocala, and the surrounding communities.

Now we’re curious…

If you were selling your home today, what would matter most to you?
👇
• Getting the highest price?
• Selling quickly?
• Having the least amount of stress?
• Working with a local expert who knows the market?

Tell us in the comments!

If you’re thinking about making a move this year—even if you’re just exploring your options—send us a message. We’d love to show you what a local-first marketing strategy can do for your home.

🌱 Grow Local Group | LPT Realty
📲 352-448-6818
🌐 GrowLocalGroupFlorida.com

07/24/2026

Is the North Central Florida real estate market finally shifting… or is it just changing?

I’ve been hearing a lot of people say, “I’m going to wait until the market gets better.”

But here’s the truth…

👉 Buyers have more choices than they did a year ago.
👉 Well-priced homes are still selling quickly.
👉 Sellers who prepare and price strategically are still achieving excellent results.

The biggest mistake I see? Waiting for the “perfect” market instead of making the right move for your personal goals.

💬 I’d love to hear your opinion…

If you were moving today, what would be your biggest concern?

🏠 Selling your current home first?
💰 Affording today’s prices or interest rates?
📦 Finding the right home?
🔑 Timing everything just right?
🤷 Or something else?

Drop your answer in the comments—I personally read and respond to every one.

Whether you’re planning a move next month or next year, having a strategy today can save you time, money, and stress later.

📩 If you’re curious about what your home is worth, wondering if it’s the right time to buy, or just want honest advice with no pressure, send me a message. I’m always happy to help.

At Grow Local Group, we’re not just selling homes—we’re helping people make confident decisions that fit their lives.

❤️ Who do you know that’s thinking about buying or selling this year? Tag them below or share this post—they might appreciate having a local expert in their corner.

07/22/2026

✨ Opportunity is knocking! ✨

Ambiance Salon & Boutique has a room available for rent, and we’re excited to welcome the right professional to our salon family.

If you’re searching for a beautiful, established space to grow your business, we’d love to connect with you.

💬 For more information, please contact Heidi.

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Share this post and help us spread the word! 💕