There's not a bad seat in the house here! Lots of cool sports to take in. The decor is really neat…read moreGator themed too. Seats are comfy and bathrooms are clean. Go Gators!

The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, always referred to as the O'Dome, is a multi-purpose arena at UF…read more Home to Division 1 SEC Gators Basketball and Top ranking women's Gymnastics.It also hosts concerts, events and academic ceremonies. I'm usually here for basketball, but today it was watching my son graduate. What an amazing experience. How exciting for every graduate to see their name on the scoreboard.

My first Blue Crab and used boat show festival was in late '80's…read more Good home town family fun. Reasonable prices for families and great entertainment. Present time's--Pure out of town mentality, expensive vendors, so-so music, greed, money,money. No fun. The organizer wants eclectic people to attend. This is Palatka. Go to St Augustine if that is your desire. Ditch organizers who idolize the Bub Light advertising disaster. Why must transplants always bring their Yankee ways with them.

Living in a state with so many sunny days there are few reasons to stay indoors, saying that it…read moreisn't very difficult to find some kind of festival within a short drive of wherever you are in Florida. The Blue Crab Festival held each year on Memorial Day Weekend may be the perfect festival to kick off your summer festival season. Although you'll find all the typical arts and craft vendors out in force that's a minor distraction, the real attractions are the Crustaceans to be more specific the infamous blue crab, but by no means is this salute to one of natures most delectable creatures the only feature here, it shares the stage with a lot of its relatives. So if it's possible that the crab cakes, she-crab soup or the soft-shells don't tantalize your tastebuds there are plenty of other options available like the fresh shrimp, crawfish and or a bowl of Arroz a la Marinera (seafood paella) no matter there's plenty of food, cold beer and live music. The festival's backdrop of the beautiful St. John River is absolutely the perfect setting, and with decades of experience in hosting this annual event the City of Palatka has it down pat.

Cast performances vary in level [Surprisingly, the best by a novice First-Timer ever on stage,…read moreyears ago] -- but the RCP's themes, plots & production materials are always lacking in Creativity, Originality, Subtlety, Sophistication, etc. . Very difficult for any experienced, 'Metro Urbanite' theatre-goer to sit through RCP's endless stream of "Knee-Slapping, Guffaw-Guffaw" Cornball Humor comedies-- i.e., the kind that appeals most to rabid fans of 'Andy Of Mayberry's' Gomer Pyle. Can we dispense with the RCP's ongoing OCD with Farce???

We visited River City Players for the first time last night. It's a small community theater nestled…read morewithin an old library. We were warmly greeted at reception, where we could get wine and drinks for donation, and peruse the work of local artists in the gallery while we waited for the show to begin. The seater seats 60-70, and instead of assigned seats, its first come, first served. If you get there early, they'll give you slips of paper to write your name and place them on your preferred seat to mark it reserved. The theater chairs were fine, but the rows were spaced just a bit too tightly. The play we came to see, "Nana's Naughty Knickers", was quite enjoyable. The cast did a great job and drew lots of laughs from the crowd. Well done, River City Players! We look forward to seeing you again!

Very welcoming, visitor-friendly AmLegion members, lots of community events, plus $7…read moreAll-You-Can-Eat breakfast, 8-11a, every Saturday . If you like G-sales, come for breakfast & shop items, the first Sat of each month, 8a-12p. Easy access, parking, interesting conversations for all. Come support a veteran org & enjoy!

Friendly group, great community support. Very helpful to veterans. Stop by for a visit. limited…read morehours, no canteen. But I don't drink, so that does not matter to me. Everyone was very welcoming my first and next few visits. I decided to join. Great affordable breakfast on Saturdays. Third Saturday no breakfast, but early afternoon dinner. Join us!

Nice to go to a local movie house that cares about their customers. Had a fun evening and hard to…read morebeat the prices. Makes me wonder why other theaters charge so much more. Will be back!

Always a Great time, Great value and Wonderful Staff. A Great evening out in Starke. First run…read morefilms and Fresh popcorn.

I've had the pleasure of residing on Tumble Farm since November and I love the farm feel close to…read moretown. You can enjoy the quiet of the farm and when you want to feel the aura of the city it is only 30 minutes away in Gainesville. I enjoy hanging out with the goats, donkey and horses. Maureen and Nick are wonderful hosts.

Had the pleasure of staying here with my family in our RV from Sept 2017 to Jan 2018…read more The owners are lovely people and the property is gorgeous. There's a menagerie of farm animals that my 3 year old loved. The owners even let us grow a vegetable garden while we were there. My in-laws and my parents stayed at the air bnb on separate occasions and both were comfortable. Tumble Farm has a real "Choose-your-own-adventure" vibe. The owners can help accommodate whenever you want to do in the area. From biking to canoing. This is a great place to have a rustic wedding, take a boy scout troop, travel with your horses, whatever event you can think of. Check the air BNB listings (Tofu House and a yellow scamp RV) for reviews from folks who actually stayed rather than one grumpy reviewer who just drove through.

I have seen two plays and I am amazed each and every time! I saw Beauty and the Beast and Grease!…read moreBoth of them blew me away! The staff were all super kind, the prices for snacks and drinks were all reasonable. You even get a nifty memorabilia cup for any purchase of beer or wine! Prices are $12 a student and I think it's a great price! It's definitely a must do in Gainesville to come here and watch a play! The best part is immediately after the show you can go ahead and meet the performers!

Wish we had taken more pictures! We saw Mamma Mia at Gainesville Community Playhouse last night. It…read morewas wonderful. The sets were high quality, loved the choreography, and the actors were stellar. I'm glad they spent the extra and simply bought the music rather than do it live. It was...ABBAsolutely amazing. GCP has been doing great shows for years; community theatre generally thrives off of word of mouth, so I'm surprised there aren't more reviews here singing their praises. The prices aren't outrageous. Acting is always great. Sets are always great. If you're in Gainesville, and haven't seen a show here--why not? Take a night off from going downtown and see some more Gainesville culture.

We arrived at 8:30 a.m. on a Friday, and the track was already abuzz with movement. The skies were…read moreclear, and the sun was shining, but it was only 58°. I recall my uncle mentioning that if it's hot, the car will run slower. We could smell the food the vendors prepared for the day's crowd. Suddenly, the roar of the engines came to life, and the wife heard the announcer say, "Welcome to the Gaternationals; it is a gorgeous day for racing." The drag racers rolled to the staging lanes with their dragsters doing burnouts. They carefully pulled into the pre-stage beams. Finally, there was the first yellow, the second yellow, and the third yellow, and then it was full throttle down the track. We watched reigning Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown produce a 3.685-seconds at 334.24 mph run in his 11K horsepower Matco Tools dragster. Also, Jack Beckman took the top qualifier in a Funny Car with 3.832 seconds at 334.65 mph in his 11K horsepower PEAK Chevy Camaro SS. Most importantly, every ticket is a pit pass for those who have never been to an NRHA event, meaning you can watch the crews prepare and adjust their dragsters. I noticed that we were lucky to sit in the stands without being surrounded by cigarette smokers. We've had a problem with several venues in the past overlooking smokers. The restrooms were well-maintained, the food vendors were ample, and currently, the venue allowed coolers at a max of 14" x 14" x 14". We took our seat cushions, but they can't be bigger than 18" x 10". However, alcohol, dope, and glass containers were not allowed. While we were there enjoying the event, I looked back at 2024 as a very challenging year since I lost my uncle to cancer, and being at an NHRA keeps his memory fresh for us.

My husband and I are from the Midwest and have traveled to nine NHRA tracks across the country…read more Unfortunately, the experience at Gainesville Raceway was the most disappointing of all the events we have attended. From the two hours it took to get into the track to the poor organization around the grandstands, the overall experience was extremely frustrating. While the email notifying attendees that traffic would be heavy was appreciated, it would have been much more helpful to give specific guidance--such as recommending that fans leave two hours before the time they hoped to arrive. There were also challenges with grandstand access. Each time fans went up the steps to their seats, they were required to show their tickets. At the B/C steps, for example, a staff member would not allow a teenager to return to his seat to rejoin his parents and instead made him step aside and call them. A simple hand-stamp system would have made re-entry far easier and avoided these situations. Additionally, during the Sunday finals a storm moved in that was clearly visible on radar. Despite the approaching weather, there was no announcement advising fans to leave the grandstands. Crowds were left sitting through a heavy downpour with significant lightning. From a safety standpoint--especially with so many people in the stands--this felt like very poor planning. NHRA events are always a great time, and we have had wonderful experiences at many other tracks across the country. Unfortunately, this particular venue did not live up to those standards, and based on our experience, we would recommend attending an NHRA event at a different track.