Things To Do In Gainesville, Alachua County 4/26/24

Zodie Green

Hey there! I'm Zodie. I work with residents, new residents and visitors in and around Gainesville, FL who want to get weekly information about theatre events, comedy shows, sporting events, restaurants’ happy hour and other fun events in our beautiful city of Gainesville. I've been a Realtor for 17 years and I've served very many families to date. The best praise I've ever received from a client was: "well informed, knowledgeable and ethical". Helping people to achieve their desires in a home, makes me so proud and drives everything I do! If you're looking for a Realtor who is energetic and knows the community well, I'd love to work with you, too! I've furthered my education by obtaining a Broker’s License, Graduate Realtor Institute-GRI and At Home with Diversity-AHWD credentials to serve you well. When I'm not helping people buy, sell or invest in Real Estate, I can be found lounging on the beach, serving in my community or spending time with family exploring new recipes. Want to learn more about how we can work together? Message me anytime! Thanks for reading my story! Contact me any time with your real estate questions at (352) 359-3767. See you around town! If you're looking for a Realtor who is energetic and knows the community well, I'd love to work with you, too!

Things To Do in Gainesville, Alachua County 4.26.24

Another weekend that is filled with things to do in Gainesville, Alachua County. Some of the things to do in Gainesville on Friday includes Shaped by Water Reception, concert with Corey Smith and Rambler Kane, InLight Digital Art & Light Festival and Tioga Movie Night. Do you love bats, well on Saturday there is Bat Appreciation Day, Tree Fest, Our Town Home & Garden Show, Never Grow Up: A Kids Swift Dance Party Returned and Gainesville Roller Derby vs Tallahassee Roller Derby are a few of the events. So, on Sunday things to do in Gainesville are Double Duce JW Gilmore & Dalton James, Best Buds Mixer with Camp Run-a-Mutt, West Side Takeover and Mother’s Day Tea Party to benefit Girls Place are 3 of the 6 events available. Have Fun this weekend!

Your FL Life Mortgage Report

This week, the mortgage rates increased by .16%. Fannie Mae is reporting that though rates have increased, there isn’t a decrease in sales in comparison to December 2023. However, how do the numbers look in comparison to last year’s April numbers. The comparison in Alachua County is, 410 homes were sold last year April and so far for this month, there are 380 homes sold. So, Fannie Mae is correct in saying that the numbers have still increased regardless of the rate increase. So, the rate increases are not affecting buyer’s decision to buy this year.

Your FL Life Trivia

What is the nickname of Florida?

The Answer

Florida’s nickname in 1950 was made official by Florida’s Legislative. Other nicknames of Florida are Peninsula and Big Bend. Other states have nicknames that came from something related to its past, the weather, a historical moment, a landmark or a cultural icon. After Florida became the 125^th state in the US it was then known by its nickname. Other fun facts about Florida are, it has over 100,000 earthquakes each year. I am glad I have never experienced one and hope never to. Did you know that Florida has over 1,300 golf courses and I’m quite sure there are still more to come? This state is known to have the most golf courses and understandably so. With 300 days of sunshine each year, Florida is known as the Sunshine State. With such weather, vacationers, retirees and snowbirds find this state appealing and make it one of the most visited places to go, especially when they hear the name being used in marketing.