Let's Go Downtown "Free Fridays" Plaza Series (Gainesville) From May to October, the Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville comes alive every Friday night from 8-10 pm as local and regional bands and performing arts are showcased under the stars. The Plaza is located on the corner of SE 1st St. and E. University Ave. in historic downtown. So grab your blanket and lawn chair and plan to be downtown this Friday night! Call: 352-393-8746 or E-mail

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Music Lovers & Musicians - Fun, Food & Music @ Lake County Musician's Swap Meet Presented by LiveCFL. com, August 8th 11 Am to 5 PM (on the second Sunday of each month) at Renninger's Antiques Center, 20651 US Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL. Buy • Sell • Trade. TONS OF GREAT GEAR and GREAT DEALS. Guitars, Amplifiers, microphones, PA gear, Saxophones, Clarinets, Banjos and much, much, more. Admission is just $2. Jam starts at 2pm. For dealer space reservations or for more info call or email Call: 352-735-0025 or E-mail

18th Annual Rio Royale Benefit Gala for Kids, Sat, Aug 21, 2010; 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm. Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County ■Exotic Dinner ■Silent Auction ■Live Entertainment ■Casino Games ■Samba and Salsa Dancing ■Capoeira Performers ■Beer and Wine Included The 2010 Rio Royale Gala for Kids will be hosted by Radio Personality Storm Roberts along with Mrs. Shelley Meyer, wife of head coach Urban Meyer. For tickets or to donate Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County Call: 352-372-5342 or E-mail

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Butterfly - friendly Plant Sale Interested in attracting butterflies to your property? The Florida Museum of Natural History is offering butterfly - friendly plants for sale on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 10am -5pm. Ten plants will be featured each week ranging from host, native, accent and nectar plants along with at least five additional unannounced species. All proceeds benefit the Butterfly Rainforest. Florida Museum of Natural History Call: 352-846-2000 or E-mail

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A Taste of Talent Local Author Showcase - All About Art is a small art gallery in Belleview which has gathered 8 authors for a booksigning/ meet and greet event July 23, 7-9pm. Each author brings their own unique blend of creativity through their stories that inspire and entertain. Authors: LYNN ABBEY, ALLAN ANSORGE, CISSY HASSELL, LYDIA (FILZEN) HAWKE, CONNIE MANN, KIMBERLY RAISER, GARY SHOWALTER & KATHLEEN WALLS. Tickets are $5.00 each - Ticket proceeds go to the Florida Literacy Coalition. Call: 352-426-0170 or E-mail

Town of MICANOPY Independence Day PARADE/ FIREWORKS, ALL HELD on Sat. July 3rd! CELEBRATE AMERICA! - DON'T MISS EXCITEMENT IN MICANOPY! *8:30 - 1pm: LIFESouth Blood Drive at FIRE STATION near Basketball Court *11:00 am: Micanopy Museum FISH FRY - Delicious Meal! Open til sold out! *11:00 am: PARADE! - Happy "Fourth 4th of July" Cholokka Blvd (downtown Micanopy) *5:00 - 8:30 pm: BOUNCE HOUSE - Music - Food - Fun - Games! at Ball Field in Micanopy *Dusk: FIREWORKS A Grand Spectacle at Ballpark! Call: 352-466-3121 or E-mail

FREE admission – July 2nd & 3rd. Hampton Veterans Memorial Fund Inc. Will Host Their 4th Annual Vet Fest Music Fest. The Vet Fest Music Fest 2010 Will Be Held At The Dixieland Music Park In Waldo (Behind The Classic Café) Event Will Be Open On Friday From 2:00 p. m. Till 11:30 p. m. And Saturday From 10:00 a. m. Till 11:30 p. m. 21 Live Bands, Many Vendors, and Benefit Runs! For More Information click the link below or call Jim At 352-215-9217 Call: 352-215-9217 or E-mail

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Alachua: 11th Annual July 4th Celebration on Sunday, July 4th from Noon until 10 p. m. at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua (14300 NW 146th Terrace) There will be free activities for kids, adults, live musical entertainment, unique vendors and a dazzling half - hour fireworks display at 9:30 p. m. Call: 386-418-6100 or E-mail

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Lake City: FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Event features live entertainment by singers, musicians and dancers along with games, rock climbing, bounce houses and food starting at 5:30 p. m. fireworks at 9:20 p. m. also will celebrate the city’s 150th anniversary. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and gather around Lake Desoto's edge for this magnificent display. Call: 386-758-1312 or E-mail

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