🌱 What happens next to Williston’s abandoned hospital after a failed auction?
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In today's newsletter:
- What happens next to Williston’s abandoned hospital after a failed auction?
- Have you explored Williston’s hidden fairytale garden of lakes and bridges?
Also on today's calendar: Liberte Equestrian Theater and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 60.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Abandoned Williston Hospital Fails to Draw Bidders at Tax Deed Auction (352today.com) — Williston’s long-vacant Regional General Hospital drew no bidders at Monday’s tax deed auction, leaving the property’s fate and local health-care prospects in limbo. The Levy County Clerk’s Office says the building may revert to the tax certificate holder or move to the county’s lands-available list, extending years of uncertainty over this once-critical medical facility. 
• 7 Magical Florida Spots That Will Make You Believe In Fairytales (familydestinationsguide.com) — One of the “fairytale” spots highlighted is Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens right here in Williston, a lush maze of lakes, bridges, and themed gardens fed by clear springs. The article invites you to wander its peaceful trails, spot turtles and birds, and see why this lovingly built attraction is considered a hidden Old Florida paradise.
📸 Around Williston
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Homestead Wedding Expo
Homestead Park, 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Liberte Equestrian Theater
Grande Liberté Farm , 18552 NE 81st St , Williston
4:30 pm -
Farmer's Market
Homestead Park , 1050 NE 6th Blvd , Williston
3:00 pm -
Liberte Equestrian Theater - Grande Liberte Farm
Grande Liberté Farm , 18552 NE 81st St , Williston
4:30 pm -
Line Dancing with Lauren (2 Hour Lessons)
Homestead Park , 1050 NE 6th Blvd , Williston
7:30 pm -
Healing Sound Bath
Homestead Park , 1050 NE 6th Blvd , Williston
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Farmer's Market
Homestead Park , 1050 NE 6th Blvd , Williston
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Liberte Equestrian Theater
Grande Liberté Farm , 18552 NE 81st St , Williston
4:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Night Out (GNO)
Homestead Park , 1050 NE 6th Blvd , Williston
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Homestead Park Farmer’s Market
Homestead Park , 1050 NE 6th Blvd , Williston
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The 11th Annual Garden Show & Spring Festival
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens , 4990 NE 180th Ave , Williston
9:30 am
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
Saturday May 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BBQ...
we got it. Stop by the food truck lot on the corner at the red light in bronson. Will be there today and tommorow....hope to see you guys there!! (Nextdoor Williston Highlands) - Wildfire Alert!
From the Florida Forest Service - Waccasassa Forestry Center: Update 7:45 p.m. - Final update for tonight. Due to more accurate mapping from our… (Nextdoor )
- University of Florida posted a job opening for INSTRUCTOR/PKY - Elementary School Counselor in Gainesville. Apply here.
- Chilli's posted a job opening for Busser - Gainesville Chili's in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Archer
- Animal shelter stays top priority at Alachua County along with Archer Road project (mainstreetdailynews.com)
- Jennifer Rossi wins Archer City Commission Seat 5 (mainstreetdailynews.com)
- North Florida experiences 19 inches below normal rainfall over 12 months (mainstreetdailynews.com)
Gainesville
- Historic Travelodge on University Avenue reopens as Gainesville Lodge, Twist: ‘A piece of history' (wcjb.com)
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