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Alachua County is home to the Gator Nation, and so much more!

Founded in 1869, the City of Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, Florida’s flagship university. With a population over 131,000, Gainesville is known for world-class education, health care, culture, and is a noted destination for outdoor recreation. With an ever-growing urban center surrounded by quintessentially Southern small towns, you will find so much to explore, discover and learn in Alachua County.