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Become a citizen scientist at the Great Southeast Pollinator Count! Join UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County at the Fort White Library Native Garden to learn about Florida’s native pollinators and their habitats, contribute to citizen science, and participate in a simple 15-minute pollinator count. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages. Bring a chair and water!

Become a citizen scientist at the Great Southeast Pollinator Count! Join UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County at Hearthstone Botanical Gardens to learn about Florida’s native pollinators and their habitats, contribute to citizen science, and participate in a simple 15-minute pollinator count. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages. Bring a chair and water!

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The Woods Splash Park

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Aug 21, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend | 12PM–8PM Daily 149 SW Wools...

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Live Music at Marion Street Bistro

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Aug 21, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Marion Street Bistro and The Tavern 281 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – LIVE MUSIC IS BACK AT MARION STREET! Joi...

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LIVE Music at Cooper’s Hideout

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Aug 21, 2026

Location: Cooper's Hideout 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City, FL, United States – Outdoor Entertainment Venue serving beer & wine - featuri...

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Growers and Makers Market

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Aug 22, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Olustee Park - Downtown Lake City 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – Come show and see the local growers and ha...

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Chantelle Country Club at The Woods

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Aug 22, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – Join us for a new era of wellness at The Woods. This Saturda...

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The Candle Bar at MUSE

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Aug 22, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: MUSE Candles + Home Fragrances 124 NW Veterans Street, Lake City, FL, United States – THE CANDLE BAR Looking for something fu...

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The Woods Splash Park

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Aug 22, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend | 12PM–8PM Daily 149 SW Wools...

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Live Music at Marion Street Bistro

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Aug 22, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Marion Street Bistro and The Tavern 281 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – LIVE MUSIC IS BACK AT MARION STREET! Joi...

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LIVE Music at Cooper’s Hideout

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Aug 22, 2026

Location: Cooper's Hideout 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City, FL, United States – Outdoor Entertainment Venue serving beer & wine - featuri...

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Sunday Funday at Cooper’s Hideout

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Aug 23, 2026

Location: Cooper's Hideout 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City, FL, United States – Outdoor Entertainment Venue serving beer & wine - featuri...

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Sunday Brunch at Cooper’s Hideout

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Aug 23, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Cooper's Hideout 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City, FL, United States – Outdoor Entertainment Venue serving beer & wine - featuri...

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Sunday Bottomless Brunch

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Aug 23, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – Brunch just got louder. Sunday Bottomless Brunch is where go...

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The Woods Splash Park

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Aug 23, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend | 12PM–8PM Daily 149 SW Wools...

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Rum 138 Sunday Funday and Farmers Market

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Aug 23, 2026

Location: Rum 138 2070 SW County Road 138, Ft. White, FL, United States – Rum 138 #livemusic #SundayFunday our outdoor entertainment se...

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Pickleball Richardson Community Center Gym

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Aug 23, 2026

Location: Richardson Community Center 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City, FL, United States – Richardson Community Center Gym Indoor P...

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Pickleball Richardson Community Center

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Aug 23, 2026 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Location: Richardson Community Center 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City, FL, United States – Richardson Community Center Drop-in fee:...

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Lost & Found Dogs

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Aug 21, 2026 ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT

Searching for a missing pet? View lost and found pups picked up by Animal Enforcement.

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Business Impact Statements for Proposed EMS Municipal Service Taxing Unit

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Jun 05, 2026 BCC ADMINISTRATION

Business Impact Statements for Proposed EMS Municipal Service Taxing Units to be considered June 18, 2026

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New Policy Lowers Field Rental Fees for Local Travel Teams

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Jun 24, 2025

The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners has approved a new resolution updating park rules and field rental fees, including a signi...

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Phone: 386-758-1005
Fax: 386-758-2182

Email: bccadmin@columbiacountyfla.com

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135 NE Hernando Avenue, Suite 203
Lake City, FL 32055 (opens in new window)

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P.O. Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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Tel. (386) 758-1326
Fax: (386) 758-2182
Email: publicrecords@columbiacountyfla.com

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Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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