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Featured event banner: 2026 Herbicide Workshop
FEATURED EVENT

2026 Herbicide Workshop

August 19, 2026 COUNTY EXTENSION

The North Central Florida CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Specie Management Area) group is holding a workshop on how to read a pesticide label, apply herbicides safely and what to use on an invasive plant you may be trying to control. We will also have a “hands-on” demonstration of application techniques after learning to calibrate our sprayers! Gotta do the math correctly if you want to be successful spraying!

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Featured event banner: Herbicide Workshop for Landowners
FEATURED EVENT

Herbicide Workshop for Landowners

August 19, 2026 COUNTY EXTENSION

Join us to learn about herbicides and how to keep your land weed-free in a fun, laid-back workshop!

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Featured event banner: Great Southeast Pollinator Count – Fort White
FEATURED EVENT

Great Southeast Pollinator Count – Fort White

August 21, 2026 COUNTY EXTENSION

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!

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Featured event banner: Great Southeast Pollinator Count - Hearthstone Botanical Gardens
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Great Southeast Pollinator Count - Hearthstone Botanical Gardens

August 22, 2026 COUNTY EXTENSION

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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Food Truck Wednesday
Aug 19, 2026

Location: Olustee Park - Downtown Lake City 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – Join us ever...

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Trivia Nation at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – Lake City
Aug 19, 2026

Location: Beef 'O' Brady's 857 SW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL, United States – Free to play, live weekly tri...

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TODAY
Event image: Karaoke Wednesday at Gator’s Dockside
Karaoke Wednesday at Gator’s Dockside
Aug 19, 2026

Location: Gator's Dockside 313 NW Commons Loop, Lake City, FL, United States – Join us every Wednesday ni...

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Pickleball Richardson Community Center
Aug 20, 2026

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

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Event image: Pickleball Richardson Community Center Gym
Pickleball Richardson Community Center Gym
Aug 20, 2026

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

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The Woods Splash Park
Aug 20, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend...

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Event image: Thursday Fitness Nights at The Woods
Thursday Fitness Nights at The Woods
Aug 20, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – THURSDAY FITNESS NIGHTS 5:30PM...

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Pickleball Outside at Richardson Community Center
Aug 20, 2026

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

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Event image: Free Intro Clinic Pickleball at The Woods
Free Intro Clinic Pickleball at The Woods
Aug 20, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – New to pickleball? Start here....

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Event image: Live Music at Marion Street Bistro
Live Music at Marion Street Bistro
Aug 20, 2026

Location: Marion Street Bistro and The Tavern 281 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – LIVE MUSIC...

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Event image: Trivia Night at Gator’s Dockside
Trivia Night at Gator’s Dockside
Aug 20, 2026

Location: Gator's Dockside 313 NW Commons Loop, Lake City, FL, United States – Gather your team and put y...

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The Woods Splash Park
Aug 21, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend...

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Event image: Live Music at Marion Street Bistro
Live Music at Marion Street Bistro
Aug 21, 2026

Location: Marion Street Bistro and The Tavern 281 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – LIVE MUSIC...

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LIVE Music at Cooper’s Hideout
Aug 21, 2026

Location: Cooper's Hideout 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City, FL, United States – Outdoor Entertainment Venue...

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Growers and Makers Market
Aug 22, 2026

Location: Olustee Park - Downtown Lake City 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, United States – Come show an...

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Chantelle Country Club at The Woods
Aug 22, 2026

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

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Event image: The Candle Bar at MUSE
The Candle Bar at MUSE
Aug 22, 2026

Location: MUSE Candles + Home Fragrances 124 NW Veterans Street, Lake City, FL, United States – THE CANDL...

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Event image: The Woods Splash Park
The Woods Splash Park
Aug 22, 2026

Location: The Woods FL 149 SW Woolsey Glen, Lake City, FL, United States – About this event Every Weekend...

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Lost & Found Dogs

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Aug 19, 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

News item banner: New Policy Lowers Field Rental Fees for Local Travel Teams
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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