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12/07/2025

As we have gotten past The Fourth of July and now zooming towards Labor Day … we have a question for you!

What song has been YOUR Song of Summer 2025?

- DeShawn Isaac on Play FM

04/07/2025

Americana with The Wire Birds and The Wandering Hours at the Free Fridays Concert Series

Friday, July 4, 7:00 p.m. | Bo Diddley Plaza
111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features folk music from The Wire Birds and The Wandering Hours at Bo Diddley Plaza. The eight-piece group The Wire Birds feature a chamber music string section supporting powerful songwriting and storytelling. The five-piece string band The Wandering Hours visits from Tampa with upbeat bluegrass and folk music. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the plaza concert stage in downtown Gainesville. Make a night of it and grab dinner from nearby walkable restaurants.

02/07/2025

Busy Night Coming up at 7pm on The Night Show With DeShawn Isaac on Play FM!

- People are talking about the Diddy Verdict we’ll fill you in on what is up on that.

- Gainesville kicks off the Fourth Tomorrow. I’ll have the deets in Headlines at Seven!

- Most Requested is complicated and your vote can make less complicated.

Plus weird News, Celeb News and Plenty of Hits starting at Seven on PlayFm - #1 For All The Hits

02/07/2025

North Central Florida, are you ready for the Fourth of July? We are ready, and PlayFM has a list of the big events happening in our area!

Alachua County

Thursday, July 3rd

WUFT’s Fanfares & Fireworks 2025 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field (605 Woodlawn Drive, Gainesville, FL 32603).

WUFT presents a night of music and fireworks at the University of Florida. Music performances include Now Leaving Space, Sooza Brass Band, The Savants, Gainesville Community Band, and the Gainesville Pops. Bring a chair or spread out a blanket and enjoy food from multiple food trucks on site. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Friday, July 4th

City of Alachua Annual Fourth of July Celebration 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Legacy Park (15400 Peggy Road, Alachua, FL 32615). The annual celebration, dubbed the “Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America,” draws a festive crowd to Legacy Park Amphitheatre to celebrate the Fourth. Enjoy live music, a kids’ corner, food trucks, and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

Red, White and Brew at Blackadder Brewing Company 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.| Blackadder Brewing Company (618 Northwest 60th Street Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32607). Enjoy $4 select beer and the signature ‘Murica “Cocktail.” Strega Nona’s Pizza will be on-site.

Jack Gamble Melon Run 8 a.m. -11 a.m. | Westside Park (1001 Northwest 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605). Cost: $25-$35. Annual event in its 46th year featuring a three-mile run hosted by the Florida Track Club. Age groupings for awards are in 10-year increments. Refreshments will be served to all runners after the race.

Town of Micanopy Independence Day Parade and Fireworks 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Micanopy Main Street (Northeast Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667).

The parade starts at 11 a.m. along Cholokka Blvd. The evening celebration includes music, food, a splash zone, and free bounce houses for kids beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Carson Robert Sports Complex. Fireworks launch at dusk.

4th of July Celebration 11 a.m. | Micanopy historic district (Parade start: Tuscawilla Road and Cholokka Boulevard).

Free entry; items and food for sale. Family event featuring traditional parade, music, food, and fireworks. Shops and eateries will be open. Ballpark fun from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Carson Roberts Sports Complex (702 Northwest 3rd Street). Fireworks at 8:45 p.m.

For more July 4th events outside of Alachua County and Gainesville, and there are a ton of them, WCJB has more info at their link.

https://www.wcjb.com/2025/06/23/july-4th-events-happening-all-around-north-central-florida/

22/06/2025

Hey Online Listeners! We are back and streaming Live at playfmonline.com! Thank you for your patience as we straighten out these gremlins in the system to make sure we can bring you all the hits!

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21/06/2025

So if you are listening in Gainesville on 105.7 FM you are probably wondering saying “What do you mean you’re not on? We hear you loud and clear!” And you are right if you are in Gainesville The Night Show is rolling into Most Requested at Nine.

But if you stream us on Audacy, tune in, Live365 or playfmonline.com you noticed there are some issues tonight and we are working on it because we know you love the hits and we will be back soon.

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18/06/2025

23/05/2025

It's Weekend Enertainment Gainesville Style and Thank You City of Gainesville for the information

Opening Weekend for “The Play That Goes Wrong,” May 23 – June 8

Friday, May 23, 8:00 a.m. | Gainesville Community Playhouse
4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605

Americana with Wim Tapley & The Cannons with hallpass at Heartwood Soundstage Friday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. | Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL 3260

NCAA Softball Championship Gainesville Super Regional
Friday, May 23, 11:00 a.m. | Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
2880 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 3260

Farm-to-Table Dinner Benefiting Gaineville Giving Garden Saturday, May 24, 7:00 p.m. 231 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, 3260

Boca Fiesta’s Punk Showcase Rocks the Free Fridays Concert Series Friday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. | Bo Diddley Plaza
111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601

Have a Great Weekend, From Bud in the Play-FM newsroom

16/05/2025

Weekend Entertainment Gainesville Style
Some fun things to do this Weekend

Fifth Avenue Arts Festival, May 17 and 18
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. | Santa Fe College Blount Center
401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 32601

Newberry Watermelon Festival
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. | CountryWay Town Square
1739 SW 248th Dr., Ste. 20, Newberry, FL 3266

World Tree Kangaroo Day
Saturday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. | Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Loosey's Downtown, Showcase at the Free Fridays Concert Series Friday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. | Bo Diddley Plaza

Have a Great Weekend from Bud in the Play Fm Newsroom

11/05/2025

Wishing all our moms out there a Happy and calm Mother's Day. Enjoy the day by turning us on your favorite connected device right now!

09/05/2025

Free Fridays Concert Series – Random Kats

Friday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. | Bo Diddley Plaza
111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 it's Bud from the Play-FM news Room. Happy Mother's Day-Kick off your weekend with live music under the stars at Gainesville’s iconic Free Fridays Concert Series! This week, Random Kats takes the stage, delivering a lively mix of folk, rock, and country hits. Known for their upbeat energy and crowd-pleasing setlist, Random Kats is the perfect soundtrack for a fun night out. Make it an evening to remember — grab dinner at one of the many walkable downtown restaurants before the show, then head to Bo Diddley Plaza to sing along, dance, and soak up the local music scene. 🎶 The Free Fridays Concert Series is the region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series, showcasing diverse local and regional talent all season long. 📍 Admission: Free📅 Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.🌐 Visit Gainesville, Alachua County’s Free Fridays Concert Series page for the full lineup.

18/04/2025

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