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Commission agrees to discuss City of Gainesville outdoor seating proposal for West Lawn
Summary
Commissioners agreed to discuss the city's pilot plan for outdoor dining and temporary seating on the County West Lawn at a joint meeting; reactions ranged from concerns about encouraging parties and risks to youth to support for a small experiment limited to picnic tables and close coordination with city police.
The City of Gainesville has proposed a pilot to create outdoor dining/seat areas downtown and asked whether the county would allow use of the West Lawn for picnic tables and tents through mid‑December. County staff described planned purchasing of picnic tables for parks that could be used on the West Lawn, with tents available from…
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