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Lost Scarves in North Central Florida

Last night around 9:40 PM, I LOST my scarves outside Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville. I wandered through the campus area near Library West and checked the benches along University Avenue, calling their names, but they didn't turn up. There are two scarves: one gray with a thin stripe, the other navy, both soft and worn from years of travel. I feel a mix of frustration and longing—those scarves are comfort during chilly drives and long study sessions; I hope someone spotted them and kept them safe nearby.

near Bo Diddley Plaza, downtown Gainesville 6 days ago
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Lost: Dresses in North Central FL

Last Friday at around 6:15 PM, I was volunteering at a charity fashion show inside the Historic Thomas Center in downtown Gainesville and I realized my dresses were missing. One is a royal blue maxi with silver sequins along the neckline; the other is a red knee length dress with a delicate floral pattern. I laid them on a chair just outside the main hall while we lined up for photos, and in the bustle they vanished. I retraced steps toward Depot Park and the Hippodrome State Theatre but did not see them. They mean a lot to me.

Depot Park, downtown Gainesville 13 days ago
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Lost hamsters near UF campus, Gainesville

Friday around 4:40 PM I was at home with my two hamsters, Nibbles and Patches, when they somehow squeezed free from their enclosure and vanished. I chased them through the living room, but they darted toward the door and were gone before I could catch them. I searched the Gainesville area around the UF campus, especially near Turlington Plaza and Library West, hopeful I’d spot a tiny brown and white blur. They’re small and curious, and I’m anxious about them wandering alone. If you found a couple of tiny fluffballs somewhere near campus, please keep them safe and let me know through the site.

Near Turlington Plaza, Library West 18 days ago
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Lost holiday decorations

Hi, I'm Grace Williams. At 7:02 p.m. last Friday, I realized my holiday decorations were gone from the front porch of my Gainesville apartment on University Avenue, near 13th Street. The box held a mix of light strings, small ornaments, and a garland that’s been in my family for years. Losing them feels personal and sad as the holidays approach in North Central Florida; they always brighten the entry and remind me of home. If anyone found them around the UF campus—Library West or near University Ave—I’d be grateful to have them back.

near Library West, UF campus 29 days ago
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Terrariums found in North Central Florida.

On Friday around 7:20 PM, I was tidying up near the Gainesville Farmers Market on SW 1st Avenue when I spotted three glass terrariums tucked behind a vendor's display. They looked handmade, with small ferns and colorful pebbles catching the light. I brought them to a safe spot at the information tent and waited to see if anyone would come looking. They felt precious to me, like a tiny indoor landscape someone cared for, and I hope their owner finds them soon.

Gainesville Farmers Market info tent, SW 1st Ave 29 days ago
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Found parrots near UF campus, Gainesville

I found two parrots perched on my front porch this morning at 8:15 AM in northwest Gainesville, not far from the University of Florida campus. The birds are bright green with blue tails, healthy and clearly someone's pets, but they didn’t have any visible bands. They seemed comfortable around people and followed me toward the gate as I moved around the yard. They look well cared for, so I’m sure someone in north central Florida is missing them, likely near the UF area or Kanapaha Gardens. If you recognize them, please check around Gainesville.

Near UF campus, Gainesville about 1 month ago

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