GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will soon have the opportunity to discover the state’s famous coastal waters and deep surfing culture in the new exhibit “Surfing Florida,” opening Aug. 31.

ALACHUA, Fla. — More than 500 biotechnology industry professionals, researchers and business leaders are expected to attend the 10th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology May 9 at RTI Biologics in Progress Corporate Park.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gainesville Orchestra and the Harn Museum of Art will present an evening of art demonstrations and music featuring animation and honoring the musical scores from Disney films on May 10.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida welcomes high school students with a knack for chemistry to put their skills to the test Friday at the annual Gainesville Chemathon.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The seventh annual Midnight Fun Run scheduled for Wednesday night is an opportunity for University of Florida students to relieve stress during finals, accomplish their first 5K or train for a future race. Although the event aims to benefit student health, UF faculty and staff, guests and general public also are invited to participate.

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Families will have the opportunity to admire the landscapes in “Printmaking in the Age of Rembrandt” and celebrate Earth Day at the Harn Museum of Art during Family Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History marks Earth Day with a special program Saturday.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Exotic pets can be fun, but if an animal becomes too big, too costly or too difficult to manage, the enjoyment may disappear and owners may start looking for ways to make the animal do the same.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — ACCENT Speakers Bureau, Student Government Productions and Pride Awareness Month at the University of Florida will bring actress, comedian and devoted gay rights advocate Sarah Silverman, to campus on April 22.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida School of Music alumnus Nicholas Pallesen returns to UF for an exclusive musical performance April 20 featuring the University of Florida Concert Choir, Gainesville Civic Chorus and the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra.