Letter: Melrose residents urge Alachua County Commission to deny permit for Wildflowers Music Festival

Letter to the editor

Melrose Forever, a grassroots organization, is voicing new concerns after organizers of the proposed Wildflowers Music Park announced event dates for March 13–15, 2026, and posted ticket prices, despite not having applied for or received a Temporary Use Permit from Alachua County.

The Melrose Business and Community Association’s (MBCA) annual meeting took place on November 6, where festival supporters claimed the event would “help local businesses” and “bring jobs.” Residents disagree…

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