Gator Nation Giving Day is almost here!
UF's eighth annual Giving day has arrived! For 1 day, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from midnight and ending at 11:59 PM, generous Gators everywhere join together for one day of giving to the University of Florida in meaningful ways.
The Marion County Gator Club is participating in this special event, with all donations going to our Scholarship fund, which will be used to provide scholarships to students in Marion County who attend UF. Even though the official event is on 2/19, our giving link is already open and taking donations. Visit the Marion County Gator Club's special Giving link to make a difference to students in the area as well as to help your gator club with recognition and bragging rights.
YOU can also choose to donate to other worthwhile UF programs during this special event.
Bank Street Giving Day celebration
To commemorate this special event, your gator club will be meeting at Bank Street Patio Bar (120 E Fort King St, downtown Ocala) from 6:15 - 8:15 PM. If you haven't yet, you can donate during the event.
Special guests include Franz Beard, sports writer and author who will be selling his new book, "Golden Season" chronicling UF basketball's 2025 national championship season. He will speak as well as sign his book which is available for purchase.
2026 Football Schedule
Date
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Opponent
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Location
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Time
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| September 5 |
Florida Atlantic |
Gainesville, FL |
TBA |
| September 12 |
Campbell |
Gainesville, FL |
TBA
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| September 19 |
@ Auburn |
Auburn, AL |
TBA |
| September 26 |
Ole Miss
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Gainesville, FL |
TBA |
| October 3 |
@ Missouri |
Columbia, MO |
TBA |
| October 10 |
South Carolina |
Gainesville, FL |
TBA |
| October 17 |
@ Texas |
Austin, TX |
TBA |
| October 31 |
Georgia |
Atlanta, GA |
TBA |
| November 7 |
Oklahoma |
Gainesville, FL |
TBA |
| November 14 |
Kentucky |
Lexington, KY |
TBA |
| November 21 |
Vanderbilt |
Gainesville, FL |
TBA |
| November 28 |
Florida State |
Tallahassee, FL |
TBA |
2025 Year in review
A Fabulous Dia de los Muertos 5K
The Marion County Gator club dipped its toes into fundraising by hosting the 3rd annual Dia de los Muertos 5K on October 25, and all of our hard work resulted in much success. Not only were there almost more than 2 times as many participants than last year's event, but by all accounts, everyone had a great time. The kids fun run was equally enjoyable as were the many colorful costumes.
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Memorial Flags to honor those who have passed on
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Visit our Facebook page to see many more photos of this wonderful event. https://www.facebook.com/MarionCountyGatorClub/
1st Welcome to the Gatorhood event a success!
The new Marion County Gator club is off to a great start as an invigorated club, by hosting our first Welcome to the Gatorhood event at the Bank Street Patio Bar in downtown Ocala. In addition to introducing guests to our club, we were joined by John Kane, Executive Director of the Hamilton School, with a presentation about UF's newest up and coming academic initiative.
Gator Club invited to tour UF Veterinary Hospital
Members of the Marion County Gator Club were treated to a private tour of the UF Veterinary hospital at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. The tour of this state-of-the-art facility was as impressive as it was educational. Following the tour, club members and guests converged on the nearby Yellow Pony restaurant for lunch and cameraderie. Additional photos can be found on our Facebook page.
2025 International Gator Day at Interfaith Warehouse
Check out this video provided by Karla Greenway containing images from the volunteering event.