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Say farewell to Skate Country in Gainesville after 40 years of operating

Skaters enjoy the Skate Country roller rink Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at the Thompson Bridge Road location in Gainesville. After more than 40 years of operation at the site the longtime rink will be closing. - photo by Scott Rogers

10162021 SKATE 1.jpg — Skaters enjoy the Skate Country roller rink Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at the Thompson Bridge Road location in Gainesville. After more than 40 years of operation at the site the longtime rink will be closing. - photo by Scott Rogers

After four decades of hosting birthday parties and skate nights, Skate Country in Gainesville is closing its doors a final time.