Mary Reichardt will lead the marketing and communications team for best-in-class real estate developer CONCEPT COMPANIES, established in 2004, and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida.  Reichardt, a 15-year veteran in the field and 2005 graduate of the University of Florida, has a diverse portfolio of marketing, communications and public relations work that influenced the hire.  ...

In honor of their excellence and dedication to the industry during a record-setting year for tourism – with a reported $155.8 million paid in overnight lodging sales in Alachua County, Visit Gainesville, Alachua County presented special recognition plaques to industry workforce members nominated by their peers at the December 7, 2022 meeting of the Alachua...

Ring in the Holidays with Stage Performances at the Hippodrome Theatre   A Christmas Carol Now through Friday, December 23 Bah Humbug to dashing through the snow and sleigh rides in Florida. Staying true to the weighty themes of the original novel while delivering a gripping story, cheerful holiday music, and genuine laughs for the...

Starting in January, the University of Florida will reinstate road restrictions that reduce vehicular traffic in the academic core of campus. The restrictions, designed to improve pedestrian safety, will begin Jan. 9 during peak traffic hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays when classes are in session. The four entry points to the...

There will be lots of festive fun for the whole family. Event Activities for the day include: Santa Visit & Tree Lighting – Live Performances – Food Trucks – Teddy Bear Mobile – Train Rides – Pony Rides – Games & Prizes – Balloon Artist – Face Painting – Kettle Corn – Dance Performances –...

Three Alachua County Public School students have been named finalists in the annual Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which awards scholarships to high school seniors based on their academic success, leadership and service to their schools and communities. The students are now in the running to become Coca-Cola Scholars, who are each awarded $20,000 college scholarships.    ...

Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (“AGTC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AGTC), has announced the successful completion of the previously announced tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of AGTC by a portfolio company of Syncona Limited (LON: SYNC) (“Syncona”). The Offer, as extended, expired at 5:00 p.m.,...

Students, faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to the “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road. The Holiday Gator is the large, forged steel alligator sculpture that has been placed on the lawn...

Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased in November to 64.7, up 1.8 points from a revised figure of 62.9 in October. However, national sentiment decreased over three points. All five components that make up the index increased. Floridians’ opinions about current economic conditions improved in November. Perceptions of personal financial situations now compared with a year...

 Butler Enterprises has announced the opening of Aerie, one of the fastest growing brands in the apparel industry will be open in Spring 2023. Aerie is committed to creating exceptional merchandise collections while positively influencing the way women see themselves and treat others. The store offers intimates, apparel, activewear, and swimwear with every piece designed...