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New Culinary Hub Opening in Gainesville
City Food Hall, the fastest growing food hall company in the U.S., is set to open one of its innovative food hall concepts in the midtown area of Gainesville on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Located within The Standard at Gainesville complex and just across from the University of Florida campus, the new 14,000 sq foot...
Alachua County Companies Join Heart Walk to Turn Bystanders to Lifesavers
Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple survival rates. That is why the American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, is broadening efforts to empower companies in Alachua County to become champions of CPR through the...
ClearSky Health Breaks Ground on New Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
ClearSky Health, a leading provider of rehabilitative healthcare services, has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Lake City. The facility, located at 198 SW Real Terrace, will offer specialized rehabilitative care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal injuries, hip fractures, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other complex medical...
New signage to Indicate Boundaries of Gainesville’s ACE Districts
In time for the return of college students and sports fans to the area, the City of Gainesville is installing new signs along streets in its two Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) Districts where open containers of alcohol are permitted between 8 a.m. and midnight daily. These “sip and stroll areas” are located where there...
Cornell Appointed to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors
In keeping with his many years of distinguished service to the people of Alachua County and the State of Florida, Alachua County Commissioner Ken Cornell was elected to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Board of Directors at the association’s annual conference. During his two-year term as an elected FAC Board of Directors member, Cornell...
Axogen, Inc. Announces New Leadership Appointments
Axogen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXGN), a global leader in developing and marketing innovative surgical solutions for peripheral nerve injuries, has announced that Michael Dale is appointed as chief executive officer and as a member of the Axogen Board of Directors effective August 9, 2024. He succeeds Karen Zaderej, who will remain in an advisory role for...
Butler Enterprises Announces Opening of Rowan, Safe and Celebratory Ear Piercing Studio
Rowan will open their second Florida location here at Butler Shopping Center District. The woman-founded and women-led ear-piercing brand has garnered a cult following with over 50 freestanding locations across the United States. The 966-square-foot state-of-the-art piercing studio is set to open its doors at Butler Town Center in late fall and will be located...
SF Teaching Zoo’s Green Commitment Shines in Global EcoChallenge
Inspired by the Australian-founded initiative, Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day international challenge to raise awareness about the problems with plastic. It offers opportunities to learn how to reduce and refuse plastics and encourages individuals to make small changes that can have a significant impact. Throughout July, the SF Teaching Zoo Zero Wasters team used...
Pure Aesthetics Recognized as One of the Top Companies to Work For in Florida
Pure Aesthetics Medical Spa has announced its recognition as one of Florida’s Best Companies to Work For by Florida Trend magazine, ranked at #27. This prestigious honor not only underscores the company’s commitment to creating an outstanding work environment but also highlights its distinction as a leading woman-owned business in the state. Florida Trend magazine...