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Duke Energy Florida’s ED Team Announces Alexandra Sanchez as Senior Economic Development Manager

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...
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Hippodrome Theatre Presents its Next Comedy Perfect Arrangement

The Hippodrome Theatre, in partnership with the UF School of Theatre + Dance, has announced the opening of its 52nd season with the captivating play Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne. The production will run from August 30 to September 22, with previews scheduled for August 28 and 29. Set in 1950, Perfect Arrangement plunges into...
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Hutchison PLLC Ranks In 3 Categories Among Pitchbook’s Top Venture Law Firms

Hutchison PLLC has announced it continues to demonstrate its leadership in the U.S. and in the Southeast among top venture law firms with the following rankings in PitchBook Q1 2024 Global League Tables: Pitchbook’s league tables are the industry’s most comprehensive and independent coverage of private equity and venture capital activity worldwide. This report provides...
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University of Florida Debt Rating Positive

S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook to positive from stable on the rated debt outstanding issued by the Florida Board of Governors for the University of Florida. “This good news from S&P emphasizes an important point that should make Gator Nation proud: the University of Florida is in a strong position to do great...
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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Calls for Donors

Hospitals across Florida are in emergency need of blood and seeking support from LifeSouth, amidst a recent cyber-attack against another major blood supplier in the state. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has not been affected by this attack; the nonprofit community blood bank is fully functional and urging all in the community to act by donating...
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James Moore is named Top 200 Public Accounting Firm

James Moore & Co., P.L.has announced the firm has once again been recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as one of the nation’s top 200 public  accounting firms.   This is the 15th straight year that James Moore has made IPA’s annual list, with the firm moving up 12 spots from last year to land at...
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Game-Changing Sports Merch Destination, Fan Outfitters, Will Open at Butler

Fan Outfitters, a business unit of Lids Sports Group, the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, has expanded its brick-and-mortar footprint at the Butler Shopping Center District. Fan Outfitters will have their newest location at Butler Town Center near Warby Parker. The tentative grand opening is set for Thursday, August 15th with hours of...
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Gainesville celebrates the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park

With community leaders and neighbors in attendance, the City of Gainesville marked the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park at 2099 SE 8th Avenue with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24. Six months in the making, park construction began in January and was completed in time for summer strolls around the park. The finished...
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County Seeks Community Input for Future Park at West End

Alachua County is hosting a community engagement event that will help shape the future recreational park plans at the former West End Golf Course site. The event will be held on Aug. 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office auditorium (22712 W. Newberry Road, in Newberry) and offers an opportunity...
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D2 Capital Advisors Arranges $2,400,000 Acquisition Financing for BTR Development Site in Ocala

D2 Capital Advisors arranged $2,400,000 in financing for the acquisition of Northern Oaks, a fully approved 250-unit build-to-rent (“BTR”) townhome development site, being developed by Southern Waters Capital, a Fort Lauderdale-based developer experienced in ground-up development of build-to-rent communities throughout Florida and the Southeast. The acquisition financing was arranged by Philadelphia-based D2 Capital Advisors’ Jack...