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12 years ago, Cody Meche discovered a different perspective on working while employed at Tower Hill Insurance Group.  The method was focused around autonomous teams. Instead of reporting to a boss and being directed on what to do, these groups ran themselves. And these teams worked well.  That’s right. When built correctly, autonomous teams didn’t...

Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: AGTC), a biotechnology company conducting human clinical trials of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for the treatment of rare retinal diseases, today announced it will be a sponsor of the Achroma Corp program, No Roadblocks. No Roadblocks is a program that funds tinted glasses or contact lenses, as well as...

Boot Barn is now open in Butler Plaza. Boot Barn’s Grand Opening celebration is scheduled for August 27th – 29th, and the ribbon cutting will take place on Friday, August 27th. As the largest western and workwear retailer in the nation, Boot Barn brings nearly 6,000 different styles of boots to the greater Gainesville community....

DiaCarta Inc., a precision molecular diagnostics company and leading developer of novel oncology tests using liquid biopsy has announced that its new QuantiVirus™ SARS-CoV-2 Variant Detection Test received the CE/IVD marking and therefore, can now be commercialized within the EU and rest of the world. This new test screens for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and simultaneously...

In 2015, Jose Juarez’s wife pushed him to film an audition tape to be America’s Next Grill Star. After a little nudging, he sent off a tape thinking nothing would come of it. But Jose heard back from Live with Kelly and Ryan, asking him to be on the show as a semifinalist. He grilled...

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has announced the opening of their new Jonesville donor center. From Tuesday, August 17 through Saturday, August 21, all donors at the Jonesville center will receive two tickets to the opening Gator football game against FAU on September 3 (while supplies last). Located at 14266 West Newberry Road in the Steeplechase...

University of Florida researchers are developing a new artificial intelligence tool that will help clinicians identify patients at high risk for opioid use disorder and overdose. The tool will use data from patients’ electronic medical records to guide clinicians in safely and effectively prescribing opioid medications. The project is supported by a five-year, $3.2 million...

The University of Florida College of Nursing has been designated a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing in recognition of its role as a national leader in nursing education and teaching. “The UF College of Nursing faculty is a community of academic nurse educators and scientists dedicated to continuous improvement in teaching...

Butler Enterprises has announced that the popular women’s retailer, Athleta, is coming to Butler Town Center. Athleta offers versatile premium performance apparel designed by women athletes to inspire a community of active, confident women and girls. Founded in 1998, Athleta integrates performance and technical features across its collection – from running and cycling to swimming...

Join over 15 hospitality businesses for Gainesville’s Hospitality Job Fair to be held this Friday, August 13 from 10am to 2pm at the Drury Inn and Suites. Local hotels and hospitality businesses are looking to fill a wide variety of positions ranging from entry-level to management. Interviews will be conducted on-site. Competitive wages for many...