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Internationally known pediatric lung transplant expert joins University of Florida Health

An internationally recognized physician who performed more than 100 lung transplants has joined the University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital to lead the pediatric pulmonary division and resume its pediatric transplant program. Marc G. Schecter, M.D., comes to UF Health from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where he founded its lung transplant program. Once...
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E156: The Gainesville Company That’s Changing 3D Printing | Dan Barousse & Chris Montgomery of Slice Engineering

Dan Barousse and Christ Montgomery were working together at a 3D printing company when they encountered a problem with no solution. Where some would’ve given up, Dan and Chris saw an opportunity. They created the solution they were looking for: new technology that would allow for high-temperature 3D printing. And they ran with it.  Working...
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Steve Spurrier’s New Restaurant is Ready for Kick-Off!‏

Legendary Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier is gearing up to open his all-new restaurant, Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, an exciting new venue for both football fans and food lovers. The part restaurant, part football museum is the latest addition to Celebration Pointe the premier entertainment venue in Gainesville, FL.‏ ‏Steve Spurrier will share his legacy and...
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Clearlake Capital and Siris-Backed Constant Contact Agrees to Acquire SharpSpring

Constant Contact, an established leader in online marketing, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and Siris Capital (together with its affiliates, “Siris”), has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SharpSpring, Inc. (“SharpSpring”) (NASDAQ: SHSP) in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $240 million including outstanding indebtedness....
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Robots may eventually help kill weeds that impede strawberry yield

Think of University of Florida scientists Nathan Boyd and Arnold Schumann a bit like surgeons. Except in this case, their operating room is a strawberry field. With their research, Boyd and Schumann hope to eventually help growers unleash surgical strikes on weeds – without vanquishing their fruit. Additionally, robots may replace tractors as the means...
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E155: Making Zero Waste Life Accessible in Gainesville | Joy and Danny Hughes of Life Unplastic

When a conservationist first approached Joy Hughes about an offer-first straw policy at her bar, Loosey’s, she wrote the idea off. But then she and Danny, her husband and business partner, saw a video of a turtle getting a stir straw extracted from its nose. That could’ve been one of their straws. Even if it...
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City of Gainesville, UF partner to introduce, regulate safe use of electric scooters

Gainesville neighbors are now able to rent electric scooters for short commutes, following approval by the Gainesville City Commission at a recent meeting. The authorization is the final step in a cooperative effort between the city and the University of Florida to regulate the safe use and operation of the shared micromobility vehicles on campus...
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Coming to Butler - Buff City Soap

Butler Enterprises is excited to announce that the plant-based soap retailer, Buff City Soap, is coming to Gainesville. Buff City Soap offers a high-quality alternative to commercial soap products riddled with harsh chemicals, detergents, sulfates, and animal fats. By focusing on transparency of ingredients and processes, Buff City Soap is disrupting the consumer goods industry....
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UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is No. 1 in Florida

The University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital is the No. 1 children’s hospital in Florida and stands among the nation’s elite pediatric hospitals in eight medical specialties including a first-ever top 10 ranking in cardiology and a historically high ranking for pulmonology, according to the 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospital Rankings released by U.S. News...
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FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE IN GAINESVILLE

Fact: dads are hard to shop for. And with Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, June 20th, to be exact), we went ahead and got a jump start on some great ideas for him from local businesses here in Gainesville, FL. You’re sure to find the perfect gift to celebrate the paternal figure(s) in...