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420-Acre Research Community Coming to San Felasco

San Felasco Research Ventures has announced the development of a new mixed-use Research Community within the City of Alachua. Anchored by Momentum Labs, the 420-acre project adjacent to established and thriving Progress Park will be home to a major research community for science and technology companies. The strategic location neighboring the globally renowned Sid Martin...
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Funding Available for Developers Building Affordable Housing

The Alachua County Housing Finance Authority (the “Authority”) announces the availability of funds and is requesting applications for the consideration of providing local government support for qualified multifamily housing developments which meet the goals of the Authority and comply with applicable federal and state law. The Authority has adopted the following guidelines to set forth...
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E158: The Startup That’s Asking You To Turn Off Your Adblocker | Will Richardson of Admiral

How does great content get funded? For a majority of online publishers, the answer is ads they run on their website. But those ads have gotten clunky and a little bit scary. Animations slow down our website speeds and data tracking makes us worry about our privacy. Many people have turned to online ad blockers...
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Butler to Host European Car Show in October

Calling all automotive enthusiasts! Save the date for the First Annual European Car Show Hosted By Butler on Saturday, October 23rd, from 9AM to 1PM.  Butler Enterprises has announced the inaugural European Car Show in partnership with the BMW Car Club of America (Florida Suncoast Chapter) and Porsche Club of America (Florida Thoroughbred Region/Florida Crown...
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LifeSouth New Donor Center Now Open in Jonesville

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has opened a new donor center in Jonesville and invites the community to come by and donate blood. LifeSouth, the local blood center serving UF Health, North Florida Regional Medical Center and Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, welcomes donors to the new center in the Steeplechase shopping center, 14266 W. Newberry...
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CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services Secures 1.2 Million Dollars to Build New Youth Shelter

CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, a local nonprofit organization that has served the community for over 51 years, is celebrating a recent state funding allocation of 1.2 million dollars. These funds will contribute to the agency’s building of a new youth shelter to serve youth who are experiencing homelessness, have exhibited behavioral health concerns,...
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E157: A Shoe Experience That Comes to You! | Betsy Suda of Suda's FitFoot

What do running, organic chemistry, and entrepreneurship have in common? According to Betsy Suda, they’re all about your willingness to fail. When Betsy came down to Gainesville, she expected to finish up her chemistry education and start a career as a professor. But with a mind for business, she found an unmet need and saw...
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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...