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Leadership, Adaptability and Soccer with Becky Burleigh
With over 500 wins, 14 SEC titles, and more than 20 years of coaching experience under her belt, Becky Burleigh built University of Florida’s women’s soccer program from scratch and grew it to be one of the highest achieving programs in the nation. A lot has changed in the 15 years she’s been head coach...
BANCF Appoints Executive Officer
The Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Danny Raulerson as Executive Officer of the 500+ company member organization. “Mr. Raulerson comes to us with a strong background in leadership of membership-driven organizations. The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Danny to the Association and collectively...
Study shows limits of travel bans in controlling new coronavirus spread
By the time China instituted a ban on travel to and from Wuhan City on Jan. 23, most Chinese cities had already received travelers infected with the coronavirus now known as COVID-19, according to a new study that found the Wuhan travel ban may have only delayed the epidemic’s spread by three to five days...
TSA Pre✓® Mobile RV Enrollment Event Returns Again to GNV
Due to high demand, the popular IdentoGo TSA Pre✓® Mobile RV event is returning again to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). The event will run from Mon., Apr. 6 – Thurs., Apr. 30, 2020. The Mobile Enrollment Center will be located on the airport property at 3880 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, Fla., 32609, at the east...
Leonardo’s Pizza Millhopper: Over 40 Years of Perfect Pizza
Kyle Cohan searched far and wide before finding a career he truly loves. He spent years working in sales until his wife, Michelle, urged him to do something different. She stumbled upon a business listing for Leonardo’s Pizza Millhopper and suggested they buy it. Only two years after the transition in ownership, Leonardo’s Pizza Millhopper...
New Florida law leads to decline in opioid use, according to UF study
A 2018 Florida law restricting opioid prescriptions for acute pain has led to a drop in opioid use, according to a study published by researchers at the University of Florida. UF researchers found the number of new opioid users per month dropped 16 percent immediately after the law was implemented, and the number of new...
Florida Man Radio Expands On-Air Lineup
JVC Broadcasting, one of America’s largest independent and locally owned broadcast and entertainment companies, has expanded its weekday on-air lineup on Florida Man Radio. Florida Man Radio, heard on 105.5FM and 660AM in Orlando and 104.9FM in Gainesville, keeps nationally syndicated Bubba the Love Sponge® from 6am-10am, moves Attorney Justin Clark’s You Have Power Radio...
Project YouthBuild Gainesville appoints Porter to Board of Directors
Kathey Porter, Director of Small Business and Vendor Diversity Relations for the University of Florida has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Project YouthBuild Gainesville. This program provides vocational training and education, occupational and leadership development to young people who are determined to change their lives. “I am thrilled about this appointment and...
Steve Spurrier’s Celebration Pointe Restaurant to Open in Fall 2020
Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, a new polished-casual restaurant concept founded by Heisman Trophy-winning University of Florida football player and legendary coach, Hall of Famer, Steve Spurrier, will open in fall 2020. The beloved ‘Head Ball Coach’ has also selected an experienced restaurant industry professional to operate the restaurant at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, FL. The 16,700-square-foot...
Bunt Backline Event Services: From Passtime to Profession
When Eric Lenasbunt founded Bunt Backline Event Services in 2005, it was more of an excuse to buy production equipment than a true business concept. Since then, this family-owned production company has grown exponentially, adding employees, expanding their offerings and servicing events all over the world. Eric was able to turn his passion for production...