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RTI Surgical, a leading CDMO pushing the boundaries of innovation and tissue engineering to meet patient needs in regenerative medicine, announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Collagen Solutions, a premier global supplier of engineered medical-grade collagen and xenograft tissue, as announced on October 7, 2024. The acquisition further expands RTI’s uniquely comprehensive portfolio...

The GNV Commercial Advisory Team has announced D-BAT, a global indoor baseball and softball training facility, is officially entering the Gainesville market. The Colliers GNV Commercial Advisory Team represented the Tenant, Six-Four-Three, LLC, in securing this highly anticipated location. The addition of D-BAT marks a game-changing development for Gainesville and surrounding areas seeking top-tier training...

Oak Hammock’s robot, Oakley, has been serving drinks, stimulating conversation, delivering dessert and creating smiles making life a little easier for the residents and team members of the community. He runs between one and two miles per day, as a well-trained, prompt, expedient server in the Oak Hammock dining department. About a year ago, Oak...

The City of Newberry, FL has announced they will begin using the Bid Express® service at www.bidexpress.com for formal solicitations as of Thursday, October 24, 2024. Bid Express is an electronic procurement platform that accepts electronic bid submissions:  If you are not a current user, please register for a free vendor account to reference the...

On Nov. 13, Alachua County, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida, will host a community workshop to address pressing concerns about street safety, as well as bike and pedestrian infrastructure planning. The workshop will be held at the Harn Museum Auditorium (3259 Hull Road, Gainesville) from 4 to 6...

The City of Gainesville Transportation Department has announced a number of changes to its Regional Transit System (RTS) bus services aimed at managing budget constraints linked to reductions in federal, state and local funding as well as abnormally high increases in operating costs over the past three years. Although passenger counts are moving steadily back...

The University of Florida is hosting a free debate titled “Cancel Culture: The U.S. Federal Government Has a Duty to Regulate and, If Necessary, Ban Social Media Platforms That Allow the Spread of Harmful Misinformation” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Reitz Union Auditorium. The event will be led by the UF Office...

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and University Air Center have partnered with BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company based in Burlington, Vermont, to install electric aircraft and vehicle charging infrastructure. With this installation, GNV has become one of Florida’s earliest airports to undertake this utility upgrade and join BETA’s growing network of aircraft chargers in the...

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has announced the launch of Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County, a three-year initiative to enhance quality of life, boost economic opportunities and address community needs in the eastern part of the county. To kick off this important project, a community input session will be held on Thursday, Oct....

This fundraising event will be an opportunity for community members to meet the Foundation staff, talk with board members, and learn about the Foundation programs: Senior Scholarships, Take Stock in Children, and Catalyst for Change. Guest Waiter Night is open to the public. Tickets are presale and anyone interested in attending can provide a $25...