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Exactech’s New Leaders Talk Culture, Quality and Driving Growth

Exactech’s Executive Team has welcomed five new leaders since the beginning of the year, each bringing a great amount of value in driving change in their respective areas. Two of those new leaders – Chief Operations Officer Dale Wolf and Vice President of Quality Matt Collins to shared a bit more about their first few...
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Florida Museum Expanding, Closing January 2025 for Construction

The Florida Museum of Natural History is embarking on a large-scale expansion project that will see Powell Hall and its public exhibitions temporarily closed beginning Jan. 6, 2025. This extensive and much-needed renovation will allow the institution to better serve the community through new state-of-the-art exhibition and learning spaces, an updated modern façade, and a...
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The deadly cost of workplace rudeness

Teams from the University of Florida, Indiana University, and other universities across the U.S. and Israel recently conducted five eye-opening studies about rudeness, uncovering that even mild instances of this behavior can significantly impair employees’ performance. This could have potentially life-threatening consequences in critical fields like health care. “Many workplaces treat rudeness as a minor...
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Alachua County Tourism Office Wins Top Industry Award

​Alachua County has announced that the Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau’s (VCB) “Sippin’ Seven Alachua County Ale Trail” digital passport marketing campaign has earned the state’s highest honor, the “Henry Award,” in the category of Niche Marketing at the 2024 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism’s, Visit Florida Flagler Award ceremony.  Named for Henry Flagler,...
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Ford's Garage Co-founders Launch Arnold Palmer-themed Dining and Golf Concept

Arnold Palmer’s CenterCup has broken ground and will be the newest hole-in-one attraction and restaurant concept to Butler Enterprises. CenterCup will be the first ever restaurant and mini-golf experience destination in the Butler Shopping Center District.  In partnership with 23 Restaurant Services and Arnold Palmer Enterprises, CenterCup will include a 27-hole mini-golf, golf simulators, shuffleboards,...
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Alachua County Schools Make Gains in Grades Even with New Grading Formula

Alachua County’s public schools made gains in their grades for the 2023-24 school year, particularly the district’s highest-needs schools. According to a report released by the Florida Department of Education, eight district schools increased their grades in 2024, 20 maintained their grades and six had lower grades.  The most dramatic gains were made by Metcalfe...
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Sherry Houston Selected as Santa Fe College Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II has named Ms. Sherry Houston as the college’s next Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer. Sherry Houston Ms. Houston comes to Santa Fe having served more than 16 years in high-level, executive Advancement positions, including, most recently, a decade at Ronald McDonald House Charities, North Central...
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Forbes ranks UF No. 4 Among the Nation's Best Public Universities

Forbes has named the University of Florida the No. 4 public university in the nation and among the top institutions in the country for return on investment, according to rankings released today.   In lists that include the country’s most renowned educational institutions, UF stood out for its ability “to offer students high earning potential with...
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Tickets Now On Sale for the 24|25 Season at UF Performing Arts

UF Performing Arts has announced that tickets for the highly anticipated 24|25 season are now available for purchase.  This season features an exciting lineup of performances ranging from classical music and contemporary dance to touring Broadway theater and world-renowned guest artists. Audiences can look forward to unforgettable experiences that showcase the best in the performing...
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The LaQuinta by Wyndham Launching Ghost Kitchen

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and La Quinta by Wyndham are partnering with Next Bite, Everybody Eats, and Alto-Shaam to launch a ghost kitchen at the La Quinta in Gainesville. Next Bite and Everybody Eats will provide a platform whereas consumers and guests can order food for in-room dining and off-site delivery. The food can be...