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​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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

City Food Hall, the fastest growing food hall company in the U.S., is set to open one of its innovative food hall concepts in the midtown area of Gainesville on Thursday, August 29th, 2024.   Located within The Standard at Gainesville complex and just across from the University of Florida campus, the new 14,000 sq foot...

Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple survival rates. That is why the American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, is broadening efforts to empower companies in Alachua County to become champions of CPR through the...