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The following is a list of recent fictitious name filings for Alachua County, Florida, through the week of Nov. 30, 2014.         Fictitious Name Address City State Date ALL FLORIDA ENGRAVING 17728 SOUTH COUNTY RD 325 CROSS CREEK FL 11/11/2014 BLACKBIRD STUDIOS 615 NW 31ST PLACE GAINESVILLE FL 11/29/2014 BURFORD BROS. 1722...

Fictitious Name Address City State Date ADA’S CLOTHES REPAIR AT BUTLER PLAZA 3254 SW 35TH PL GAINESVILLE FL 11/8/2014 AFFILIATED PET EMERGENCY SERVICES 7314 WEST UNIVERSITY AVE GAINESVILLE FL 10/29/2014 AMERICAN DREAM CLEANING SERVICE 19 SE 50TH STREET GAINESVILLE FL 10/30/2014 ATRIUM AT GAINESVILLE HOLIDAY AL MEZZANINE I,LLC 5885 MEADOW ROAD, SUITE 500 LAKE OSWEGO...

A coalition of local leaders and creative advocates has decided to make arts a priority for Alachua County. The 352 Arts Roadmap, a project headed up by the City of Gainesville’s Cultural Affairs Department, is seeking to establish a set of objectives to make the area more culturally rich and artist-friendly. “We have such a...

As an extension of the existing Butler Plaza, the new 350,000 square foot Butler Town Center will occupy a portion of the current 1-million-square-feet and have its own identity and personality, showcasing an open-air architecture and amenities aimed at fostering a greater pedestrian experience. Earlier this year Butler Enterprises announced that Sam’s Club and Super...

A lawsuit that aims to shake the foundations of the state education system is originating from Gainesville. Local nonprofit law firm Southern Legal Counsel is suing the Florida State Board of Education and a list of related officials in a class-action lawsuit on behalf of plaintiffs including parents, grandparents, Citizens for Strong Schools Inc. and...

Vendors and downtown businesses welcome 100,000 attendees The Downtown Festival and Art Show has been a part of Gainesville for the past 33 years. Each year the festival attracts an estimated 100,000 people, who walk the brick streets of downtown perusing works by artists from around the country.  That means big business for vendors as...

After more than nine months of preparation and renovation the Shila Korean BBQ restaurant has opened at 3812 West Newberry Road, the former Stonewood location in Plaza Royale.  Owner Tao Zhao says, “It’s been a long time coming but we are very excited to be launching this new concept in the Gainesville market.  All-you-can-eat Korean...

Gainesville Interior Designer Lori Evans, co-owner of Evans Construction and Design, won awards in the Bath and Renovation categories from the American Society of Interior Designers in the 2014 Annual ASID Design Competition. Jeannie Cimiotti, Ph.D., R.N., has been named the University of Florida College of Nursing Dorothy M. Smith endowed chair and the co-director of the Florida Blue Center for Health Care Access, Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes...

This weeks State of Florida fictitious name registrations for Alachua County Fictitious Name Address City State Date ADA’S CLOTHES REPAIR AT BUTLER PLAZA 3254 SW 35TH PL GAINESVILLE FL 11/8/2014 AFFILIATED PET EMERGENCY SERVICES 7314 WEST UNIVERSITY AVE GAINESVILLE FL 10/29/2014 AMERICAN DREAM CLEANING SERVICE 19 SE 50TH STREET GAINESVILLE FL 10/30/2014 ATRIUM AT GAINESVILLE...

This fall, the Oaks Mall will reach its 30th anniversary of expansion. Originally built in 1978, two wings were added for Sears and Burdines in the fall of 1984 — which is now Macy’s. Stefanie Samara Hamblen Hamblen worked for eight years in two different stores: ‘83-’86 at Jo-Ann Fabrics (Now Payless ShoeSource) and ‘86-’90 at Barnie’s Coffee. She recalls...