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By Caitlyn Finnegan After going through four rounds of judging and pitches, nanotechnology company NanoPhotonica came through with the “secret sauce” judges were looking for to secure the $50,000 Cade Museum Prize. NanoPhotonica accepted the fourth annual award, along with the cash prize courtesy of the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and $10,000 in...

By Caitlyn Finnegan The University of Florida unveiled the state’s most powerful supercomputer on Tuesday afternoon at its East Campus off Waldo Road. The addition of the $3.4 million computer has UF poised to take a spot in the top 10 leading public research universities in the nation, according to UF President Bernie Machen. The...

Florida’s biotechnology industry continues to boom amid new research discoveries, rounds of funding and collaborative work traversing across the state. Now, Alachua is ready to celebrate its contributions. The 10th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology will be held at RTI Biologics in Progress Corporate Park, a 204-acre park home to 30 biotechnology companies, on May 9...

Does your business have a plan for continuing operations if a hurricane hits? What about if a flood takes out the interior of your office? If not, it’s time to make one. According to the Hartford’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness Planning, 71 percent of small businesses don’t have any sort of emergency plan in place...

By Caitlyn Finnegan Plenty of talent will be taking the stage for the 2013-2014 University of Florida Performing Arts season, with national broadway acts, international performers and some of the world’s most promising up-and-coming virtuosos already signed on to make a stop in Gainesville. UFPA Director Michael Blachly announced the lineup Monday evening at the...

By Caitlyn Finnegan City leaders are ready to open the lines of communication between business owners and local government. City commissioners and staff will host a special event, “Growing Your Small Business in Gainesville: A Conversation with City Leaders,” on May 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center. Mayor-Elect Ed Braddy, who campaigned...

The Digital Media Technology Department at Santa Fe College held its Spring Summer Showcase May 2 with a Gala Opening and awards ceremony. Winners were also announced for the Advertising Federation (Adfed) of Gainesville’s 2103 scholarships. Students presented with the awards included Thea Nalls, Danielle Heslup, Baylee Adams, Julie Harris, Stephen Patterson, Anna Horton, Coral...

By Caitlyn Finnegan Gainesville City Commissioners laid everything on the table for issues that have been off of the agenda for months during its latest meeting on May 2, including the Northwest 8th Avenue project and the University Corners mixed-use development. Commissioners and public attendees debated on city issues for eight hours, with final ordinance...

photo courtesy VisitGainesville From its growing technology industry to its natural attractions and sporting events, Alachua County has a way of finding itself in the national spotlight and on the radar for curious travelers. The county hosted more than 1,765,000 visitors in 2012, in turn generating more than $3.5 million in tourism tax. VisitGainesville and...

As the number of companies committing to Innovation Square continues to grow, two construction firms have chosen to relocate their offices to be closer to all the action. Charles Perry Partners, Inc., a building construction firm, and Ponikvar & Associates, an architecture firm, have taken up residence within the plaza in a move that signals...