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S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook to positive from stable on the rated debt outstanding issued by the Florida Board of Governors for the University of Florida. “This good news from S&P emphasizes an important point that should make Gator Nation proud: the University of Florida is in a strong position to do great...

Hospitals across Florida are in emergency need of blood and seeking support from LifeSouth, amidst a recent cyber-attack against another major blood supplier in the state. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has not been affected by this attack; the nonprofit community blood bank is fully functional and urging all in the community to act by donating...

James Moore & Co., P.L.has announced the firm has once again been recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as one of the nation’s top 200 public  accounting firms.   This is the 15th straight year that James Moore has made IPA’s annual list, with the firm moving up 12 spots from last year to land at...

Fan Outfitters, a business unit of Lids Sports Group, the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, has expanded its brick-and-mortar footprint at the Butler Shopping Center District. Fan Outfitters will have their newest location at Butler Town Center near Warby Parker. The tentative grand opening is set for Thursday, August 15th with hours of...

With community leaders and neighbors in attendance, the City of Gainesville marked the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park at 2099 SE 8th Avenue with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24. Six months in the making, park construction began in January and was completed in time for summer strolls around the park. The finished...

Alachua County is hosting a community engagement event that will help shape the future recreational park plans at the former West End Golf Course site. The event will be held on Aug. 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office auditorium (22712 W. Newberry Road, in Newberry) and offers an opportunity...

D2 Capital Advisors arranged $2,400,000 in financing for the acquisition of Northern Oaks, a fully approved 250-unit build-to-rent (“BTR”) townhome development site, being developed by Southern Waters Capital, a Fort Lauderdale-based developer experienced in ground-up development of build-to-rent communities throughout Florida and the Southeast. The acquisition financing was arranged by Philadelphia-based D2 Capital Advisors’ Jack...

University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.26 billion in research in fiscal year 2024, thanks in part to a nearly 10% increase in federally funded research, compared to FY2023. “Driven by a spirit of discovery and backed by the state of Florida, UF’s incredible faculty do incredible work,” said Mori Hosseini, chair of UF’s...

Community Hospice & Palliative Care has announced that they have once again been honored with the 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award by HEALTHCAREfirst. This award recognizes hospices that consistently provide outstanding care and support to patients and their families. The Hospice CAHPS Honors Award highlights the commitment to patient satisfaction and quality care. To earn...

Every month, the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals choose a philanthropic or civic engagement focus. For August, GGYP will be supporting GRACE Marketplace by partnering to host Battle of the Bands on Saturday, August 24th at 7pm at The Wooly.  Battle of the Bands is an annual event in which local tech companies form bands in...