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Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, a new polished-casual restaurant concept founded by Heisman Trophy-winning University of Florida football player and legendary coach, Hall of Famer, Steve Spurrier, will open in fall 2020. The beloved ‘Head Ball Coach’ has also selected an experienced restaurant industry professional to operate the restaurant at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, FL.  The 16,700-square-foot...

When Eric Lenasbunt founded Bunt Backline Event Services in 2005, it was more of an excuse to buy production equipment than a true business concept. Since then, this family-owned production company has grown exponentially, adding employees, expanding their offerings and servicing events all over the world. Eric was able to turn his passion for production...

The Office of Professional and Workforce Development at the University of Florida in partnership with Warrington College of Business and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer is hosting the 3rd Annual Inspiring Women Leaders Conference being held March 8-10, 2020 at the University of Florida Hilton Conference Center. This three-day event will provide the...

The Gainesville Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is seeking proposals from local non-profit organizations looking to increase their success in the Amazing Give 2020 campaign. Deadline to apply is 2/29 – to view the simple application, visit their website. Through this PRo bono effort, FPRA Gainesville will provide the PR tools and...

Health care attorney Rupa S. Lloyd, shareholder in GrayRobinson’s Gainesville and Jacksonville law firm offices, was appointed to serve on the Sid Martin Biotech’s newly revamped advisory board for the 2020 term. Sid Martin Biotech, a research center operated under the University of Florida’s UF Innovate, supports innovation at the University to move research discoveries...

University of Florida Health cut the ribbon on its new Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, a multidisciplinary, collaborative facility that will provide specialized care and resources to children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. “In and around the Gainesville community, parents have had barriers to obtaining diagnoses, assessments and appropriate treatments for their...

The Gainesville City Commission is receiving applications for consideration to the following boards/committees. Applications from previous application cycles will not be considered; all applicants must submit an application during the current cycle. For information, please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in person (City Hall, 200 E. University Ave., first floor) or...

Upward Health, a leading in-home medical and behavioral primary care provider, is proud to announce that Dr. Mark Gold, world-renowned expert on addiction-related diseases who has worked for 40+ years developing models for understanding the effects of opioids, tobacco, cocaine, alcohol, and other drugs on the brain and behavior, has joined Upward Health as a...

University of Florida Health scientists knew the retirement-friendly Sunshine State has its share of residents age 90 and older. But their hunch was that relatively few are largely unscathed by the infirmities of long life. What they discovered surprised them. An ongoing pilot study of the factors associated with successful aging in a population of...

Due to high demand, the popular IdentoGo TSA Pre✓® Mobile RV event is returning to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). The event will run from Mon., Mar. 16 – Thurs., Mar. 19, 2020. The Mobile Enrollment Center will be located on the airport property at 3880 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, Fla., 32609, at the east end...