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Prices Rise in Alachua County as Affordability Fades Is a Sales Pause Upon Us? As 2018 wanes to a close, sagacious investors, prospective purchasers and homeowners alike find themselves wondering what is in store in the annum ahead for the Alachua County real estate market. Local condo and single family home values were buoyed on...

The first phase in a series of planned renovations for the Northwest Unit of the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County located at 2661 NW 51st St. Gainesville, are now complete. Interior upgrades to the recreation facility were completed by Scorpio on October 28, approximately $15,000 under budget. New ceilings, flooring and lighting transformed...

East Gainesville is planning on growing with Cornerstone and Heartwood, two major renovation projects that the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) hopes to complete by 2019. Cornerstone, located at 2153 SE Hawthorne Road, is a 13.6 acre mixed-use park that’s currently owned by the city. Merieux NutriSciences, an international food testing company headquartered in Chicago,...

Each year the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) recognizes outstanding efforts by redevelopment agencies throughout the state. Winners demonstrate innovation and positive impact on their communities and inspire other Florida Communities. The NW 1st Ave Streetscape/More in Midtown initiative was selected to receive the FRA Roy F. Kenzie award for Capital Projects/Beautification. The Gainesville CRA led...

When the people behind Scorpio Corporation approach a construction project, the heart of what they do is focused on the people who will be occupying and using the space. Instead of just looking at bricks and mortar, their first question to their clients is simple, “HOW will this be building will be used and WHO...

The Bainbridge Companies, a leading owner, developer and manager of luxury communities in the eastern U.S., announced it has completed the purchase of more than 11 acres in Gainesville, near the University of Florida, on which it will develop Campus Circle Gainesville, a 492-bed student housing community. The community will open in advance of the...

Late last month, walking into the Cade Museum felt uniquely charged with enthusiasm as Gainesville’s startup community and its supporters convened for an inaugural startup-focused celebration. The sold out event, dubbed “celebrateGNV,” recognized the faces, organizations and events contributing to Gainesville’s thriving startup scene. Though the non-profit organizer, startupGNV, curated the night with themed cocktails...

The Alachua County Solar Co-op recently launched at the Millhopper Branch Library, which features an impressive array on the roof. Neighbors in Alachua County have formed a solar co-op to save money and make going solar easier, while building a network of solar supporters. League of Women Voters of Alachua County, The Sustainable Design Group,...

I hope this analysis provides you with information that will both educate and prepare you to make the best real estate decisions possible in 2019. Data presented were accumulated from the GACAR MLS, FloridaRealtors.org, US Census Bureau and the Alachua County Building Department through 12/7/17. Some of these statements are forward-looking and actual results may...

Paramount Grill and Mildred’s Big City Food have been recognized by Florida Trend as top restaurants in the state. Florida Trend’s Golden Spoons are the oldest and most coveted dining awards in the state. The magazine started the awards 50 years ago as a guide to executives traveling around the state. With almost 21 million...