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The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s open house will offer a day of educational demonstrations, tours and more, including a visit from local celebrity pig Chris P. Bacon. Organized by third-year UF veterinary students with support from the college and various sponsors, the free event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Lendio, a free online service that helps business owners find the right small business loans, recently announced the opening of a new Lendio franchise in the Gainesville-Ocala Florida region. Through the Lendio franchise program local franchise owner, Luis Salazar, will help local businesses in the community apply for loans, review their options and secure funding,...

By Kamal I. Latham Did you know the annual statewide economic impact from farmers and ranchers is over $127 billion? Agriculture is a pillar industry in Florida, the third largest state in the nation. Food is vital as everybody needs to eat and the people who produce the edibles we consume are very important. They...

By Tracy Wright Many foodies have heard of the “farm to table” concept where restaurants use local ingredients in their dishes. Did you know that there is a vibrant Farm to School program growing in Alachua County’s public and charter schools? Now in its fourth year, in 2016-2017, more than 13,000 students are offered locally...

Coastal Ridge Real Estate and H. Katz Capital have acquired Campus Lodge, a 360-unit, 1,115-bed student housing community located at 2800 SW Williston Road in Gainesville, Florida from EdR. This is the 19th joint venture acquisition between Coastal Ridge and H. Katz Capital which currently own and operates $796 million of student housing and multi-family...

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) and the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) announced that NFOIC will be relocating its headquarters to the University of Florida. UFCJC will now be home to three units at the forefront of freedom of information and First Amendment issues: NFOIC, the Joseph L. Brechner...

By Kamal I. Latham Great things are coming to Alachua and Newberry.  A major road project and improved park and recreational facilities are in the pipeline.  With nearly $10 million in combined infrastructure investment on the horizon, visionary leaders in both cities have impressive plans for the future. Alachua   Governor Rick Scott announced a...

By Patricia Vernon What happens when you have launched or are about to launch a public relations campaign in your community and a tragic or devastating event occurs? Drew Piers, partner and director of campaigns at Sachs Media Group in Tallahassee, offers some best practices. “Even if your message or campaign has the most positive...

The American Farmer is alive and well in north central Florida, but who is he or she?  Many small farmers stay in the industry because they are passionate about protecting the land and their family heritage.  Here, two local farmers share their experiences and commitment to farming cattle and crops.   ALVIN BUTLER – BUTLER...

Fast casual chain will begin welcoming guests this spring South Florida-based fast casual chain Miami Grill will open a new location at The Standard at Gainesville this spring. The popular eatery will join a host of other well-known retailers and restaurants — including Chick-fil-A, Chase Bank and Target — at the new mixed-use development on...