2025 Community Excellence Awards Presented
The City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, together with the Public Recreation and Parks Board, Nature Centers Commission, Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust, Gainesville Cultural Affairs Board and Evergreen Cemetery Association presented the 2025 Community Excellence Awards at the Historic Thomas Center in a ceremony on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Held...
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza – Gainesville University Ave. Unveils a Dramatic Interior Transformation Ahead of Fresh Look Celebration
Gainesville is about to get its first look inside the reborn Piesanos University Ave. location, with a fully reimagined dining space designed with premium materials, brighter energy, and an unmistakable Piesanos warmth. After a top-to-bottom interior refresh, the community-favorite restaurant at 1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 is officially celebrating on March 30th, bringing...
Why People-First Leadership Is the Future of Senior Living
For years, people have asked why Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is so successful and why both residents and team members consistently express a high level of satisfaction. They ask how a senior living community attracts employees who genuinely care and why employees demonstrate such dedication that they willingly step in on their...
New Businesses in Alachua County – Week Ending March 27, 2026
Fictitious Name Address City State Date A LA CIMA SPANISH 26603 NW 3RD AVE NEWBERRY FL 3/25/2026 AUTO CARE 3020 N MAIN ST GAINESVILLE FL 3/24/2026 BRIGHTWAY INSURANCE, BRYANT AGENCY 25030 W NEWBERRY RD NEWBERRY FL 3/27/2026 DBTR HOMES 2800 N 6TH STREET SAINT AUGUSTINE FL 3/26/2026 DUSTIN TRAVIS 6110 NW 26TH TERRACE GAINESVILLE FL...
Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure Appoints New Executive Director
Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure has announced the appointment of Shannon Domeier Sumerlin as its new Executive Director. Sumerlin brings more than 20 years of experience in mission driven advancement, strategic partnerships, and experiential fundraising. Sumerlin most recently served as Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships at the University of Florida In that role, she...
Newberry Welcomes New F-300 AgFoodTech Accelerator Cohort
The City of Newberry has announced the arrival of the F-300 Accelerator Spring 2026 Cohort, a group of four pioneering founders developing breakthrough solutions at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and sustainability. This latest cohort reflects Newberry’s growing reputation as a hub for AgFoodTech innovation. The selected startups are addressing critical global challenges with forward-thinking...
New Book Argues Medicaid Is America's Most Powerful Engine for Healthcare Innovation
At a time when faith in public institutions is wavering, a new book challenges one of healthcare’s most entrenched assumptions that innovation comes primarily from the private sector. In Public Startup: How America’s Least Likely Government Program Became Its Boldest Experiment, physician-scientist and health policy leader Dr. Christopher R. Cogle argues that Medicaid, often dismissed...
Hca Florida North Florida Hospital Receives 2026 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital has announced that for the fourth year in a row (2023-2026), it has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier...
County Launches Food Hub Pilot Project
Alachua County’s Fresh Food Pathways Project: Food Hub Feasibility Study is entering Phase II of its 30-month initiative to strengthen the local food system, support area farmers, and expand access to locally grown food. This phase will assess how a community-based food hub could improve coordination across the local food system, create new market opportunities...