Santa Fe College (SF) Vice President for Governmental and Community Relations John Hooker announced that Kari Hamende has joined the college as Director of Community Relations. Hamende brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, higher education, and healthcare fundraising. Most recently, she served as Interim Executive Director and Charitable Gifts Officer for...

Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast casual seafood restaurant, has set sail in Ocala with the opening of its first location in the market this September. The new restaurant is located at 2510 SW 27th Avenue, Unit 101, in a newly constructed shopping center near College Road and I-75, one of the city’s busiest intersections. ...

Circularix, a leading U.S.-based producer of food-grade recycled PET (rPET resin), has announced the successful completion and commercial start-up of its new recycling facility in Ocala, FL. The site complements Circularix’s flagship facility in Hatfield, PA and significantly expands the company’s ability to deliver high-quality food-grade recycled PET resin to leading consumer brands. “We built...

Tioga Town Center is so pleased to announce the addition of Volcanic Sushi + Sake to the Award-Winning Town Center! Volcanic’s newest, and fourth restaurant, will be located at 13005 SW 1st Rd, Suite 137. Fueled by a vision to become the most dominant Asian restaurant in the world, Volcanic Sushi + Sake offers outstanding...

As the fall semester gets underway, the City of Gainesville is working with the University of Florida (UF) to support the needs of students in and around campus. With city and campus law enforcement working simultaneously in slightly overlapping jurisdictions, the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) and University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) will continue to...

Butler Enterprises has announced  the iconic women’s clothing brand Victoria’s Secret has set its sights on a new location at the Butler Shopping Center District. This household named lingerie empire plans to open its doors in late fall 2025, offering shoppers a glamorous selection of sleepwear, activewear, undergarments, beauty products, and signature fragrances. The new...

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 16th straight year that James Moore has made IPA’s annual list, with the firm moving up four spots from last year to land...

The City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) will implement several service adjustments this fall in response to decreased financial support from the University of Florida (UF). With its annual operating budget reduced by approximately 22% — from $12.7 million to $9.8 million going into fiscal year 2026—RTS has scaled back across multiple routes.  “It’s...

Exactech, a global medical technology leader, has announced the appointment of Richard J. Friedman, MD, FRCSC, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Friedman will focus on clinical and regulatory support, including product safety, surgeon education and medical guidance for product development. He will also be an expert resource for surgeon colleagues and patient education. Dr....

Quality Plumbing, a leader in residential and commercial plumbing solutions, has announced its “Ace for Pace” campaign. When the Florida Gators Volleyball team takes the court this season, each ace will mean more than just a point on the board.  Through “Ace for Pace”, Quality Plumbing will donate $20 for every ace the team serves...