Fairway Bays to Open at Tioga Town Center
Fairway Bays, a locally owned and operated exclusive virtual golf club, is now under construction at Tioga Town Center. They will soon be located at 13085 SW 1st Lane, Suite 50, Newberry, FL 32669; directly next to Roots Salon, and across from Momentum Dance Arts. Co-Owner and repeat entrepreneur, Stephen Courson, and his brother and...
BJ’s Wholesale Club Anchors Winding Oaks Development
Colliers has announced the successful closing of a 12-acre land transaction that will bring a new BJ’s Wholesale Club to the Winding Oaks master-planned development in Ocala, Florida. The transaction, which marks a significant milestone for the rapidly growing Winding Oaks community, Jon Thomas of Colliers represented Matthew Development. The collaborative efforts of Matthew Development,...
Lauren Balcomb & Verdini D’houtveld Z Cap 2025 with $75,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix Victory
The final Grand Prix of 2025 delivered a fitting conclusion to the year, with packed stands, an electric atmosphere, and top horse-and-rider combinations vying for the final victory in the $75,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix. Horses jumped in stellar form on Saturday night, producing one of the largest and quickest jump-offs of the season. Ultimately, it...
Desantis Releases 2026-27 Fiscal Year Education Budget, With Robust Support For FCS Programs
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued his strong advocacy for post-secondary education and workforce development programs to prepare students for the state’s growing number of high-wage, high-demand careers, announcing his FY 2026-27 budget that allocates $1.9 billion for the 28 member institutions that comprise the Florida College System (FCS). “We know the impact these colleges are...
County Approves Eastwood Preserve Development
Alachua County commissioners unanimously approved the first major housing development in eastern Alachua County in decades, calling the project a model for how growth can occur while protecting natural resources. The preliminary development plan for Eastwood Preserve covers 81.3 acres at the intersection of Southeast Hawthorne Road and Lakeshore Drive. The project includes a mix...
Wellness That Works (Even During the Holidays)
How small, consistent habits help maintain balance all season long It is once again the time of year when holiday parties, family dinners, travel plans, and Santa’s cookies are jam-packed into the calendar. For many, this busy season becomes a reason to abandon healthy routines altogether. But for Rose Gleichowski, owner and founder of Gainesville-based...
Upcoming Track Season at the Sports and Events Center
Alachua County has announced the upcoming launch of the Indoor Track Season on the Jimmy Carnes Track at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center, marking a major milestone for sports tourism, economic development and community impact in our region. The 2026 Indoor Track Season is expected to welcome an estimated 15,000 athletes over the...
UF Board Of Trustees Appoints Presidential Search Advisory Committee
The University of Florida Board of Trustees has named a Presidential Search Advisory Committee to guide the national search for the university’s next president. The committee brings together representatives from across the UF and State University System community, including trustees, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and external stakeholders. Members were selected for their breadth of experience...