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The theater scene in Gainesville is eclectic and brimming with talent. Options in town range from Broadway hits to locally written community shows. Whether you want to be in the audience or participating on stage, there’s something for everyone. The University of Florida Performing Arts (UFPA) presents programs in five different venues, most notably the...

Heather Walden, Ph.D., an assistant professor of veterinary parasitology, has received the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2016 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award. Walden was selected based on criteria that included peer and student evaluations; quality of teaching and impact on student learning; and teaching-related research, service and publishing activities. A member of...

In 2007, two young men from Auburn, Alabama started kicking around an idea to provide tailgate services for football fans. Nine years later, the Tailgate Guys have spread across Southeast Conference cities and are now serving customers at the University of Florida and Texas A&M in addition to the original location in Auburn. The company...

The University of Florida Health Women’s Center has been given a $40,000 grant renewal for the CenteringPregnancy program, which offers group prenatal care to help reduce the risk of premature birth. Pregnant women who wish to participate in the CenteringPregnancy model are grouped by their due dates. After a standard visit to their provider, the...

Greater Gainesville has plenty of eating establishments that combine the concepts of food, sports and entertainment. Ok, so I know you guys are expecting me to pick a place like Loosey’s or House of Beer. Yes, both are wonderful places to grab some libations and watch some good ol’ fashioned sports ball. Yes, both are...

Collin Austin, owner of New Scooters 4 Less in Gainesville, is busy preparing for his company’s peak season. As with so many businesses in Gainesville, Austin’s company is targeted largely towards the city’s student population. In fact, more than 90% of his revenue comes directly from the student market, making the month of August by...

Cycle pubs have been popping up across the country and Gainesville is no exception. The Spins cycle pub entered the scene after co-founders Erica Husak and Dave Godec were inspired by seeing a cycle pub while visiting downtown Nashville. “To see the happiness and joy on the riders faces was priceless. We decided that we...

The Gainesville Clean Water Partnership (GCWP), a dynamic, successful partnership between the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the Florida Department of Transportation, has been selected by the Florida Stormwater Association to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award for 2016 Stormwater Programs. The GCWP works with agency departments as well as the Gainesville urban community for...

Margot DeConna assumes the role of President of the Junior League of Gainesville on July 1. She will serve the organization’s first-ever two year term in that role. Mrs. DeConna had previously served as Member at Large, Secretary and President-Elect on the Board of Directors for the League.  The Junior League of Gainesville celebrated its...

UF Health Shands Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Each year, a list of the premier health care workplaces is developed through nominations and editorial research by Becker’s, which publishes business and legal information for top health care industry leaders. “It is...