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The City of Gainesville and the University of Florida were awarded a joint $2 million grant in April through the National Science Foundation’s Smart and Connected Communities Program. Now, UF researchers and the city have begun their groundbreaking work to improve roadway safety. The NSF grant provided the financial resources needed to deploy technological innovations...

The University of Florida celebrated the opening of the new Institute of Black Culture (IBC) and the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures (La Casita) facilities with two ribbon cutting ceremonies recently. The celebrations included receptions and tours of the Institutes at 1510 and 1504 W. University Ave. The new Institutes will help meet the needs of...

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 15,200 square foot, two-gate passenger terminal expansion and improvement project. The expanded terminal will provide a variety of passenger amenities and services to accommodate increased passenger traffic and demand. New amenities will include expanded restrooms, a second food and beverage area, mother’s lactation room, quiet/reflection...

Theissen Training Systems is expanding in Florida and renovating a former Gainesville hotspot on SW 42 Avenue.  A German-based manufacturer of military live-fire target systems, Theissen has purchased warehouse property in the space long known as “the old Alley Katz”.  Formerly Gainesville’s bowling hotspot until the business closed, the warehouse property will gain new life...

As part of the Cade’s Museum-wide theme of Food Revolution, they are launching a weekend of family food events.  Through this month and into early 2020, learn how science and technology are revolutionizing what, when and how we eat. November 22nd | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Feeding the Future: A Panel Discussion on Educating...

The Drotos Ryals Team of Colliers International in Gainesville has facilitated the $6.75 million sale of a 300-unit multifamily site at Newberry Park, located at 12019 W. Newberry Road in Gainesville.  Dan Drotos, Rory Causseaux and Mike Ryals represented the seller, Parkwood Alachua Land Investments, Inc. in the transaction. The property will be used for...

UF Health and Shriners Hospitals for Children have forged a unique relationship that will have a meaningful impact for children with musculoskeletal problems. The two institutions announced in October that Shriners Hospitals for Children will create the Shriners professorship in pediatric orthopaedics, the Shriners fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics and funding for improvements at the pediatric...

The African American Accountability Alliance, Inc. (4As) will be hosting a Joint Town Hall Meeting with members of the Alachua County Commission and Gainesville City Commission regarding the “Future Development of East Gainesville/Alachua County.” The Town Hall Meeting will be held on Monday, November 18th, 6:00 pm inside the Thomas Coward Auditorium located inside the...

WellFlorida Council was selected as a winner in the 26th annual National Health Information Awards. This program recognizes the best consumer health information programs and materials. The HIV Care Programs website (HIVCarePrograms.org) and brochure received a Silver Award in the Total Health Information category. The marketing materials were designed and edited by Jill Dygert, WellFlorida’s...

The Education Foundation has awarded laptops to 20 students from their Take Stock in Children program thanks to the generosity of Cox Communications.  Students were surprised in the company of their school administrators, parents and Take Stock in Children mentors. “We want to encourage these students and reward them for their hard work in school,...