Profiles

Since 1987, Santa Fe College has celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring the achievements of women in Alachua and Bradford counties during their annual Women of Distinction and Promise ceremony. Women of Distinction are women who have enriched the community through their contributions to the arts, business, education, social services, government and other philanthropic ventures....

CHW Professional Consultants, a leading planning, surveying, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction services firm announces the enhancement of its multi-disciplinary team with the addition of an Ecological Services Department.  Andy Woodruff joins CHW as Vice President and Senior Ecologist bringing over 30 years of ecological and environmental expertise in markets such as commercial, residential, transportation,...

Graduates, this is the 117th commencement that I have presided over as University of Florida president, and it is my very last commencement. Like you, I too am graduating. And, like you, after graduation there is much I will miss about my years at UF.  I will especially miss these ceremonies.  I love being here...

Ford’s Garage, the neighborhood burger and beer joint inspired by the heritage of the Ford Motor Company and designed like a classic service station, opened its newest location on Wednesday, November 30th at 3560 SW 32nd Court Butler’s Town Center. Patrons can now fuel up on a satisfying menu that includes the restaurant’s Burgers of...

Mary Reichardt will lead the marketing and communications team for best-in-class real estate developer CONCEPT COMPANIES, established in 2004, and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida.  Reichardt, a 15-year veteran in the field and 2005 graduate of the University of Florida, has a diverse portfolio of marketing, communications and public relations work that influenced the hire.  ...

Three Alachua County Public School students have been named finalists in the annual Coca-Cola Scholars Program, which awards scholarships to high school seniors based on their academic success, leadership and service to their schools and communities. The students are now in the running to become Coca-Cola Scholars, who are each awarded $20,000 college scholarships.    ...

 Butler Enterprises has announced the opening of Aerie, one of the fastest growing brands in the apparel industry will be open in Spring 2023. Aerie is committed to creating exceptional merchandise collections while positively influencing the way women see themselves and treat others. The store offers intimates, apparel, activewear, and swimwear with every piece designed...

First Federal Bank has received the 2022 recognition of “Best Bank” in 5 of its service areas; this is in addition to having been named by Newsweek as America’s the Best Small Bank in Florida for 2022. As a community-based mutual institution headquartered in Lake City, FL, the bank is owned by its customers rather...

Students who will be entering high school next year, along with their families, are invited to learn more about the district’s wide variety of career academies by attending this year’s Career Academy Showcase.     The annual event, which usually draws well over 700 people, will be held Thursday, November 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m....

The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously voted to select Dr. Ben Sasse as the University of Florida’s next president. Sasse, currently a U.S. senator for the state of Nebraska, will become the 13th president of Florida’s flagship public university, pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System...