Foods that boost health and wellness have staked their claim on the retail shelf. In addition, such foods have become upscale, representing a lifestyle focused on conscious consumption.
Read More »Experimental Target store near UF campus is closing this summer
The Target store at The Standard building announced recently that it would be closing, but some area residents aren’t taking the news too hard.
Read More »Gainesville restaurant scene changes again as Mother’s Pub & Grill on University Avenue announces closure
Mother’s Pub and Grill, a popular restaurant on West University Avenue, recently shared on Facebook that it will be closing its original location at the end of April. “I, as the owner, feel it is time for me to move on and focus on the location at NW 39th Ave …
Read More »Culinary classes and catering are back in session at Eastside High School
The possible next generation of top chefs and lots of Rams spirit resides at Eastside High School in Gainesville.
Read More »North central Florida newspapers attempt to remedy Gilchrist County news desert
The Ayerses have owned the Journal since 1939, when J. Min Ayers, John Ayers’ father, bought it in installments of $18 after working there for five years. The last issue was printed Feb. 24.
Read More »Food banks see demand increase in Gainesville as prices rise nationally
Food banks throughout Gainesville have been seeing an increase in demand with an increase in food prices.
Read More »‘Better together’: Minority women-owned businesses flourish in Gainesville
The University of Florida Warrington College of Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center hosted its annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit virtually Friday. Around 150 attendees tuned in to listen to keynote speakers, panelists and female entrepreneurs.
Read More »Midpoint Park and Eatery celebrates one-year anniversary
Many local Gainesville restaurants continue to close to make way for apartment buildings. While venues such as Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria and Leonardo’s Pizza were shutting down, Midpoint Park and Eatery opened in the Innovation District adjacent to the University of Florida in March of 2021. Despite facing the normal challenges of new restaurants coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, Midpoint has thrived over the past year as a popular meal and hangout spot.
Read More »High Springs is working to finalize a contract with its canoe post operator
The City of High Springs has taken on a partnership with Andersons Outdoor Adventures to run a canoe outpost that the city acquired in 2021.
Read More »Delay in spending American Rescue dollars is leaving Gainesville’s homeless community in limbo
Gainesville received half of its federal stimulus funds in July of last year and expects to receive the remaining funds by July.
Read More »