In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at UF’s celebration of Hanukkah, the latest in college football hires and the continuation of a long-standing Christmas tradition.
Read More »Gainesville locals combine love of dogs and bartending to open the city’s first ‘pup pub’
The pup pub opened its gates Friday on Main Street as the first ever off-leash dog park and bar space in the city. The park offers 4,500 square feet of fenced area for dogs to roam within designated zones for big and small dogs that are separated by a full bar.
Read More »Leaving a four-decade legacy, Thornebrook Gallery is set to close
This October marked four decades of the beloved gallery — and also foreshadowed its closure, with David Arrighi announcing that he will close in February 2023.
Read More »Greater Gainesville Chamber Hosts annual Business of the Year Awards
The festive mood continued into the award ceremony and evening programming, with dancing and balloon throwing between the awards.
Read More »Florida Small Business Development Centers celebrates its 45th birthday
There are 2.8 million small businesses in the state of Florida — 99.8% of the state’s businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2021. Since 1976, the Florida Small Business Development Centers have assisted entrepreneurs in all aspects of the business cycle. Funded by the U.S. Small Business …
Read More »UF/IFAS cuts the ribbon on its new extension office
Close to 100 people on Tuesday gathered near the parking lot of Alachua County’s new UF/IFAS Extension Office to witness the ribbon cutting for the Newberry facility.
Read More »Gainesville Regional Soccer League looks forward to Forrest Park renovations
The Gainesville Regional Soccer League is among the most vocal in the community deciding how best to spend its $2.1 million renovation budget on Forrest Park.
Read More »Local firm assists with Alachua and Tri-County US Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign
The Mortgage Firm is starting a new tradition for the holidays. It’s now a part of the Alachua and Tri-County US Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. This program is dedicated to spreading Christmas cheer to kids.
Read More »Small business owners in Gainesville are getting creative to avoid supply chain shortages
WUFT · Bookstores cope with supply chain struggles Supply chain shortages are turning an already difficult holiday season into a nightmare for Gainesville business owners. “I’ve had customers cancel orders because they get frustrated waiting two or three weeks for a book,” Heather Halak, owner of independent bookstore Third House …
Read More »New hyper-sub could reach markets soon
Against the backdrop of a bright blue sky and a calm lake, the Hyper-Sub roars to life. The sleek, black vessel hums loudly from its docked position at the Lake Side Park Boat Ramp in Lake Butler, Florida. But this boat attracts crowds of adults and children because it looks …
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