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While the racing world has seen declines in popularity, Gainesville Raceway has still seen an increase in ticket sales and participation.

Rebranding and beautification projects are in the works for Main Street Alachua.

With closed storefronts and empty sidewalks in this small, drive-by town, it is clear the town's once vibrant light has dimmed as the population dwindled. However, Waldo's city government is making strides for economic development and working on a number of projects to increase the population and turn the fate of the town around.

The Santa Fe Preserve Project is collaborating for the first time with Conserve with Us, a funding organization that launched six months ago, dedicated to conserving natural land.

Florida lawmakers approved a 45 percent increase in spending for university and college construction and maintenance for the 2018-19 academic year, totaling $487 million. The largest project on the list is $50 million for a data-science and information-technology building at the University of Florida.

Butler Plaza at Archer Road and SW 34th St. has large construction fences and the numerous traffic detours, but now after two years of progress, residents and merchants alike are eager for the new stores and restaurants to open for business.

If signed, how would this legislative initiative affect Gainesville families and businesses, as well as the soda industry?

A United States Department of Agriculture-funded project called "Fresh Wagon" provides fresh produce to Gainesville residents at a low cost.