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Nine hotels in the works, all of which are expected to open over the next year.
Read More »Hotel Boom Or No? Either Way, Several More Planned For Gainesville
To Sell or Hold Out? Robbinswood’s Remaining Neighbors Weigh Options With New Development Pending
Robbinswood residents in Gainesville question whether they should sell their property for what the developers are offering — even if it is not the price they are hoping for.
Read More »Celebration Pointe Charges Higher Sales Tax
Stores set to open in Celebration Pointe, Gainesville's newest shopping center, will charge an extra one percent sales tax toward fees and community improvements.
Read More »Officials Seek To Safen Streets For Gainesville Bicycle Riders And Pedestrians
Legislation seeks to protect vulnerable road users
Read More »Trial Begins For Wood Supplier Company’s Lawsuit Against GREC
The trial continues Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center.
Read More »North Central Florida Will Help Fuel Florida’s Record High Tourism
With the demand for tourism increasing in Florida, a record of 100 million visitors is predicted this year. Hotel construction as well as airport and seaport renovations are among the increase in tourism.
Read More »Five New Hotels May Spell Trouble for Gainesville Hotels
Five new hotels will open in Gainesville over the next few years: the Hotel Indigo, the Hyatt, the Element, a Home2 Suites and a TownePlace Suites.
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