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Rebranding and beautification projects are in the works for Main Street Alachua.
Read More »Main Street Alachua To Be Rebranded As Community Hub
What Effect Will Heartwood Development Have on East Gainesville Property Taxes?
Construction on one of the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency's eastside projects is underway at the former spot of Kennedy Homes.
Read More »Alachua’s Downtown Area Developing And Changing Amid Growing Competition For Small Businesses
Just a couple of years ago, the City of Alachua was made up of about 2,000 residents. As the city has grown over time, so has the amount of businesses in it. The Alachua Advisory Board voted on a grant program that will help local small businesses to improve.
Read More »Gainesville Black Businesses May Soon Have Opportunity For Growth
Black owned businesses are plenty in Gainesville and have the support of the new District 1 Business Council. The council will focus on creating economic activity and opportunity for East Gainesville through partnerships with organizations like the Alachua County Chapter of the NAACP, the Community Redevelopment Agency and others.
Read More »Why Are All Those Scarecrows In Keystone Heights?
Keystone Heights is holding a "Scarecrow Strut" contest: businesses, schools and nonprofits can build scarecrows to compete and be judged in various categories.
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