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Phase 1 start for $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry awaits final permits

Suzette Cook

Jun 2, 2020

The $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry is one step closer to becoming a reality. And as soon as the Ajax Building […]

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AAA: 42% of Floridians less likely to evacuate from a hurricane due to COVID-19 concerns

Mainstreet Daily News

Jun 2, 2020

Floridians are increasingly concerned about the 2020 Hurricane Season and the coronavirus is one of the reasons why. According to a AAA survey – fielded last week – […]

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Gainesville-Alachua Realtor Association provides over 54,000 meals to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank

Mainstreet Daily News

May 31, 2020

The Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) raised close to $5,500.00 and collected over a dozen overflowing boxes of food and personal hygiene donations for the […]

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Disaster preparedness tax holiday starts today

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

Hurricane season starts June 1st, but there is good news… starting today Floridians can purchase hurricane supplies without paying sales tax. From May 29th through […]

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High Springs Brewing Company re-opening

Mainstreet Daily News

May 29, 2020

The High Springs Brewing Company released the following statement about its re-opening schedule: “We are so excited to announce that our outside area will be opening […]

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Newberry Animal Hospital adds new veterinarian to the team

Staff Reports

May 29, 2020

Newberry Animal Hospital announced the addition of Dr. Ishita Shah, DVM to the staff. “You will be seeing a new doctor in our hospitals come June […]

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Realtor Association hosts Drive-Up food drive for Bread of the Mighty

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

Despite the office being closed since March 13th, the Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) continues to find ways to engage its members and support the […]

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Memorial Day gas prices were lowest in 17 years

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

Florida drivers paid an average price of $1.88 per gallon on Memorial Day. That was 77 cents less than last year’s holiday, and the lowest Memorial Day […]

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Disney presents plan to reopen on July 11th

Mainstreet Daily News

May 27, 2020

According to the site wdwinfo.com, Walt Disney World could open its gates on July 11th. Jim McPhee, Senior Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World, […]

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County requests vacation rental reopening

Suzette Cook

May 26, 2020

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved on May 26th a request be sent to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations asking that […]

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Signs of a rebounding real estate market emerging in Alachua County

Mainstreet Daily News

May 21, 2020

“The home sales statistics for April are in for the Gainesville/Alachua County Area and there are several optimistic data points,” says Jeremy Thomas, 2020 Gainesville-Alachua County […]

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Florida gas prices inch higher as businesses re-open during phase one

Mainstreet Daily News

May 20, 2020

Florida gas prices are beginning to inch higher as Florida eases restrictions, causing a growing number of people to hit the road. Gasoline demand is now only […]

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Facebook announces new SHOPS platform

Suzette Cook

May 20, 2020

Facebook Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg went live on May 19th to announce the launch of Facebook Shops in partnership with Spotify. Zuckerberg said COVID-19 was […]

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Uber: Florida Veterans ride free to VA appointments during COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

May 19, 2020

The Florida Veterans Foundation today announced its partnership with Uber to create the ‘Veterans Ride Program’ for Florida Veterans who may have limited transportation options when […]

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Domino’s Pizza opens in Newberry

Suzette Cook

May 18, 2020

Erin Mullins was studying criminal justice at a community college and working as a driver for Domino’s Pizza when she got promoted to assistant manager. That’s […]

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Florida Realtors optimistic market disruption from COVID-19 is temporary

Mainstreet Daily News

May 13, 2020

The Center Square – The COVID-19 emergency’s economic fallout has disrupted Florida’s real estate market, with buyers hesitant to pull the trigger and uncertain owners delaying […]

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Plunging gas prices level out as Floridians return to the road; Gainesville second highest region in state

Mainstreet Daily News

May 12, 2020

Florida gas prices are leveling off, after plunging for 10 consecutive weeks. The 76-day streak of declines came to an end last week, as Floridians returned to […]

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Before you go to the Oaks Mall…

Staff Reports

May 11, 2020

If you think your favorite store at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville was ready for business as of the May 8th re-opening, check before you make […]

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Phase 1: Hair salons, barbershops, and nail salons re-opening on May 11th

Suzette Cook

May 8, 2020

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis posted a video on his official Facebook page announcing the opening of hair salons and barber shops in Florida this Monday. In […]

Business

To understand the danger of COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants, look at the industry’s history

Mainstreet Daily News

May 6, 2020

Large meatpacking plants have become hotspots for coronavirus infection, along with jails and nursing homes. As of May 1, nearly 5,000 packing plant workers in 19 […]

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Pump prices level out as Floridians return to the road; fuel demand likely to rise as stay-at-home orders are eased in Florida

Mainstreet Daily News

May 6, 2020

Florida gas prices may be nearing their floor as most of Florida prepares for the first phase of reopening on Monday. The lifting of stay-at-home restrictions has […]

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Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders

Suzette Cook

May 5, 2020

Dave Anders of Dave’s New York Deli in the Tioga Town Center refers to all first responders as “superheroes.” So he decided to reach out to […]

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Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants

Suzette Cook

May 4, 2020

Come in, we’re open! At least that’s what many restaurants in Alachua County are saying. Executive orders issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Alachua […]

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