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University of Florida student finds backyard gardeners willingly pay more for local food
A University of Florida study reveals home gardeners are willing to pay roughly double the price per pound for locally grown tomatoes compared to non-gardeners. Researchers say understanding the labor behind growing fruits and vegetables drives a stronger demand for local food and farmers markets. Horticultural experts note that the...
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Extreme weather forcing North Central Florida farms to change what they are planting and adapt to unpredictability
Saturday mornings at Haile Farmers Market, Eric Bjerregaard arranges peppers, eggplant and okra on a small table at his booth. The produce comes from Boondox Tropicals, his farm southwest of Newberry, where he grows much of it in greenhouses. But this year, even those greenhouses have not been able to escape the heat.
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Kincell Bio, Cellipont Bioservices Complete Merger to Create Kincellis Advanced Therapies
Kincell Bio and Cellipont Bioservices have completed their previously announced merger, bringing the two advanced-therapy organizations together under a new company, Kincellis Advanced Therapies. The combined contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) will focus on cell therapies and other advanced modalities, with capabilities spanning early-stage development, clinical manufacturing and commercial supply.
WCJB
New distribution center in Ocala expected to bring 20 jobs
Alachua Chronicle
High Springs City Commission considers dissolving police department, approves property tax increase
The High Springs City Commission voted on September 10 to tentatively increase the City's property tax rate, cut the police budget by 5%, and negotiate with Alachua County to potentially replace City police and fire services with County services. The post High Springs City Commission considers dissolving police department, approves property tax increase appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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Archer commissioners set tentative budget, seek loans to pay off credit line
ARCHER, Fla. (WCJB) - City commissioners set a tentative balanced budget of a little more than $1.5 million Monday night, based on a 6% increase in property taxes. Commissioners also voted to solicit loans from banks to pay off $1.8 million owed from a line of credit used by a previous administration.
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Newmark Arranges Sale of 312-Unit Luxury Multifamily Community Forest View in Gainesville Florida
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Forest View, a 312-unit multifamily property in Gainesville, Florida. Newmark Executive Managing Director Ryan Moody, Vice Chairman Scott Ramey and Director Eric Gfesser represented the seller, Coastline Management Group Inc., in the transaction. Built in 1994 and 1996, Forest View is...
Alachua Chronicle
Gainesville City Commission discusses housing, adopts annual assessments, approves tentative property tax rates and budget
At the September 10 General Policy Committee and special budget meetings, the Gainesville City Commission heard a housing update; approved annual fire, solid waste, and stormwater assessment fees; and approved a tentative budget and property tax rates on first reading. The post Gainesville City Commission discusses housing, adopts annual assessments, approves tentative property tax rates and budget appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .