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U.S. pizza restaurants are doing better than last year in sales and are expected to reach $36.1 billion by the end of the year.
Metro

Pizza restaurants enjoying national growth

Sales at pizza restaurants nationwide will reach $36.1 billion at the end of 2012, which is up 3.8 percent from 2011, according to a study released on Sept. 17 by Packaged Facts, a market research company for consumer goods.


Marc Daniel, 26, is adding one of his signature masterpieces to the famous Satchel’s restaurant.
Metro

Artist brings new art to Satchel’s

After a February fire destroyed part of Satchel’s Pizza, owner Satchel Raye started a months-long project to redecorate. To continue the eclectic style the pizzeria is known for, Raye called upon local artists to bring their own flavors to the restaurant.


Florida Alligator
Metro

City discussion on contentious towing rate increase delayed

The base rate to tow an illegally parked car is $76, and Superior Towing is asking the city to raise it to $100. Owner Mike Weber said raising the cost is necessary to keep up with the cost of business. Those opposed to the measure say the company hasn’t produced any proof the extra costs are essential.


Florida Alligator
University

Young Life program starts at UF

UF and Santa Fe College students are invited on a photo scavenger hunt from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday starting at the Vineyard of Gainesville and ending at Thornebrook Village as a recruiting event for Young Life College, a non-denominational Christian program that helps students develop their faith.


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