In 2011, UF alumnus Edward Lavagnino walked into a Sports Authority for a pair of socks and walked out with an idea.
For many entrepreneurs, persuading investors to fund startup companies has always been a struggle, but a federal law that took effect Monday and that’s expected to impact Gainesville, may make it easier.
Don’t let the diminishing unemployment rate fool you. An economic crisis still looms in this country — the same one we were supposed to be out of years ago.
Your résumé is a precious document. It sums up your most significant experiences and accomplishments on one black and white page.
Students looking to save money on a college education can consider swapping conventional classrooms and on-campus housing for an online program or a commute to campus.
Another store entered the Gainesville music scene last week.
Students looking to save a few extra bucks at Bento and other local businesses now can with the release of Campus Rewards, a discount card to current UF students.
Despite its size, the Gainesville Regional Airport is in competition with other major airports.
A gameday block party designed to bring in the green for businesses near the Swamp will not happen this year.
While the UF football team prepares to suit up for its first home game against Toledo on Saturday, businesses near the Swamp have been getting ready for the big day as well.
Nicolas Rojas spent his last day in Gainesville graduating, moving out of his apartment and trying to untangle a mess.
Emiliano’s Café was slammed.
Before this last month I has never had to fool with off campus housing. I still lived at home and my boyfriend lived on campus in graduate housing. When we decided graduate housing had turned into too much of a hassle, we started the search for an apartment. We didn’t realize how much of a hell it would turn into.
I felt an inkling of regret walking past the empty apartment downstairs. I had wanted to introduce myself to my neighbors, a man and woman in their mid-20s who shared a car covered in video game-themed stickers.
Packing for college for the first time as a freshman can be stressful and tough. Most of you haven’t experienced life in Gainesville yet, and know whether or not to bring just one more sweater.
Maybe you’re about to start your first week of college; or maybe you’ll be returning to the same apartment with the same roommates. Regardless of how you’re feeling (dread, excitement, stress or otherwise), it’s important to start the year with your room and your roommates on a good note.
The transition from Summer A to Summer B at UF has its ups and downs for local businesses. Although many students return home, incoming freshmen continue to keep Gainesville lively.
It’s turning out to be pretty rainy summer in Florida, so you’re probably spending some quality time with Netflix your laptop and some fuzzy blankets.
Stein Mart, at 6111 Newberry Road, announced it will close its doors, and a new Hobby Lobby craft store is expected to take its place.
Homestyle chain restaurant Wingstop isn’t chicken about expanding in Gainesville.
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