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Though few respond to Gainesville survey, most responses are positive
By APRIL DUDASH | May 14, 2008The results are in.
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Developers of stalled University Corners complex return checks
By APRIL DUDASH | May 12, 2008Developers and real estate agents of the stalled University Corners development are refunding deposit checks to about 105 people who reserved units.The project, which is planned for the northwest corner of 13th Street and West University Avenue, has remained an empty lot since April 2007.University Corners had been depending on money from a Gainesville tax-incentive program. However, a September 2007 Florida Supreme Court case decided Florida cities are not allowed to reimburse property tax money over more than a year without a voter referendum. "We were in the last phases of finalizing the $37 million in CRA funds pledged by the city when the Court ruling halted negotiations," read the refund letter from University Development of Gainesville. The decision to redesign the development will not be made until the Florida Supreme Court rules on an appeal, said Henry Rabell, a broker associate for Bosshardt Realty. The eight-story development would include more than 400 luxury condos and condo-hotels, as well as about 70,000 square feet of retail space.
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Bill to limit Board of Governors fails to reach House vote
By KATIE SANDERS | May 12, 2008Florida's Board of Governors will continue to preside over the state's 11 public universities in its current structure despite a surge of support for a plan aiming to establish a new system with a limited board.
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'American Heroes' air show displays law-enforcement helicopters
By APRIL DUDASH | May 12, 2008The Black Hawk's blades remained motionless, and its sturdy, army-green exterior didn't rumble with life. It hadn't been called to duty.
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New Wal-Mart opens in East Gainesville
By CASSIDY MIRABITO | May 12, 2008When the Wal-Mart Supercenter opened its doors last week, it brought more than convenient shopping to East Gainesville.
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Windsor festival celebrates zucchini, benefits volunteer fire department
By ZACH SEYMOUR | May 12, 2008The air was hot, the sun was bright, and the sweet smell of frying zucchini swept through the pine trees like a cool breeze on a muggy southern day.
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Sen. Bill Nelson and local leaders look into pollution at Gainesville Superfund site
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | May 12, 2008For 25 years, Gainesville has been trying to clean up industrial contamination at the Cabot Carbon/Koppers Superfund Site.
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Officials fight Internet crimes targeting toward children
By WILL PAFFORD | Apr. 22, 2008Note: This article has been edited to reflect an error regarding former UF law professor John Shannon
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Police chief pardons roam towing companies
By WILL PAFFORD | Apr. 22, 2008Three Gainesville towing companies that appealed a roam-towing suspension after violating a city ordinance will not be suspended after all.
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Commissioner Braddy leaves office proud of dissenting opinion
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Apr. 22, 2008Commissioner Ed Braddy has been on the Gainesville City Commission for six years now, but he says it feels like a thousand.
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Bryant hopes for mindful successor
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Apr. 22, 2008When Commissioner Rick Bryant steps down May 12 after five years on the Gainesville City Commission, he hopes someone else will step up on behalf of small businesses.
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Motorcycle accidents increase locally, nationally
By KRISTEN HUFF | Apr. 22, 2008Ten years ago Thursday, Dorian Handros was sprawled on his back in a ditch on the outskirts of Gainesville, submerged in muddy water with his Honda sport motorcycle blanketing his body.
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Pennsylvania primary has candidates turning to aggressive tactics
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Apr. 21, 2008With the approach of today's Pennsylvania presidential primary - the first Democratic primary since March 11 - campaigning by both candidates has gotten aggressive.
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Commission votes to change land use on one-stop homeless site
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Apr. 21, 2008City commissioners voted 5-2 at a special meeting Monday night to change the land-use designation for the location of a proposed one-stop homeless center at 3335 N Main Terrace.
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Friends of the Library book sale raises record $83K
By JESSICA PONN | Apr. 20, 2008After 58 years, Gainesville's Friends of the Library volunteers run their semi-annual book sales like clockwork.
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Earth Day Music Festival aims to raise green awareness
By KRISTEN HUFF | Apr. 20, 2008Local green-minded organizations hosted a concert on Sunday to raise awareness about environmental sustainability two days before Earth Day.
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Florida firefighters compete in Firefighter Combat Challenge
By DREW HARWELL | Apr. 20, 2008They don't make fire marshall rookie cards. There are no "Fastest Extinguished" records used in fantasy leagues. And you may not see a firefighter's face in Sports Illustrated.
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UF documentary students win award, grant for "Jessie's Dad"
By AMBER EHRKE | Apr. 20, 2008When a news story bearing a Homosassa dateline came up on his computer screen three years ago, UF Documentary Institute student Boaz Dvir stopped to read it. News from his small Florida hometown rarely showed up in the national media.
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More to Krishnas than vegetarian lunch
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Apr. 20, 2008Hundreds of students find their way to the Plaza of the Americas every weekday to eat a $4 vegetarian meal served by the Hare Krishnas.
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Fifth Avenue Arts Festival celebrates African heritage
By DAYNA MALEK | Apr. 20, 2008The smells of kettle corn and Jamaican jerk chicken filled the air over the weekend as local residents and visitors flocked to the 29th annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival.
