Millhopper Station, located in the northwest quadrant of Gainesville, is a great family neighborhood in a calm and cozy community. It features relatively newly-built and notably well-maintained homes averaging between 1,300 and 2,000 square feet. Millhopper Station is comprised of several smaller neighborhoods, including Grand Central, Victoria Square, Montclair, and Union Square.
The big news in Millhopper Station is that inventory is quite low, with only 2.7 months available and only four homes on the market. As compared with Gainesville and Alachua County as a whole where the inventory is at approximately four months and a bit more balanced, we definitely have a seller’s market on our hands in Millhopper Station.
Aldi Food Market, a national grocery chain known for having low-priced budget friendly items, is rapidly expanding, and Florida is benefiting from its growth.
It was not long ago when the city of Gainesville approved sites for two new stores, and Ocala approved a site for one new store. Now, one location in Gainesville is getting ready to open and the other two locations are in the works.
The restaurant scene in Gainesville just won't quit. New openings are about to happen, and plenty of other dining development is in the works.
What used to be Gator City Sports Grille located at 1728 West University Avenue will soon be The Social at Midtown Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, slated to open at the end of September. Construction is nearing completion on this $2.2 million renovation. The newly redesigned space will include two rooftop terraces that will be connected by a walkway. Each terrace will feature a bar surrounded by plenty of seating. Plus, the rooftop space will have five pergola-covered private dining areas that each have a television and misting fan.
Who can resist ooey-gooey melty cheese and luxurious ribbons of melted chocolate? Well, the temptation is about to get a lot more intense as The Melting Pot prepares to reopen in Gainesville.
The Melting Pot will be returning to the area after having closed the doors to its original Gainesville location seven years ago. One of the brand’s first franchise locations was developed in Gainesville in the 1980s and is now back again to serve the community.
Leonardo's Pizza seems to have been around forever. It is certainly a Gainesville institution, however, all good things must come to an end. As West University Avenue gets revamped, it will be losing its Leonardo's By the Slice landmark.
After months of planning, anticipation and construction, Depot Park is finally about to open. The grand opening will be on August 20th with the playground and nature preserve officially open for business.
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is still under construction. However, now that the park is complete, Gainesville residents can start taking advantage of the $6 million investment that hopes to become not only a popular green space in the city but also a place that offers lessons on history and innovation.
Get ready to laugh! Bill Burr is coming to Gainesville and will be performing at the Curtis M. Phillips Performing Arts Center on October 7.
Burr is an American comedian who is best known for his stand-up comedy specials. He is also the known for being the host of Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, playing Patrick Kuby in Breaking Bad, and starring in the Netflix animated sitcom F is for Family as Frank Murphy.
University of Florida is steering a committee aimed at a long-term development plan that will better the city as a whole. A strategic development plan is in the works that hopes to "serve as a vision for creating a preeminent city for a preeminent University."
Condo sales are on the rise as single-family home inventory keeps dropping.
Inventory in Gainesville and Alachua County as a whole has been low and just continues to decrease, creating a sellers market and causing home prices to rise. Furthermore the inventory of lower-priced homes continues to get lower and lower, pushing buyers to explore more affordable options, such as condos, in order to own a home.
HAECO Americas, an aerospace parts manufacturer, is expanding operations in Lake City and adding approximately 400 jobs to the market. This expansion will bring a $2 million capital investment to Columbia County.
The Florida Foundation for Architecture, a non-profit group that was founded by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, sponsored a state wide competition highlighting the most inspiring and unique buildings in Florida. Ranked number two on the 2016 People's Choice Awards Top 10 list at the time of press was the recently renovated Reitz Union on the University of Florida campus.
There is a growing number of middle-class Gainesville residents who are choosing to rent instead of purchase a home, whether it is due to financial reasons, because of a lifestyle choice, or just due to Gainesville’s transient nature as a college town. The rental numbers have been up ever since the housing crash ten years ago, and they just keep climbing.
The prime plot of real estate located at the corner of University Avenue and Northwest 13th Street across from the University of Florida campus is soon to be home to The Standard, a mixed-use development that will include ground-floor retail, 433 residential units as well as a hotel with 144 rooms, and a multilevel parking garage with over 1,100 spaces to accommodate residents, guests and patrons.
Big news at Savvy & Company! We are branching into Lake City / Live Oak, spanning Columbia, Suwannee, Lafayette, and Hamilton Counties.
There is no surprise in the impact that the University of Florida has had and continues to have on the local Gainesville economy. However not only is the university profitable for the town, but it has proven to be very important and beneficial for the entire state of Florida. Private companies that license technology from the University of Florida have brought almost $2.3 billion into Florida's economy just last year, and the same companies have accounted for the employment of over 10,600 people.
It is no secret that Gainesville is at the forefront of medical research and care. But now, a new collaborative effort between patients and cancer specialists has allowed for a brand new state-of-the-art cancer center. The North Florida Regional Cancer Center is a 50,000 square-foot, $10 million facility that has the most state-of-the-art equipment, as well as more space for cutting edge treatments and services that can all be offered under one roof.
It is no secret that Gainesville is at the forefront of medical research and care. But now, a new collaborative effort between patients and cancer specialists has allowed for a brand new state-of-the-art cancer center. The North Florida Regional Cancer Center is a 50,000 square-foot, $10 million facility that has the most state-of-the-art equipment, as well as more space for cutting edge treatments and services that can all be offered under one roof.
Half of 2016 is almost in the books and it's a good time to see how we're doing in Gainesville & Alachua County. In short, things are going quite well!
There are a few new commercial development projects on the horizon that Gainesville can get excited about. Perhaps the biggest project is the redevelopment of the former Gainesville Regional Utilities control center at Northwest 43rd Street and 53rd Avenue across from the Hunter’s Crossing Publix. The plan is to develop three buildings that wil house a Starbucks with a drive-through, a bank with a drive-through and a medical building with an ambulance entrance.
Gainesville is a food-loving city with a big heart that is dedicated to the local community. This Sunday, the Seventh Annual Taste of Gainesville is taking place and will be featuring 36 vendors, more vendors than any other year to date.
The event’s goal is to raise awareness and money to help children in the greater Gainesville community. The other purpose of the event is to “bring the community’s passion for food to a fun, cost-effective event that anyone can go to and experience the cuisine of Alachua County,” according to Scott Costello, the executive director for the event.
