Michael Stone
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Locally made body armor saves Illinois officer
Phalanx Defense Systems, a Gainesville-based body armor manufacturer, recently tallied its first save when its gear prevented an Illinois police officer from receiving more serious injuries from a shotgun slug. → Read More
3D, mobile tech enhancing real estate market
Area real estate agents are using new technologies — 3D online property tours and a mobile app just for the agents — to streamline the process of selling properties for themselves and their clients. → Read More
Love-relationship startup catches eye of investors
A Gainesville startup that offers classes on how to better choose loving partners for relationships has attracted local investor Jamie Grooms, known for co-founding two publicly traded companies out of Alachua County, RTI Surgical and AxoGen. → Read More
Jones Edmunds secures $20M contract renewal from NASA
NASA has re-upped its contract with Gainesville-based civil engineering firm Jones Edmunds for work primarily on the space agency’s Space Launch System manned deep-space program. → Read More
Domino's, CareSpot, Mattress One named as Archer Centro West tenants
Construction will be done in a week or so on the new Archer Centro West complex in the 3500 and 3600 blocks of Archer Road, said the complex's owner, Paul D'Alto. → Read More
Local company plans to launch hair-growth product
Gainesville-based Prometheon Pharma was testing its insulin patch on hairless rats in early 2014 when something unexpected happened. → Read More
Steamers to return in downtown Bethel Station
Artie Guy, known in Gainesville for his Artie's Tempeh product that graces the menu of many local eateries, is set to resurrect his own restaurant. → Read More
White Apron owner moves from catering to specialty foods
Jules Gollner, owner of White Apron Catering, has announced her retirement, but will be staying busy by developing specialty foods. → Read More
Gator fans now can buy tickets via text
A men’s basketball game is approaching. The University of Florida sends out a text message to fans. Fans send a quick text back and get seats to the game. → Read More
Legislature and lawsuit taking on Florida's 64-ounce growler ban
Among craft-beer enthusiasts, the growler has emerged as not only a trendy way to have a cold one but also the standard for enjoying a tasty draft on your couch instead of the barstool. → Read More
Still in debt, Gator Stompin' pushes on with 'contained' budget
The debt owed to restaurants, bars, contractors and others following last year's Gator Stompin' event has been chopped to roughly half — or about $65,000 from an amount that once approached $150,000. → Read More
Cigars, liquor being added to wine at Half Cork'd
The space holding Half Cork'd — an upscale wine-tasting room that opened in late 2011 in downtown Gainesville — is planning to again welcome customers as a reformed business in a few weeks. → Read More
Can a business name offend? Government mum
The name of the new bar and restaurant Crafty Bastards is obscene and should not be seen by children, according to one Gainesville resident who called the Sun to complain, adding that he got no relief when he took his complaint to the city. → Read More
Craft beer, award-winning chili on tap at new eatery
Crafty Bastards restaurant and bar opened Jan. 29 in the former Kazbor’s space in Magnolia Parke at 4860 NW 39th Ave. → Read More
Burrito Bros turns to crowdfunding as construction costs rise
Veteran campus-area restaurant Burrito Brothers is raising money through the Go Fund Me crowdfunding website for an expansion that is exceeding original cost expectations. → Read More
Apartments for UF students and for seniors and veterans in the works
Three more apartment projects are in the planning stages between the University of Florida and downtown Gainesville — two geared toward students and the other for seniors and veterans. → Read More
Outback moving to old Hops location; Tuesday Morning, Carter's coming to Butler
Butler Plaza soon will be welcoming two new tenants -- a Tuesday Morning home goods store and a Carter's children's store -- while the Outback Steakhouse will be relocating to the former Hops Restaurant. → Read More
Veteran nonprofit settling into Millhopper library
A Gainesville nonprofit that provides outdoor excursions for area veterans is settling in to the new location of its coffee shop, a move made to increase the organization's visibility and provide a boost in customers. → Read More
Greek food in, sushi out at Stadium Club
A new eatery offering Greek dishes started welcoming customers a few weeks ago at the Roberts’ Stadium Club across from the University of Florida campus. → Read More
Gainesville-based HyGreen helping hospitals with Ebola plans
A Gainesville company is working with U.S. hospitals to promote good hygiene among health-care workers as the threat of Ebola lingers. → Read More