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› Micanopy Dollar General gains approval despite opposition from residents, Native Americans
A new Dollar General store just outside the city limits of Micanopy won approval from Alachua County after 15 years of rejection over concerns it will detract from the town’s historical nature, harm an adjacent wetland and impinge on a Native American site. The Development Review Committee listened for about six hours to presentations and public comment that was largely against the store before voting Thursday night with no discussion to approve the final development plan.
› Battling extinction: Rare Florida corals rescued amid plague graduate from Orlando to New Jersey
The great rescue of Florida corals from a devastating disease crossed a milestone with the transfer of two batches of knobby cactus and flower cup corals from their Orlando refuge. The Florida Coral Rescue Center in south Orlando is rearing the largest collection of Florida corals brought in from the wild from just ahead of a fast-moving plague along the state’s southeast coast and Keys. A batch of 22 coral colonies, each more or less the size of a football, was sent to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium on International Drive. Another group of 12 was airlifted to Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey.
› North Jacksonville's largest shopping center, River City Marketplace thriving after 15 years
River City Marketplace is the largest shopping complex in North Jacksonville — characterized by neighboring residents and city leaders as essential to the community. Just 15 years old, the outdoor shopping center near Jacksonville International Airport and UF Health North hospital continues to attract new businesses despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
› Southwest Florida manufacturer to acquire California company for $126 million
PGT Innovations announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Anlin Industries, also known as Anlin Windows & Doors, for approximately $126 million. Venice-based PGT, a national leader in premium windows and doors, including impact-resistant products and products designed to unify indoor/outdoor spaces, made the announcement last week.
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