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Tree Gators and other things….
Are LOCAL Foods Are Worth the Cost? A CEO of a big-box organic grocery store weighs in—what do you think about LOCAL? Gator Tree Have seen/heard about the Rock Paper Scissors Tournaments that are...
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We’re gonna party like it’s your birthday
Are you familiar with the Civic Media Center, affectionately abbreviated as the CMC? Check them out. We can’t begin to tell you how fantastic the CMC is–but perhaps you can. Today the CMC is 19 years...
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Q & A: Merrily, Merrily with Ms. Merrell!
Beloved indiegainesville friend, supporter, and yes, cheerleader Erica Merell, of Wild Iris Books, bravely agreed to answer 5 random questions from us…learn about books you need to read, her favorite...
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The Amazing Ramen–and links
If you are a gourmand, this may be the time to stop reading. But if you’re a student on a budget–or just curious, as we were–check out this infographic! (Via) Also….Ramen is saving the world? Small...
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What’s Sunday?
“If you make something up and enough people agree with you–it becomes reality.” (Stephen Colbert) Tomorrow has been deemed “Small Business Saturday.” (“SBS” from here on.) If you must shop non-local...
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Remembering Lennie Kesl (guest post)
Guest post by Robert Ponzio, an artist who inspired (and still does inspire) us in high school. Remembering Lennie Kesl by Robert Ponzio This weekend we learned of the sad and sudden passing of a true...
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This, that, and more you should know. (Happy New Year!)
First of all, happy 2013! We hope you have a healthy, happy year. We look forward to growing with you and thank you whole-heartedly for your support. Because of you, your love of independent businesses...
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Home, sweet (local) home…
We recently met with K to discuss a fun community project. During our meeting, K was explaining how much Gainesville felt like home and couldn’t stop singing its praise. We asked K to put this into...
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Comparing Big-Box Retail and Independent Businesses
Key Studies on Big-Box Retail & Independent Business Below are summaries and links to key studies that examine the impact of Wal-Mart and other large retail chains and, in some cases, the benefits...
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One of the Many Reasons Gville is Great
You may not be aware, but throughout the week, the CMC is hosting Radical Rush. Put your politics aside. As we walked through Rad Rush earlier today, we were (again) amazed at the civilized debates...
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