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ALACHUA - Dexter and Sarajo O’Steen will host a second classic show for charity of the year. The Sept. 30 event runs from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and will raise funds for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Dubbed the Fellowship of Christian Athletes D&S Classic Car Show, the event will feature classic cars, trucks and motorcycles, food tents, raffle and awards. The event will be outside at the O’Steen’s Barn, 16811 County Road 241, Alachua. Admission and parking as a spectator to see the car show is absolutely free. There will be a food tent and a 50/50 drawing (cash only) and raffle opportunity. Those wishing to participate may enter their cars, motorcycles and trucks with a $25 cash registration fee per vehicle at the gate. Registration is from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. with awards at 1:30 p.m. Award categories include GM, Ford, Mopar, Imports, Best of Show, Peoples’ Choice (as voted on by participants), and Spectators’ Choice (as voted on by spectators). Up for grabs are also two Florida Gators vs. Vanderbilt football tickets and two Florida Gators vs. Arkansas football tickets. In addition to the car show featuring participants from across the area, the O’Steens will also allow attendees to enter the barn to view their extensive private collection of classic cars and request only that spectators consider a donation to FCA. The event promises to be a hit as the O’Steens hosted a similar car show for First Global Missions 365 in April, which attracted more than 100 participants. For vehicle registration questions contact Sarajo O’Steen at 352-318-4810. All proceeds go to the ministry of FCA in North Central Florida. Visit northcentralflfca.org to learn more about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes..  

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Coats IV, Robert Karow, and Eric Lawson to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority. These appointments are effective October 1, 2023.
 
 James Coats IV
 Coats is the Chief Executive Officer of Phalanx Defense Systems. Active in his community, he serves as a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society and was awarded the “Spirit of Gainesville” Award by the Alachua County Chamber of Commerce. Coats earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in business administration from American Military University.
   
Robert Karow
 Karow is currently retired, previously serving as the Manager, Legal Counsel, and Contracts Manager for Oleoductos de Crudos Pesados. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Earning his bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Chapman College and his juris doctor from the University of Florida, Karow has over 40 years of energy experience with an emphasis in oil and natural gas, pipelines, facilities, and power generation.
 
 Eric Lawson
 Lawson is the Chief Executive Officer of HCA North Florida Regional Hospital. Holding multiple executive leadership positions in hospitals over the past 30 years, he most recently served as the Division Chief Financial Officer for HCA TriStar. Lawson earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tennessee Technological University.

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GAINESVILLE ‒ A new facility at Santa Fe College will soon help address the severe state-wide shortage in welding and HVAC certified skilled labor. Shovels were raised and dirt was flying as the College held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday, Sept. 11 for the Ralph W. Cellon Jr. Institute for Skilled Trades and Advanced Manufacturing.

Construction on the facility is expected to begin next year with a projected opening of fall 2025. The institute will be built on SF’s Northwest Campus located at 3000 N.W. 83rd Street across the street from the SF Gymnasium. It will more than double the college's capacity in the Welding and HVAC programs and the college will also begin a new degree program in Advanced Manufacturing.

The event was well attended by the Florida Legislature with State Senator Keith Perry, State Representative Chuck Clemons and State Representative Bobby Payne attending. Many members of the Cellon family, Santa Fe’s District Board of Trustees, Santa Fe’s Foundation Board members and other dignitaries were in attendance as well.

The facility is being named in honor of Ralph W. Cellon, a longtime supporter of the college. Cellon has been a central figure throughout the college’s history. He helped lead the effort to secure the land where the college’s Northwest Campus is located, served as an inaugural trustee on the college’s District Board of Trustees, and has continuously served for 54 years on the Board of the Santa Fe College Foundation.

“Ralph Cellon has been integral to the growth of Santa Fe College since its inception and it is fitting that this new facility be named in his honor,” Santa Fe President Paul Broadie II said. “He knows the power of a college education, and the need for highly skilled workers in the trades. As demand continues to grow in these industries, students graduating from our programs will be able to enter their career field knowing that they have been trained utilizing the latest technology and are poised for success.”

The new facility will increase space needed for students in SF’s Welding and HVAC programs. When the facility opens, the increased space will enable the college to see a 275 percent increase in the number of students that can be trained in HVAC and Welding.

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ALACHUA ‒ San Felasco Tech City (SFTC) will soon be bringing arts and culture into the heart of the innovative development.

San Felasco Tech City Co-developers Mitch Glaeser and Rich Blaser of San Felasco Tech City (SFTC) have announced that Momentum Dance Arts, LLC, will establish a 7,250 square foot dance school and studio in the Alachua location. Momentum Dance Arts (MDA) will occupy space in the newly completed Phase II of the Tech City development and open their new location at SFTC in January 2024.

According to MDA, their mission is to foster a lifetime of love for dance and fitness under the guidance of passionate, dedicated dance instructors who have trained extensively with the world’s top educators, mentors, and teachers. MDA offer a wide variety of dance and fitness classes that allow children to explore the art of dance and find their own path.

"Momentum Dance Arts opened in 2016 in Alachua,” said MDA owner Jamie Perez. “After almost eight years here, it was one of the best decisions we ever made. 

“We love this city and as our programs continue to grow, we are so excited to grow our facility and have the opportunity to stay in Alachua for years to come.

“We are really looking forward to relocating to Tech City January 2024. The energy and innovation surrounding this community is exactly what we were looking for.  As a creative company with a focus on the performing arts serving ages 2 to adult, we invite everyone to give their child the gift of dance and join us at our new state of the art new facility here at Tech City.”

Perez added, “We can’t wait to get here and start getting our tutus on.”

Mitch Glaeser, CEO, Emory Group Companies (Owner of San Felasco Tech City) says that adding a performing arts company as a tenant like Momentum Dance Arts, meets their goal and commitment to integrating art in many forms at San Felasco Tech City.

Dan Drotos Senior Vice President, Colliers, who represented San Felasco Tech City in the transaction, said “Tech City caters to a wide variety of individual needs and interests and MDA will provide yet another wonderful service for the residents and visitors of Tech City and the region.

“We are excited to facilitate Momentum Dance Arts to join the ever-growing list of innovative companies that have decided to call Tech City Home.”

According to Tech City officials, Momentum Dance Arts, LLC will be joining over 50 innovative companies that call SFTC home, including Vobile Inc., Okito America, Neurotronics, Anamar Environmental Consulting, Inc., TIMCO Engineering, Nextgen Biologics, Fracture, Novapproach Spine, Daft Cow Brewery, and Beaker & Flask among others.

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CHIEFLAND, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis on Sept. 8, 2023, announced more than $1.6 million in awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support Florida families recovering from Hurricane Idalia. The Florida Disaster Fund has raised over $3.7 million to date, for Hurricane Idalia relief. To donate, click here. Today’s awards will support teachers in Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties; volunteer organizations that are actively participating in response efforts and local community churches. The Governor made the announcement while attending one of the first Friday night football games in the area following Hurricane Idalia, between Chiefland Middle-High School and Suwannee High School.
 
“The Florida Disaster Fund allows us to cut through red-tape and get funds into the hands of these organizations quickly,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Our teachers, volunteer organizations, and churches have done a great job helping the community recover, and I am glad we can support them with these awards.”
 
“The Florida Disaster Fund helps us go beyond government to help with hurricane recovery,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “Through today’s awards, we are supporting whole communities in getting back on their feet, back to work and back to a sense of normalcy. We will continue to award these funds to support the rebuilding of impacted communities and I encourage anyone looking for a way to help, to donate to the Florida Disaster Fund.”
 
Awards are as follows:
 
  • $700,000 was awarded to seven education foundations to support impacted teachers.
    • $100,000 to Dixie Education Foundation, Inc.
    • $100,000 to Hamilton County Public Schools Foundation
    • $100,000 to Lafayette Penny Foundation
    • $100,000 to Levy County Schools Foundation
    • $100,000 to Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education
    • $100,000 to Suwannee Education Foundation
    • $100,000 to Taylor County Education Foundation 
  • $700,000 was awarded to support charitable organizations assisting in disaster response efforts including:  
    • Adventist Community Services
    • Cajun Navy Ground Force
    • Catholic Charities
    • Convoy of Hope
    • Feeding Florida
    • Florida Baptist Convention Disaster Relief
    • Florida State Animal Response Coalition
    • Mercy Chefs
    • Operation BBQ Relief
    • Salvation Army
    • Second Harvest of the Big Bend
    • Team Rubicon
    • ToolBank USA
    • Florida Methodist Church Disaster Relief 
  • $200,000 was awarded to local community churches that were impacted by the storm. Providing funds to these institutions is imperative to ensure a sense of normalcy is brought back to the area through the faith community. Funds will be used to support traditional community support services or to enable churches to reopen and hold services while they await long-term repairs and applicable reimbursements.
 
To see a full list of donors and awardees, click here.
 
Donations made to the Volunteer Florida Foundation are tax-deductible. Donations may be made by visiting www.FloridaDisasterFund.org, or by mail to the below address. Checks should be made payable to the Volunteer Florida Foundation and should include “Florida Disaster Fund” in the memo line.
 
Volunteer Florida Foundation
Attention: Florida Disaster Fund
1545 Raymond Diehl Road Suite 250
Tallahassee, FL 32308
 
Volunteer Florida is the state’s lead agency for volunteerism and community service. Established in 1994 as the Florida Commission on Community Service, Volunteer Florida promotes volunteerism and community service throughout the state, administers national service programs, and coordinates disaster recovery efforts in impacted communities.

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