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Title: Why Gainesville’s Pier 1 store is closing
Link: https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/business-industry/why-gainesvilles-pier-1-store-is-closing/
Description of the story: Many Pier 1 stores are closing due to the business’ shift away from traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Specifically, Gainesville’s Pier 1 location will be closing very soon. Over 450 stores nationwide will be closing relatively soon and the Gainesville location is just one of many.
Description of the problem: Many workers will be losing their jobs due to the closing. For example, the branch manager will be losing his job. None of the workers can even work at a different branch of Pier 1 because those that aren’t closing are all fully staffed already.
Who has the problem: The citizens of Alachua county who will be missing out on a Pier 1 and the employees who are losing their jobs.
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Title: Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar to close
Link: https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190513/rockeys-dueling-piano-bar-to-close
Description of the story: Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar, a Gainesville staple for 10 years, recently closed. The building is now under new ownership as a totally different bar. The previous owners of Rockeys have decided to open a new seafood restaurant in Celebration Pointe called The Keys.
Description of the problem: People of Gainesville now do not have a large karaoke venue to perform and have a good time at. This staple of Gainesville is now gone and people are really upset at the sudden closing of a Gainesville favorite spot.
Who has the problem: The people of Gainesville.
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Title: Publix Doesn’t Want Its Customers To Openly Carry Guns In Stores
Link: https://mycbs4.com/news/local/publix-doesnt-want-its-customers-to-openly-carry-guns-in-stores
Description of the story: After the shooting in Parkland, Florida, Publix donated to a Florida candidate who was associated with the National Rifle Association. Many Floridians were very upset with the Publix corporation after this action. Now, Publix has made a statement saying they no longer want citizens to carry guns in Publix, only law enforcement should do so.
Description of the problem: Publix was under scrutiny for donating to a pro-NRA candidate so they made a statement not allowing regular citizens to hold guns in their stores.
Who has the problem: Publix, gun holders, and people who felt strongly about Publix being pro or against guns.
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Title: Out of service? Food trucks, health department clash over permitting at NoFo Brew Co.
Link: https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/food-drink/out-service-food-trucks-health-dept-clash-over-permitting-nofo-brew-coi/
Description of the story: The owners of NoFo Brewing Company have been working on their food trucks and business for a long time here in Gainesville. They have had the dream of building their company their own way for a long time. But, they have been facing difficulty with receiving and maintaining permits from the health department for quite a while.
Description of the problem: The owners of NoFo Brewing Company are struggling to maintain their business because of their struggles to maintain and obtain permits from the health department.
Who has the problem: The owners of NoFo Brewing Company and excited potential customers.
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Title: ‘Next thing you know I’m addicted’: The effect of new vaping laws in Gainesville
Link: https://www.alligator.org/news/next-thing-you-know-i-m-addicted-the-effect-of/article_9be7c44e-fc59-11e9-837a-979e20880935.html
Description of the story: Juuling has been an upcoming trend, especially for college students, and it is a dangerous habit. In the past few months, the legal age to buy nicotine has been raised to 21 years old. This change has decreased nicotine sales in Gainesville, which is a really positive thing.
Description of the problem: Businesses that sell nicotine are making less sales and nicotine users may be angry.
Hi Nicole, great job and thanks for sharing. Number 5 on your list stood out to me because I believe that nicotine and the tobacco industry are a big problem in our country. I'm glad that they have raised the age to 21, hopefully that will help reduce the number of people using an addictive substance before their brains are done forming.
ReplyDeleteHello Nicole, I liked all the stories you chose but the fourth article stood out the most to me. Im surprised to hear of this problem because it seems like Gainesville is booming with food trucks not to mention there was just a food truck rally this past weekend. Perhaps an opportunity lies in inspecting food trucks or helping these companies to pass their inspections.
ReplyDeleteWhats good Nicole! I like the focus of all the articles, you can instantly tell the consumer need just from the titles. Especially since they are all Gainesville / Florida based it helps, seeing as if you choose any article above it will be more personal and easier to investigate. If you pitch any problem related to these people will be sure to listen.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the Pier 1 store located in Gainesville is closing is a relatively big issue as a lot of people are losing their jobs due to it. I can’t really think of an imminent way of solving this issue as it’s very privately influenced by corporate decisions. It’s truly unfortunate to see so many people lose their jobs from such an event and hope that someone finds a solution for it! The Publix gun holding (in store) issue is also pretty important as I think I would be astound to see a 40 year old mom carrying an AK47 while doing her daily groceries. I come from a country where gun policy is far from ever being established (except for military grade) so this Florida policy related to guns is truly impressive to me.
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