• Holland & Knight Partner George Gabel, the Norwegian Consul for Northeast Florida, said a book of condolences will be open for signing at the consul office from 1-3 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-noon Thursday at the Bank of America Tower, at 50 N. Laura St., in suite 3900. “The people of Norway thank you so much for your compassion and warm words, which are greatly appreciated,” said Gabel. “Norway is in deep mourning after the horrific and tragic attacks on Utoya and in Oslo on Friday.” Gabel wants as many people as possible to sign the book so he can send it to the Foreign Ministry.
• The Gator Bowl Association launched its redesigned website this week, www.gatorbowl.com. Its new conferences, the Big 10 and the SEC, are prominently displayed and fans can shop online for gear of any of the 24 teams eligible to play in the Gator Bowl. Game tickets and parking for the Jan. 2 game are on sale starting Monday.
• Irish “Deon” Downey joined The McCormick Agency as the vice president of business development. She has been involved in volunteer projects and fundraisers and served on the board at the University of North Florida.
• Episcopal High School of Jacksonville has a new name — Episcopal School of Jacksonville. “We are seeking to create one better representative of who we truly are and what we have to offer as a college-preparatory institution,” said Dale Regan, head of school. Episcopal has included a full middle school program for many years by offering 6th-8th grades. “The new name, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, will help Episcopal seek to attract families seeking middle-school opportunities for their children,” said Regan.
• Area Solantic urgent-care centers are flashing “under new ownership” on their electronic signs. Gov. Rick Scott recently sold the chain. Jacksonville-based Solantic announced about a month ago that that it was bought by a new ownership and management team of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe of New York and CEO Michael Klein.
• The Employ Florida Banner Center for Creative Industries at the University of North Florida launched its first statewide partnership with the Miami International University of Art & Design. It will provide training for students in careers in the creative industries. “More people throughout the state will have access to industry-specific training,” said Philip Green, director of the center, which provides industry-specific training in film, television and new media to educational institutions, businesses and individuals.