Music. Art. Yoga. Mother’s Day at First Magnitude

Guests at First Magnitude Brewing Company celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday afternoon with a series of sponsored activities. About 70 people attended the special edition of the weekly yoga class. There was also a painting station, sponsored by Painting with a Twist, where children could create mini-canvas paintings for their mothers and other family members. Later, there was a session with a painting class for moms. The event also had live music from the band Patchwork Girls.

Gators win national championship

Apr. 8

Beer, firecrackers and chants of “it’s great to be a Florida Gator” were flung in the air as the Gators won the national championship, quickly prompting spectators to jump out of their chairs and over the fence onto Second Avenue.

Final Four: How Gainesville celebrated its victory

Apr. 7

When UF’s Final Four matchup against the Auburn Tigers ended in triumph, Gainesville roared. Students stormed the streets. Bar floors shook. Fireworks exploded. The Gators had just advanced to their first National Championship since 2007. Take a look at how the city celebrated.

Remembering UF student Nyla Holland

Mar. 10

Holland, a UF animal sciences sophomore, died in Gainesville March 2. She was 20 years old. Family and friends remember Holland as a resilient, energetic and loving jack-of-all-trades.