Strawberry farmers face challenges, but The Bryer Patch perseveres amid setbacks
By Corey Fiske | Feb. 27Going to a U-Pick strawberry farm can be a wholesome experience, but it takes a lot of work to get the berries ready for picking.
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The Pride Center Library reopens to promote frequently challenged LGBTQ+ books
By Juliana DeFilippo | Feb. 16The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida reopened its Pride Center Library on Saturday, featuring many frequently challenged books.
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Five sweet deals to secure this Valentine’s season
Feb. 15As people get into the spirit of love during the month of February, flowers are selling out and chocolates are leaving the shelves. For those who have an appetite for a sweet deal, assorted candy boxes may not be enough. Here’s five food options for the valentine who’s looking for something special.
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Five dinner party theme ideas for the would-be host
By Rachel Mish | Feb. 13With Valentine’s Day looming, people are scrambling to make dinner plans. For those looking to go beyond one-on-one date nights, dinner parties are a popular way to get loved ones together for a good meal and great company. Here’s five dinner party themes to make sure every party eats, regardless of the guest list.
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Lightnin’ Salvage brings musicians together through Open Mic Night
By Juliana DeFilippo | Feb. 12The distinct smell of tomato sauce and the swirling colors of the decor mingle with the music of the monthly open mic night, a tradition outdating the building itself, as well as every other open mic night in the city.
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UF students fuel Florida’s online gambling boom post-legalization
By Sabrina Castro | Feb. 10Legal sportsbooks are expected to handle $1.4 billion in Super Bowl bets this year, according to the American Gaming Association.
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Local solutions to Gainesville’s sweet treat shortage
By Rachel Mish | Feb. 7After Sweet Dreams Ice Cream closed in 2023, Gainesville experienced a lack of sweet treats within walking distance of UF campus, and Alachua County residents have suffered.
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Luke’s New York Bagels opens new City Food Hall location
By Juliana DeFilippo | Feb. 5Luke’s New York Bagels City Food Hall location is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Emerging indie band The Nancys plays at Heartwood Soundstage alongside other artists
By Autumn Johnstone | Feb. 1If one followed the warmly lit stone path right off the corner of Southeast Sixth Ave and South Main Street Friday, they’d find Heartwood Soundstage’s spacious outside venue full of fans wearing vintage clothing. But if they ventured past the crowds and merchant tables, a dark doorway would lead them into a small indoor stage where local musicians Jordan Burchel, The Nancys and Hotel Fiction performed.
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Five must-try restaurants for the Gainesville locals
By Rachel Mish | Jan. 31After a long day, slaving over a home-cooked meal is the last box a person wants to check. However, it can be difficult to satisfy the taste buds without cooking or breaking the bank. To those looking to dine on a budget, here’s a list of the top five meals under $20 in Gainesville ranked from least to most expensive for when cooking at home just isn’t in the cards.
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ART AND THEATER
Sean Momberger: The mastermind behind America’s top rated rap songs
By Autumn Johnstone | Jan. 30In the 7th grade after listening to Kanye West’s album, “The College Dropout,” Gainesville native Sean Momberger began experimenting with music on a $100 drum machine. He’d have no idea that 20 years later, he would be producing a song off of West’s most recent album, “Vultures 2.”
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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire goes on amid location search
By Juliana DeFilippo | Jan. 27The annual event took place at Depot Park for the second year since leaving the Alachua County Fairgrounds
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Falls Into Place: Mason Ramsey’s rescheduled night in Gainesville
By Tanya Fedak | Jan. 2418-year-old country singer Mason Ramsey performed at Gainesville's Heartwood Soundstage Thursday.
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Florida Film Lab offers local film development as photography picks up
By Sabrina Castro | Jan. 23In a world defined by instant gratification where packages arrive with the tap of a button and photos are snapped and shared in seconds, a nostalgic rebellion is quietly unfolding.It begins with a click.
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Meet Jenna Horner
By Ashleigh Lucas | Jan. 21Known for her bright use of color on walls all over Gainesville, Jenna Horner tries to spread positivity in any way she can. In an attempt to bridge the division between people, she said, she wants to help people see the light when things may feel a little dark. On top of her murals, Horner founded Mindful Messages, a program that brings art and mindfulness into schools to foster creativity in young students.
