Staff Writer Kristin Bausch is a third-year journalism major at the University of Florida and a staff writer with the Avenue. Giving people an opportunity to share their story is one of her favorite things about writing. When not writing, she’s probably dancing.
It’s really hard to pinpoint why this moment is so bitter-sweet, but when you’re surrounded by hardworking individuals 24/7 it’s hard to let that feeling go.
Rosemary and Flowers Crystal Shop encourages customers to find their own meaning in crystals.
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The new restaurant offers vegan menu items and socially distanced seating.
The group raises awareness through chalking and providing resources to the community.
![Founded in 2011 in Central Florida, Sus Hi Eatstation now has two Gainesville locations. [photo by Kristin Bausch]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/5b2949b5-a840-4554-995e-8269eac7b427.sized-1000x1000.png?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The restaurant sought community advice through Facebook amid setbacks.
![Joseph Scott, 60, stands next to his personal garden at GRACE Marketplace. [Photo courtesy to the Alligator]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/39196edc-14c8-4652-9479-b2297238c68b.sized-1000x1000.jpeg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The initiative aims to provide homeless people with the natural health benefits of herbal medicines.
The series strives to emphasize the versatility of Black college women.
Fashion, food and more prevailed in an unprecedented year.
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The Italian ice shop is expected to open by June.
The wine bar and specialty market opened Feb. 12.
"Black Widow" was released July 9 in theaters and on Disney+. (AP Photo)
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