Laura Gomez

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF to host Cuban opera singers Yilam Sartorio and Ramon Centeno

By Laura Gomez | May 18, 2016

To Yilam Sartorio, the U.S. feels more like home than any other country she’s performed in. The 33-year-old opera singer from Cuba has toured globally, playing sold-out shows in countries like France and Mexico. Now, she and her husband, opera singer Ramon Centeno, are visiting UF as part of their first-ever U.S. tour.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Caribbean Queen's Sweet Sixteen: Celebrating 16 years of authentic Jamaican cuisine

By Laura Gomez | Apr. 6, 2016

To some, Valerie Phillips is better known as Ms. Queen.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

A Tinder drinking game

By Laura Gomez | Mar. 9, 2016

Now that all Valentine’s Day festivities are over, you may find that your two-week fling was really just a way to feel less lonely on Valentine’s Day. So you partied too hard over the break, drunkenly confessed your love to your fling — or hooked up with your fling’s best friend — and it’s likely you’re extremely single again. Now you’re left with your only reliable friend: Tinder. What better way to get a date than with a little liquid courage? But please, put away the drunk goggles or you might get catfished.

Courtesy to The Alligator

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Cumbia rock band brings fresh latin music to GNV scene

By Laura Gomez | Jan. 6, 2016

When Cristobal Gonzalez was 10, his father taught him how to play guitar in Chile. At age 23, the guitarist furthers his roots and shares a fresh blend of cumbia rock with Los Panas 352.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

What's Happening in Gainesville: 10/01/2015

By Laura Gomez | Sep. 30, 2015

As Friday approaches, you might find yourself in need of plans — and though it may not seem like it, there’s a lot more to Gainesville than just Gator football.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Gotham

By Laura Gomez | Sep. 23, 2015

In honor of the new season of Fox’s "Gotham," which aired 8 p.m. Monday, the Avenue is bringing you yet another binge-drinking game.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Wentworth

By Laura Gomez | Aug. 26, 2015

During my two weeks of freedom between the Summer and Fall terms I, of course, did what any other college kid in America would do: binge watch Netflix and binge drink.

Captain Brian Helmerson of the Gainesville Police Department moves Thursday evening to separate protesters on the site of a monument on the corner of West University Avenue and North Main Street dedicated to fallen Confederate soldiers. One group called for the removal of the monument while the other called for the monument to stay.

Andres Leiva

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Confederate Controversy

By Laura Gomez | July 13, 2015

Based on the Confederate statue on the corner of Main Street and East University Avenue on Thursday, a crowd of protesters held signs that read, “End white supremacy” and “Tear it down.”

From left: Helen Warren, City Commissioner; Brad Purcell, South Florida Water Management District; Ed Braddy, Mayor; David Lewis, Wharton Smith; Chris Wynn, Florida Fish and Wildlife; Chris Keller, Wetland Solutions; and Tom Frick, FDEP, cut the ribbon at Friday's grand opening of Sweetwater Wetlands Park, located at 325 SW Williston Road.

Laura Gomez

NEWS | CAMPUS

Sweetwater Wetlands Park opens

By Laura Gomez | June 15, 2015

Gainesville’s newest park is more than just a recreational space. It’s a collaborative project engineered to benefit the environment.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Punk quartet Turbo Fruits to perform Thursday night

By Laura Gomez | June 3, 2015

If you’re going out Thursday, you may want to catch Turbo Fruits playing their first-ever show in Gainesville.

Laura Gomez

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Ribbon Cutting

By Laura Gomez | June 15, 2015

From left: Helen Warren, City Commissioner; Brad Purcell, South Florida Water Management District; Ed Braddy, Mayor; David Lewis, Wharton Smith; Chris Wynn, Florida Fish and Wildlife; Chris Keller, Wetland Solutions; and Tom Frick, FDEP, cut the ribbon at Friday's grand opening of Sweetwater Wetlands Park, located at 325 SW Williston Road.

UF to host Cuban opera singers Yilam Sartorio and Ramon Centeno

Caribbean Queen's Sweet Sixteen: Celebrating 16 years of authentic Jamaican cuisine

A Tinder drinking game

Cumbia rock band brings fresh latin music to GNV scene

What's Happening in Gainesville: 10/01/2015

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Gotham

Netflix Binge Drinking Game: Wentworth

Confederate Controversy

Sweetwater Wetlands Park opens

Punk quartet Turbo Fruits to perform Thursday night

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