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Victoria Crawford wears a floral contrast dress and spruces it up with a violet headband, some shades and a polka-dotted handbag. Crawford said she gets most of her accessories at Claire's and got her dress for a bargain at Plato's Closet.

The city of Gainesville as it's known now has a unique scene. However the traditions and culture haven't always been the same, and the impacts of this change is felt locally.

Anenaa Kumar

Gainesville Culture History

By Anenaa Kumar | 7:08pm

The city of Gainesville as it's known now has a unique scene. However the traditions and culture haven't always been the same, and the impacts of this change is felt locally.

Customers of Karma Cream lounge in the cafe reflected in a pastry display case in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Michael Angee

Influx of Student Businesses

By Michael Angee | 6:44pm

Customers of Karma Cream lounge in the cafe reflected in a pastry display case in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Karma Cream’s brick storefront in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Michael Angee

Influx of Student Businesses

By Michael Angee | 6:44pm

Karma Cream’s brick storefront in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

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