Green markets offer alternative to grocery store shopping

Erin Carlson, 22, stops at Amanda Bowers’ table of goods from her bakeshop BakerBaker for a pecan bar. Carlson was meandering through Haile Farmers Market that winds through Haile Village Saturday.

Vermin Supreme addresses the audience with a megaphone at University Club, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | Jan. 6

Vermin Supreme addresses the audience with a megaphone at University Club, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Francis, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | Jan. 5

Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Francis, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida Gators forward Nyadieng Yiech (2) looks for a lane during a NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | Jan. 4

Florida Gators forward Nyadieng Yiech (2) looks for a lane during a NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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