Marcus Brinson and LaShundra Coley pose for a picture inside the Crab Shack. Brinson, the manager of the restaurant at 104 NE Waldo Road, is holding a tub of fresh crabs that Crab Shack serves to local
customers every day. The restaurant is known for its family-first atmosphere, with only direct family and family friends working at the shack. That family-based dynamic has led to a constant stream of regular customers. "You wouldn't know there was a recession going on," Coley said. "Crab Shack doesn't stop."
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By Courtesy to The Alligator | May 1Love the Food Truck, which opened in 2024, sits outside in Gainesville, Fla., on Aug. 13, 2024.
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By Courtesy to The Alligator | Apr. 28A crowd gathers in front of the screen at Mom's OG Bar and Grill in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Noah Lantor | Apr. 26Florida gators attack Jordan Basso (6) hugs teammate Frannie Hahn (16) after she scores a goal in a lacrosse game against Loyola Maryland in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, March 8, 2025.