If you’ve never been to The Atlantic, I’ll give you a quick rundown: it’s a laid-back, intimate little hole-in-the-wall bar with great beer – I recommend the Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro – and fun, quirky décor. An owl lamp and a ceramic cat behind the bar? Yes, please.
A new sign hangs in the storefront window at 1023 West University Ave., confirming that Bella Donna’s has officially closed.
As the days of government shutdown add up, Alachua County programs have begun to feel the effects on a local level.
All of the buzz this past March in Gainesville was a new sushi restaurant, but not just any ordinary place; one where you could customize your own sushi rolls and bowls.
In 2011, UF alumnus Edward Lavagnino walked into a Sports Authority for a pair of socks and walked out with an idea.
As regionally brewed beer continues to grow in popularity across the nation, the Gainesville area has seen its share of success locally.
Three local groups have teamed up to launch My Gainesville Map, a community project where residents can create personalized maps of the city.
With a nod to health concerns and latest fads, authentic mom-and-pop staples are conforming to sleek and retro bistro styles. But change isn’t always a good thing, some Gainesville residents say.
A government building in downtown Gainesville is undergoing renovations to improve the appearance of the area.
When one of Gainesville’s public pools opens for the season on Friday, a new feature will make a splash: a climbing wall.
A local Gainesville band could be playing at one of the largest annual music festivals in Tennessee this summer.
Listen up, Gainesville: You're about to receive the low-down on local restaurants.
Tijuana Flats, Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Moe's are definitely successful Mexican chains for a reason. But, if you are looking to support local business with your burrito enthusiasm, check out these restaurants that wrap up the local Gainesville flavor.
Just four doors down from a busy Starbucks is a store not much bigger than a closet. Inside are vintage blouses, clocks and pearled purses. The small space echoes with music, and around this time of year it specializes in vintage Halloween costumes dating from the '70s to the present.
If you haven't figured it out yet, Gainesville is a great city for food. Unlike other chain-ridden college campuses around the state, Gainesville has a local flair and food culture that make it obviously unique.
For a battle that hopes to claim 150 units of blood, the scene is ironically tranquil. The only visible aggression is the violent pumping of stress balls as the donors attempt to enlarge their veins for easy penetration.
If UF officials had their way, they would have the ability to offer academic programs around the state - both in online and face-to-face formats.
Eating is one of the most basic functions of the human body. Proving how superior you are is one of the most basic functions of a man.
John R. Alison, a World War II ace fighter pilot, UF alumnus and predominant Gainesville figure, died June 6 at his home in Washington, D.C.
More than 700 springs are sprinkled across Florida's landscape, providing an ecosystem for gators and fish, an escape for visitors and about 90 percent of north Florida's water supply.
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