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Local band the 90's Wannabe's performs at Swamp City Lounge's Helping Hands Benefit Concert on Friday, June 4, 2021.
THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Local band gives back with benefit concert

The first “Helping Hands” benefit concert took place at Swamp City Gallery Lounge and was organized by the local band, RA’SBRY. The concert featured a number of musicians and vendors from the Gainesville area, and the proceeds were donated to the Repurpose Project.


UF mascot, Albert Gator, takes a picture with Gator fans Sloane Jansen, 8, (left) Molly Jansen, 4, (middle) and Brynn Jansen, 6, (right) at the Florida Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
NEWS

The faces behind the famed Gators

Albert and Alberta Gator are symbols of UF, taking photos with students and fans, showing up to UF hosted events and embarking on city-wide community functions. The students behind the beloved characters, however, carry the spirit of the school while their identities remain hidden. 



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