Sweet Dreams of Gainesville will be serving their local homemade ice cream after nearly half a year of COVID-19 pandemic closure. Known for its wacky flavors and strong community involvement, the ice cream shop plans to reopen its doors once Alachua County public schools let out for summer break in June.
The Disney alums take the alternative route with a release primed for summertime
Rosemary and Flowers Crystal Shop encourages customers to find their own meaning in crystals.
Greg Toth continues home recordings with his eighth album.
![The polar baer app is “the only app where you meet 100% of your matches,” according to co-founder Charles Heitmuller. [graphic by Aubrey Bocalan]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/5bc5bd60-178b-46ac-9fb4-8a22b940fb1b.sized-1000x1000.JPG?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The app is encouraging users to ‘break the ice’ and meet their matches in person.
![Hebni Nutrition Consultants’ Fresh Stop bus will stop in Marion County once a month for at least the remainder of the year. [Graphic by Aubrey Bocalan]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/0e95a6df-6acf-4543-a0a2-9acceb3d442e.sized-1000x1000.png?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Marion Senior Services is offering fresh produce to seniors with sponsorship from Florida Blue.
A love letter to the Avenue.
The Gainesville singer-songwriter offers a fresh perspective in his latest release.
![“Fun Home” follows Alison Bechdel throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood as she comes to terms with her sexuality. [Courtesy to the Alligator]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/1ad524cf-9669-4008-a9d8-cee9444656fb.sized-1000x1000.JPG?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
‘Fun Home,’ based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, opened April 9 and will run until April 25.
![The cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to noon and will start at Massey Park. [Graphic by Aubrey Bocalan]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/c6a5b630-aad6-4a83-868c-905e4adcd33c.sized-1000x1000.jpeg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Locals will plant trees and shrubs, pick up litter, paint over graffiti and pull invasive plants.
!["Under The Moon," Twin Suns’ debut single, is now available on all streaming platforms. [Courtesy to the Alligator]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/4b3c3f55-a229-4997-b302-8d0ab065a6ef.sized-1000x1000.jpeg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The Fernandina five-piece premiered their first song ahead of Saturday performance in St. Augustine.
“Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” the first of six rerecords, dropped Friday at midnight.
![The new restaurant opened in late March. [photo by Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/ce848d69-2aff-4606-a309-ef787cc418a5.sized-1000x1000.jpeg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The new restaurant offers vegan menu items and socially distanced seating.
![Gainesville's Regal movie theaters are set to reopen in April and May. [photo by Brenna Sheets]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/75e8c90d-22c4-462c-a553-77548c6b4a77.sized-1000x1000.jpeg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The pandemic sheds a new light on the movie theater monopoly crisis.
![Showcase 2021 will include performances from 10 local acts, as well as food and art vendors. [Graphic by Ashley Hicks]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/5c9ad453-b7af-401f-9c82-53e1ec5c30b5.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Showcase 2021 will take place Saturday at Heartwood Soundstage.
![The Repurpose Project opened in 2012 and sells used items. [Photo by Valeriya Antonshchuk]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/1cc4a7c2-befd-4d3d-9cb4-1d240d48ae15.sized-1000x1000.png?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The local thrift and junk shop plans to house more repurposing materials at a second location in East Gainesville.
The group raises awareness through chalking and providing resources to the community.
Josh Rittenour turned selling clothes out of his trunk into a business. Now, he’s the plug for vintage UF merchandise.
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will perform their second of two shows with the theater Saturday.
![Founded in 2011 in Central Florida, Sus Hi Eatstation now has two Gainesville locations. [photo by Kristin Bausch]](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/5b2949b5-a840-4554-995e-8269eac7b427.sized-1000x1000.png?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
The restaurant sought community advice through Facebook amid setbacks.
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