Neena Schueller climbs to the top of the longboard community as one of the only female skateboarders sponsored by a local skate shop. She has been recognized for her skills on YouTube and in the skateparks, winning titles such as "Queen of Kona."
Read More »Steamers Makes A Comeback, Opening In Bo Diddley Plaza
Four years after it closed, Steamers restaurant is back again with a new location. Owner Artie Guy is bringing the restaurant back to Gainesville in Bo Diddley Plaza. Set for an opening in May, the dining place will be in a central hub amid plaza renovations.
Read More »Bo Diddley Plaza Renovations Bring In New Era
Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville is closing Sunday for renovations. The renovations are expected to last one year and will include additions to the performance area, a new café, an informational kiosk and relocating an existing bus stop.
Read More »Local Artists Open Supply Store, Collaboration Hub
Two local artists opened the SoMa Art Media Hub, an art supply store, on Monday with the intent of making it a central art hub for other local artists. SoMa fills a void that was left when Central Florida Office Plus closed in 2014.
Read More »Several Florida Clerks of Court Cease Marriage Ceremonies
Many same-sex couples celebrated the lifting of Florida's ban on same-sex marriage last month. Others, however, lamented the decision by several counties' clerks of court to stop all marriage ceremonies, regardless of the couples' orientations.
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