Ryan Hirsh

On any day throughout the spring semester, Lexi Vander can be found at the UF/IFAS Sheep Unit, next to the animal nutrition laboratory.

Located in Midtown, across the street from University of Florida’s Library West, the area is a prime location for attracting students, faculty and hungry drivers looking to enjoy a meal served by a local business. Passersby can choose from DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers, Damascus City Food and Blue Boy Pizza, all parked in the space.

The Ark School of Fitness will host on Saturday the Gator Weightlifting Winter Open, a meet that serves as a qualifier for the USA Weightlifting’s University Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.