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Shoot an Arrow Through the Heart and Treat Your Date to a Night in ‘Loveland’

Gainesville’s Dance Alive National Ballet presents one sweetheart of a Valentine’s Day show at UF’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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Emiliano’s, a Downtown Landmark Since ’84, is Going Out With a Bang

After 37 years in business, including 35 downtown, the restaurant specializing in Latin and Caribbean cuisine is closing its doors on New Year’s Eve.

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WayWard Fox a Sly, Flavorful Addition to Downtown Area Restaurant Scene

The executive chef at Crane Ramen has opened a new eatery in the former Andaz location on West University Avenue offering a globetrotting dining experience.

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New Downtown Doughnut Shop Doesn’t Mind a Little Downsizing

Mini Donut Plains in Union Street Station not only makes and customizes miniature doughnuts, the business offers craft beer on tap and free retro gaming.

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No Tears Allowed: Cry Baby’s Joins Downtown Bar-Restaurant Scene

The establishment officially opens this weekend on the southwest corner of University Avenue and Main Street, in the former Sweet Mel’s space.

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New Exhibit at the Cade Museum Salutes Best of Cuban Ingenuity

“The Artistry of the Everyday Inventor” is one of the highlights of Bulla Cubana, a celebration of Cuban art and culture beginning this weekend.

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Downtown Goes All Boba With the Opening of Naga Tea

The bubble tea shop is doing a brisk business since opening more than a month ago on SW 2nd Street.

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Brio! Cold Brew Coffee Perking Up Gainesville

Based in downtown Gainesville, the startup business is the collaboration of three friends. Two of them grew up together in Marion County.

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Big Top Brewing Company Taps Into Downtown

Downtown Gainesville’s newest brewery decided to open earlier than expected to take advantage of FEST 17 and this week’s UF Homecoming.

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A Newcomer’s Guide to Downtown Gainesville

Now, more than ever, the downtown area is the place to be for the best Gainesville has to offer in terms of local restaurants, bars…

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