True Florida Stories
Laila Fakhoury co-founded the How Bazar two years ago. It has blossomed into a beacon of creativity in downtown Gainesville. Her watchful eye, careful preparation and unbreakable tranquility allow the business to run its locally loved markets. … Read moreA spark in the night
Gymnastics is not for the faint of heart. The sport pushes gymnasts to their limits and forces them to reimagine their ideas of pressure. But for Leah Clapper, it’s been her whole life. … Read moreBalancing act
Carl Van Ness is “a walking UF encyclopedia” and the “Tom Brady of all archivists,” according to his colleagues. But the UF historian will retire in June, leaving behind an almost 40-year legacy … Read more“Preserving something for posterity”
Two years ago, Caitlin Petros watched helplessly as her mother had cancer killing chemicals pumped into her body. They spent dawn to dusk in the infusion center once every three weeks, and it never got easier. Today, she reflects on their experience. … Read moreEight hours in the chemo room
Author Ryelin Segars describes how skating can become a kind of magic. … Read moreConcrete baptism