@CU-UF UF covers most of it pretty well. Though I may swap out First Magnitude for Swamphead. Both are really nice, but I like the aesthetics of the latter.
As for the changes mentioned, yeah University from Main to the stadium is night and day. Really need a few Duane Reade’s to complete the transformation, but there are some decent bodegas at least.
One suggestion I’d make is Spurrier’s, just for the nostalgia. The food is good as well. I guess if Steven is trying to get you to take your kids to a place called “Rum Island”, there’s no harm in suggesting the outside bar at Spurrier’s, or the rooftop. The whole Celebration area isn’t my favorite, but it’s decent for kids and families.
Lastly, homeless people, mostly middle aged white men. Hope you’re as big a fan of them as I am. You’ll notice they’ve done some remodeling under the 75 overpasses, Archer and Newberry. I prefer the Newberry one, but just personal preference. In general though, you’ll see these people everywhere, typically within a hundred yards or so of multiple businesses announcing they desperately need workers. Most intersections have at least one person, usually with a sign crafted out of a cardboard box(Jimmy Johns seems to be the go-to for quality). I’ve never actually read what they say, but always assume it’s some type of encouraging message, rooting me on for my day, like in the bicycle races.
Anyway, it’s different overall, but still good, and the stadium/campus experience for them will be great. Hope you and the family have a blast.
