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Gainesville brewery marks first year of sudsy success tapping a thirsty market

Beer sales bill in legislature could benefit Left Nut, owner says

Nilanjan “Pap” Datta talks a little about the history of Left Nut Brewing Co. in Gainesville. Datta is the founder and owner of the brewing company. - photo by Erin O. Smith

0226BREWERY 0001 — Nilanjan “Pap” Datta talks a little about the history of Left Nut Brewing Co. in Gainesville. Datta is the founder and owner of the brewing company. - photo by Erin O. Smith

Hailey Van Parys

Updated: Feb 26, 2017, 5:30 AM

Published: Feb 26, 2017, 2:34 AM

Beer lovers rejoice. The Senate voted to allow breweries to sell their wares straight from the source Feb. 2, so things are looking good for local Left Nut Brewing Co. The law in question, Senate Bill 85, will now go to the House.

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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

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