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Many Gainesville businesses still observe the Sabbath
Sunday store closings reflect wider community values
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Hairshack owner Danny Pridgen closes his longtime downtown Gainesville business on Sundays.
Closing business doors on Sundays may seem anachronistic in the 21st century, but in Gainesville it’s simply a reflection of the wider community’s values. And so despite the potential financial hit, many places, including restaurants, gift shops and barbershops follow the Sabbath. “I just think Gainesville is small-town oriented,” said Erin Allison, manager of the Little Ladybug gift shop on Thompson Bridge Road.