Stop playin in gainesville, Florida

Welcome Party People!

As two members of the University of Florida’s party scene, co-founders Clay Holland and Ethan Marquis had the inspiration to build a better community around the drinking antics at UF. That is why they decided to launch Stop Playin’ University.

We aim to take away the chance of being kicked out of a bar or charged an exorbitant cover charge. As the only social network of its kind, Stop Playin’ University hopes to create conversations at the front door of bars and build friendships between party-goers and bar staff.

If you have ever wanted to join something much bigger than yourself, or become friends with the employees of your favorite bars, buy a hat, grab a drink, and enjoy the ride with us!

Meet the Team

The original founders of Stop Playin’ University. These gentlemen are both members of the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Florida. That is what kickstarted the dream. What started as a simple class assignment has turned into a new bar scene social movement. And trust us, there’s motion.

Clay Holland Founder Stop Playin Picture

  • Founder

    Yooo ! My name is Clay Holland, founder of Stop Playin’ University. I am 22 years old, was born and raised in St.Petersburg, and have a bachelors in getting right. I am currently working on my Masters of Science in Entrepreneurship at University of Florida.

    SPU admissions are accepting applications until the end of the year. Tap in before it is too late!

Founder photo bar hat
  • Yo yo party people! My name is Ethan and I am a proud member of the University of Florida community. At 21 years old, I finished both my Undergrad in Business and my Master’s in Entrepreneurship.

    All that being said, I know how to handle business. Shoot us a message and I would be happy to buy you a drink!

Join the Community.

Send us any DM’s of content or pictures taken with a Stop Playin’ University hat on for a chance to be featured on the ‘gram or on our site.