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Lillian Hamman is Mainstreet’s member ambassador and food writer based in Gainesville. She earned a degree in creative writing with a minor in business from Berry College and has worked in podcast production and news reporting. Lillian is a fan of classic films, maker of all things textiles, and runner of all roads.
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7 planets to align in sky during “Parade of Planets” on Feb. 28
Feb 13, 2025
Lineup like this won’t happen again until 2040.
Chick-fil-A planned for city of Alachua
Feb 11, 2025
Alachua County’s first Chick-fil-A outside of Gainesville will be coming to the city of Alachua. According to state licensing information, the restaurant will take up shop […]
Free tax-filing services offered in Gainesville area
Feb 6, 2025
In-person and virtual tax filing appointments available for qualifying income levels.
12 Valentine’s Day-themed events and date ideas in Gainesville
Feb 5, 2025
Local businesses in full swing to celebrate season of love.
Pleasant Street Pizza Pub to open this spring
Feb 1, 2025
Owners aim to pay homage to Gainesville’s first black neighborhood.
Craig Wilburn leaves Keller Williams Realty to expand Real Brokerage
Jan 31, 2025
Gainesville’s top real estate agent aims to impact community through cloud-based brokerage model.
HCA Topping Out ceremony marks end of new hospital’s structural construction
Jan 27, 2025
New Gainesville hospital expected to open March 2026.
Made for More to hold annual gala on Feb. 2
Jan 24, 2025
Fundraiser to support non-profit student-athlete mentorship program.
David’s BBQ finds new ownership
Jan 24, 2025
Longtime owner of 36 years retires, sells restaurant to local family.
Goodwill on 34th Street to re-open Friday
Jan 22, 2025
First 50 guests at grand opening receive $20 Goodwill gift card.
First Watch opens at Oaks Mall
Jan 21, 2025
Customers get free coffee with every meal through Jan. 24.
Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru to open on Williston Road
Jan 21, 2025
Store accepting applications before grand opening in March.
Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade
Jan 20, 2025
Parade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
Humane Society sends urgent request for dog fosters
Jan 14, 2025
Rural shelters filling up during colder weather.
“The Screwtape Letters” to be performed at UF
Jan 14, 2025
Limited tickets remaining for a stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric classic.
Baskin-Robbins to open under The Hub
Jan 13, 2025
Storefront to be franchise’s fourth Gainesville location.
Alachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration
Jan 12, 2025
County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
UF to celebrate centennial birthday of Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ
Jan 10, 2025
Faculty and alumni presentations and performances Jan. 23-26 to honor instruments legacy.
Gainesville influencer discharged from Shands after rattlesnake bite
Jan 7, 2025
88 vials of antivenom used in David Humphlett ties record high.
Another Broken Egg Cafe to open Jan. 13
Jan 2, 2025
University Tower Center to be first of seven locations in Southeast expansion.
Fr. Roland Julien of Gainesville’s St. Patrick Parish dies at 86
Dec 31, 2024
Local Catholic priest’s decades-long ministry touched churches and organizations across Florida.
Louis’ Lunch legend Tommy Pennisi dies at 89
Dec 30, 2024
Loss marks end of Pennisi family fingerprint on Gainesville food scene.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2024
Dec 27, 2024
Mainstreet features highlight unique, local stories through year.