Lillian Hamman

  • Lillian Hamman

    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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News

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.
Business

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 […]
News

Bart Knowles sworn in as UF police chief

Feb 10, 2025
Department to prioritize recruitment.
Business

Free tax-filing services offered in Gainesville area 

Feb 6, 2025
In-person and virtual tax filing appointments available for qualifying income levels.
News

12 Valentine’s Day-themed events and date ideas in Gainesville

Feb 5, 2025
Local businesses in full swing to celebrate season of love.
Business

Pleasant Street Pizza Pub to open this spring

Feb 1, 2025
Owners aim to pay homage to Gainesville’s first black neighborhood.
Business

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.
News

HCA Topping Out ceremony marks end of new hospital’s structural construction 

Jan 27, 2025
New Gainesville hospital expected to open March 2026.
Featured

Made for More to hold annual gala on Feb. 2

Jan 24, 2025
Fundraiser to support non-profit student-athlete mentorship program.
Business

David’s BBQ finds new ownership 

Jan 24, 2025
Longtime owner of 36 years retires, sells restaurant to local family.
Business

Goodwill on 34th Street to re-open Friday 

Jan 22, 2025
First 50 guests at grand opening receive $20 Goodwill gift card.
Business

First Watch opens at Oaks Mall

Jan 21, 2025
Customers get free coffee with every meal through Jan. 24.
Business

Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru to open on Williston Road

Jan 21, 2025
Store accepting applications before grand opening in March.
News

Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade

Jan 20, 2025
Parade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
News

Humane Society sends urgent request for dog fosters

Jan 14, 2025
Rural shelters filling up during colder weather.
Local Living

“The Screwtape Letters” to be performed at UF

Jan 14, 2025
Limited tickets remaining for a stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric classic.
Business

Baskin-Robbins to open under The Hub

Jan 13, 2025
Storefront to be franchise’s fourth Gainesville location.
Local News

Alachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration 

Jan 12, 2025
County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Education

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.
News

Gainesville influencer discharged from Shands after rattlesnake bite

Jan 7, 2025
88 vials of antivenom used in David Humphlett ties record high.
Food + Drink

Another Broken Egg Cafe to open Jan. 13

Jan 2, 2025
University Tower Center to be first of seven locations in Southeast expansion.
News

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.
Business

Louis’ Lunch legend Tommy Pennisi dies at 89 

Dec 30, 2024
Loss marks end of Pennisi family fingerprint on Gainesville food scene.
Local Living

Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2024 

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Dec 27, 2024
Mainstreet features highlight unique, local stories through year.
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