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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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Hawthorne High School sophomore receives $40K College Board scholarship
Apr 30, 2025
Melody Watson first student in ACPS history to receive award.
Newberry City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioners
Apr 29, 2025
Commission to hold special meeting to hire new city clerk.
Homes For Our Troops to build custom home for disabled veteran
Apr 27, 2025
Nonprofit to complete home for Carlos Rivera and his family this summer.
School Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise
Apr 24, 2025
Board also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
Alachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner
Apr 22, 2025
New commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
Fortress Investment Group acquires The Village at Gainesville
Apr 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi-owned investment company aims to renovate older properties on campus.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale slated for April 26-30
Apr 18, 2025
Prices to increase this year but sale will still feature half off and 10 cent days.
Howard Bishop Middle School hosts annual STEAM night
Apr 18, 2025
Over 35 activities engage students and families in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Local preservationist gives presentation to save North Main Street block
Apr 18, 2025
Holy Trinity Episcopal Foundation set to demolish three of its historic buildings in June.
Gainesville-area gardening resources provide help for growing season
Apr 11, 2025
UF/IFAS, libraries, non-profits and 15 community gardens equip Gainesville growers.
10th Annual GCM Food Fest set for April 17
Apr 11, 2025
Celebration Pointe to host over 50 local restaurants, beer and wine garden and live music.
National Gopher Tortoise Day focuses on reptile’s benefits to ecosystem
Apr 9, 2025
Conservationists aim to educate the public on Florida’s threatened native keystone species on April 10.
Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill
Apr 9, 2025
Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Florida fans celebrate Gators’ basketball championship in O’Connell Center
Apr 8, 2025
Fans storm court after Gators defeat Houston for third national title.
Gainesville Soccer Alliance partners with Sporting Club Jacksonville
Apr 2, 2025
Billion dollar Sporting JAX club to manage competitive Sporting Gainesville Soccer Academy.
23 local athletes participated in World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships
Mar 31, 2025
Local sprinter adds gold and bronze to Team USA win.
UF Health provides medical help at World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships
Mar 27, 2025
Staff treat diverse range of athletes of all ages and nationalities.
Christians Concerned for the Community turns 38 this year
Mar 25, 2025
Gainesville nonprofit's furniture delivery, home accessibility and maintenance programs assists people in need.
Gainesville protesters hold ‘Tesla Takedown’ rally
Mar 22, 2025
Demonstration part of buildup to March 29 world-wide protest.
Women’s History Month: 5 women who shaped Gainesville
Mar 21, 2025
March marks 45 years of celebrating women’s contributions across U.S.
Bowie Pizza opens on NW 13th Street
Mar 19, 2025
Owner aims to bring authentic, Italian-style pizza to Gainesville.
Lincoln High School alumni celebrate completion of memorial wall
Mar 15, 2025
“Living Wall” commemorates 2,869 names of LHS graduates from 1923 to 1970, healing the past and preserving the all-Black school’s legacy.
Newberry launches F-300 AgFoodTech Startup Accelerator program
Mar 14, 2025
Startup incubator program aims to position Florida as “Silicon Valley of agriculture.”
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives to feature Alachua County eateries
Mar 12, 2025
New episode to premiere on Food Network on Friday, March 14.