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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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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.
8 local u-pick farms to patronize
Mar 11, 2025
Fill your bags and buckets with all in-season fruits and vegetables you can pick this spring and summer.
Alachua County Library District presents 2025 Quilt Trail
Mar 6, 2025
Over 100 quilts from local quilting guilds on display at all 12 county libraries through March.
UF neurologist offers tips for adjusting sleep habits for daylight saving time
Mar 4, 2025
Time change affects more than moving your clock forward.
Frazer School takes top places in science competitions
Mar 3, 2025
Students from The Frazer School took top places at science competitions at the end of February and will be moving on to the national competitions slated for […]
Armed stand-off at Butler Plaza Walmart ends with arrest
Mar 3, 2025
Suspect from South Florida facing 20 felonies will appear in court on Monday.
Newberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief
Feb 27, 2025
Personnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
ARTSPEAKSgnv to hold 11th annual ‘Courageous Young Voices’ event
Feb 26, 2025
Creative showcase to feature teen poetry and expression on March 9.
Strike: 9 fresh bowl kitchens in Gainesville
Feb 26, 2025
Looking for a place to get your grains, vegetables and proteins in one bowl without breaking the bank, running out of time on your lunch break, […]
Fundraiser supports Gainesville family’s wheelchair-accessible van initiative
Feb 18, 2025
Mason family hopes to reach $30,000 goal by March.