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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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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.
Ichiban Sushi closes temporarily for inspection failures
Dec 22, 2024
Restaurant license suspended until violations are addressed.
Police Chief corrects miscommunication in Satchel’s Pizza arson fire
Dec 21, 2024
GPD and GFR to bridge fire investigation communication gaps.
Pirates’ Grill opens in Newberry Square
Dec 18, 2024
Dress up and go back to a time of swashbuckling adventure in every bite.
Area restaurants open for holiday dining, take-out
Dec 12, 2024
15 local restaurants open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Katie Ledecky discusses new bestselling memoir at Cade Museum
Dec 10, 2024
“Just Add Water” highlights swimmer’s historic career.
City and county advisory boards seek volunteers
Dec 9, 2024
26 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
Local 2024 holiday festivities on tap
Dec 5, 2024
Events to help celebrate the joy of holiday season.
White House honor recognizes career of Gainesville photographer
Dec 2, 2024
Randy Batista awarded National Endowment for the Arts medal.
Small sales disappoint Black Friday shoppers
Nov 29, 2024
Post-pandemic crowds back to normal but shoppers want better deals.
UF Gator Citrus Club to hold annual Holiday Citrus Sale
Nov 29, 2024
Proceeds to support the organization and citrus preservation.
Retro recipes to revamp Thanksgiving traditions
Nov 22, 2024
Step back in history this holiday with local, statewide and regional dishes.
Local environmentalist publishes “Voyage of a Conservationist: A Memoir”
Nov 19, 2024
Paul Pritchard details time in White House and National Park Conservancy.
Alachua County Poet Laureate to represent U.S. at Nigerian theatre festival
Nov 13, 2024
E. Stanley Richardson will perform one-man show “Satchmo at the Waldorf.”
The Village at Gainesville curbs information sharing about Fortress purchase
Nov 12, 2024
Residents have mixed feelings about upcoming sale.
Heartwood neighborhood to host inaugural block party
Nov 9, 2024
East Gainesville gathering to celebrate community of economic diversity.
Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’
Nov 8, 2024
Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Yelp releases 2024 Top Places to Eat in Gainesville area
Nov 6, 2024
Yelp Elites roundup 25 local eateries in Gainesville and Ocala with the best ratings and reviews.
Johnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry
Nov 6, 2024
House District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
Samba Brazilian Kitchen comes to Haile Plantation
Oct 25, 2024
Three Gainesville couples open Gainesville’s first Brazilian restaurant.
The Village at Gainesville resident shares ‘joy of woodworking’
Oct 22, 2024
Terry Morrow teaches woodshop education to neighbors and community.