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Olivia Hanna is a former administrative assistant and correspondent for Mainstreet Daily News. She earned a degree in English with a minor in history from the University of Central Florida. She adores period dramas, camping and hiking, modernist literature, and rating cappuccinos from local establishments (so far, Doxa Coffee Co. has won the title).
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6 food trucks to check out in Gainesville
Apr 27, 2024
Food trucks offer diverse, delicious food throughout community.
GCM Food Fest satisfies the hunger of Gainesville
Apr 19, 2024
Over 40 food vendors were at the festival
Top 4 places for best seafood in Gainesville
Mar 16, 2024
List includes top four seafood restaurants in town.
4th Ave Food Park celebrates local Gainesville cuisine
Feb 24, 2024
A look at first outdoor food park in Gainesville.
Boston Brass to perform concert at Gainesville High School
Feb 14, 2024
Concert will feature performances by local public school band members.
5 restaurants for Valentine’s Day in Alachua County
Feb 3, 2024
Here are a few ideas for your date night.
La Fiesta to reopen Monday after brief closure
Jan 28, 2024
Restaurant has undergone remodels, menu changes.
5 best bakeries in Gainesville
Jan 20, 2024
Sometimes there is nothing like a warm pastry or piece of bread. Gainesville’s best bakeries have been baking up some delectable treats for the community for […]
5 best pizza places in Gainesville area
Jan 6, 2024
Ask people in Gainesville where the best pizza is and you are bound to hear a different answer from each one. With endless options, styles and […]
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023
Dec 27, 2023
Highlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
Mainstreet team shares favorite holiday memories
Dec 25, 2023
Reflections on holiday traditions and reasons to give thanks this season.
Mainstreet staffers cite favorite restaurants in Gainesville
Dec 23, 2023
Staff favorites range from seafood to Mexican.
Holiday History: Hanukkah
Dec 9, 2023
Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” is celebrated nightly from December 7 to 15. Hanukkah is the Jewish word for “dedication” and refers to the rededication of […]
Top 4 restaurants in Gainesville to host a holiday gathering
Dec 2, 2023
These are the best places to gather with friends and family to celebrate during the holidays.
Alachua County restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving
Nov 18, 2023
A roundup of dine in and take out options for your holiday feast.
5 best places to get breakfast or brunch in Gainesville
Nov 4, 2023
Upscale and casual options for breakfast in the city
5 best vegan eateries in Gainesville
Oct 21, 2023
Try these plant-based alternatives that are changing the food scene.
Top 5 UF gameday eating experiences in Gainesville
Oct 7, 2023
A list of places to enjoy a bite before, during or after the game.
Five best coffee shops around Gainesville
Sep 16, 2023
This list complies the best coffee shops with quality coffee and great environments.