The daughter of local theater folk, Hannah Wallace received her English degree from Stetson University and has been an editor for Sarasota (et al) since 2005, specializing in health, culture, cocktails and sarcasm. When she’s not researching bars or interviewing comedians, Hannah abuses her body and entertains observers with various athletic pursuits, including ice hockey and running from zombies.

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Blue Rooster's Cajun Lemonade

A sweet treat with a country kick.

03/25/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Basket Case

The Best Easter Candy, Ranked

From a candy-pooping duck to classic Cadbury mini eggs, we picked our favorite readily available Easter candy.

03/22/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker, Hannah Wallace, and Megan McDonald

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Pier 22's Ruby-tini

A sweet sip for grapefruit fans.

03/17/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Biz Bites

Drago's Brings Cuban Flavors to Downtown Bradenton

Drago's is a great place to grab a quick cup of coffee or sit down with a killer hot-pressed Cuban.

03/14/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: World of Beer's Spanish G&T

An herbaceous twist on a classic at downtown's World of Beer.

03/10/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Good Morning, Sarasota

Journalist Robin Roberts Speaks in Sarasota

The ESPN and GMA anchor talks politics, health and inspiration.

03/07/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Living Well

Gardening Feeds Your Body and Spirit

Plus: a new belt that tracks activity and a warning against over-exfoliating your skin.

03/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Gentle Giants

Florida Manatee Population Reaches Record Highs

One of the first species listed as endangered on the 1972 Endangered Species Act, the Florida manatee population now numbers more than 6,300.

03/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Dog Days

A Manatee County Dog Gets Statewide Legislative Changes Rolling

Padi the dog, who bit the ear of a 4-year-old boy in Manatee County last June, scored a major legal victory for dogs and their owners.

03/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Beulah's Bartender's Prayer

A strong, sweet and creamy creation at downtown Sarasota's Beulah.

02/26/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Drink of the Week: Cinebistro's Ginger Peach Whiskey Punch

A cocktail with a ginger kick for your movie night out.

02/19/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Good Deeds

Local Businesses Doing Good Things

Applause and accolades for local businesses.

02/17/2016 By Hannah Wallace

America's No. 1 Beach

Grand Opening: Siesta Key Beach's Renovations Revealed

A public celebration of Siesta's new facilities is happening on Saturday, Feb. 20.

02/16/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Beating Breast Cancer

Joan Lunden Shares Her Breast Cancer Story at Tidewell Hospice Luncheon

The former Good Morning American star shares her breast cancer story and advice for other women.

02/12/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Drink of the Week: Aloft's Fresh and Green Cocktail

A light and fresh vodka drink at the W XYZ bar in the new Aloft Hotel in downtown Sarasota.

02/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Good Deeds

Local Business Support the Community

This week's round-up of local businesses helping our region.

02/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Big Deals

This Week's Commercial Real Estate News

A round-up of this week's commercial real estate news.

02/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

941CEO Supports

Events and Organizations We're Passionate About

This week: Joan Lunden will speak at Tidewell Hospice's annual luncheon; All Children's Hospital's Miracle Ball, "Yesterday" at FST and more.

02/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Big Deals

This Week's Commercial Real Estate News

A round-up of commercial real estate news for the week of Feb. 5, 2016.

02/04/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Dept. of Unintended Consequences

Did Florida’s Crackdown on Pill Mills Create a Heroin Epidemic?

After a 2011 crackdown on pain clinics, heroin use has soared.

02/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace