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: Marina Jack's Ocean Blue

Because idyllic waterfront photos need colorful beverages in them.

02/01/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: CPK's Socialite Cosmo

The brand-new UTC-adjacent hotspot adds mixology to its pizza game.

01/25/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Biz Bites

Biz Bites: Boca Kitchen, Bar and Market

Boca is a new downtown destination for chic locavores.

01/25/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Feast Mode

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 1/17/17

Brisket tacos, grilled snapper and more of our favorite food finds.

01/17/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker, Ilene Denton, and Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Rusty Bucket's Ginger Citrus Bourbon

This seasonal selection features an exclusive Woodford blend.

01/17/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Pub Quiz

The Trivia Stakes are High in Our City's Brainiest Bar

The bar-based quiz tradition may very well achieve its Platonic ideal on Wednesday nights at Growler's.

01/04/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Duval's Highland Cure

This week: A sweeter sip of Scotch.

01/04/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Feed Your Head

Wise Up: A Guide to Sarasota's Continuing Education Classes

If you want to learn something, chances are, there’s a class for it right here in town.

12/30/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Master Teachers

These 3 Teachers are Molding Local Minds

Three continuing education teachers on how their passion drives them to teach others.

12/30/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Talk

Meet Che Wise-Jarvis of Steri-Straw

The Steri-Straw inventor aims to change germy, old-fashioned straw dispensers.

12/28/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Our Top 5 Cocktails of 2016

Our five favorite flavors from the past year of beverage, ahem, research.

12/27/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: The Holiday Inn Iced Tea

All the things to get you into the holiday spirit.

12/21/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Station 400's Mimosa

Brunch and bubbly. You can't beat it.

12/13/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Biz Bites

Biz Bites: Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar

Fish favorites in a charming creekside location.

12/08/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: AMOB's Pam's Patron Margarita

Tequila and nostalgia at a south Bradenton stalwart.

12/07/2016 By Hannah Wallace

'Tis the Season

Tonight: Holiday Splendor at The Ringling

The delightful Sarasota tradition happens again this evening.

12/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Muse's Brandy Alexandro

This week: we feel fancy at the Ringling.

11/30/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Rocking the Boat

The 2017 World Rowing Championships are Coming to Town

We chatted with Meredith Scerba, executive director of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, about organizing an international sporting event.

11/30/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Pedal!

We Tried It: BMX

Testing out Sarasota BMX's new multimillion-dollar facility.

11/30/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Veronica Fish and Oyster's Empress of India

This one mixes good ol' bourbon with some more exotic spices.

11/22/2016 By Hannah Wallace