Wild Beauty

Mindy Lighthipe works from both sides of her brain and...

A Rare Bird

Expert birder Tom Hince has created an enduring connection with...

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Carole ...

Carole Savage-Hagans shares the things she can’t live without Carole...

Vows | April 2023 | Rubin

CHRISTINE (UYS) & JORDAN RUBIN December 3rd, 2022 Venue: Golden...

The Bittersweetness of an Empty Nest

The thumping sounded like a malfunctioning dishwasher—loud, erratic and alarming...

Vows | April 2023 | Nawrot

MISSY (SCHMIDT) & CHRIS NAWROTNovember 22nd, 2022 Venue: Camp Seminole...

The Hidden Wildlife of Marion County

Big claw river shrimp photo by Scott Mitchell Marion County...

Pets and Planning

Perpetual Care helps pet owners with estate plans that include...

Vows | April 2023 | Valentino

ALLISON (WILDER) & ERIC VALENTINO November 5th, 2022 Venue: Silver...

On the Scene | April 2023

A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...

Vows | March 2023 | Rodriguez

REBECCA & NICHOLAS RODRIGUEZ October 15th, 2022 Venue: C Bar...

Camping For Conservation

This unique summer camp offers outdoor experiences with a goal...

Becoming a Pickleball Purist

Truth be told, I got off on the wrong foot...

Roaming Our Rivers

The Silver and Ocklawaha rivers offer opportunities to get close...

Creating Endless PossABILITIES

Champions for Champions is a local nonprofit with a global...

Solo Act

Trixie Smith is taking on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross...

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Ron “Ro...

Ron “Rondo” Fernandez shares the things he can’t live without...

On the Scene | March 2023

A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...

Where The Wild Things Are

Dawson Bland has been fascinated with the beauty of the...

Vows | March 2023 | Lawrence

EMILY & MARK LAWRENCE October 22nd, 2022 Venue: Private residence...

Vows | March 2023 | Pilcher

CHRISTINA & KOBE PILCHER November 12th, 2022 Venue: Silo Oaks...

On the Scene | February 2023

A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Sara Ru...

Sara Russell shares the things she can’t live without Sara...

Comfy Cabins

Silver Springs State Park offers home-away-from-home accommodations that bring guests...

The “Book of Janet”

Janet the postal worker is my hero. There was no...

Urban Oasis

Meet the Ocala couple who built upon a historic home’s...

Cancer Conscious

The Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research nonprofit is on...

Capturing The Thoroughbred Spirit

Artist Sharon Crute’s paintings are an all-access pass to the...

Vows | January 2023 | Ness

MYLA & JONATHAN NESS December 19th, 2021 Venue: Protea Weddings...

Life Lesson

As mourners shuffled into Eric’s memorial service, Monty Python advised...

Lifelong Learner

AdventHealth Ocala’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Torres is living...

All In

Lori and Bobby Jones teamed up to foster the nascent...

On the Scene | January 2023

A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...

Focus On Youth

The goal of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion...

In The Swim

Although their saga includes adventures with friends such as W....

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Christo...

Christopher Knife shares the things he can’t live without Chris...

Vows | January 2023 | Wise

ALYSSA & LANDON WISE November 27th, 2022 Venue: Golden Ocala...

Meet Marthalynne Allen

The granddaughter of Ross Allen has returned to her roots...

Vows | January 2023 | Roddenberry

HANNAH & JACOB RODDENBERRY April 2nd, 2022 Venue: Licciardello Farms...

Vows | January 2023 | Simpson

TIERRA & CLARENCE SIMPSON July 3rd, 2022 Venue: Ocala Golf...

Vows | December 2022 | Newbanks

LAUREN AND JESSE NEWBANKS July 27th, 2022 Venue: Anti-Monopoly Drug...

Vows | December 2022 | Vanderwyde

BREANNA & TYLER VANDERWYDE March 5th, 2022 Venue: Licciardello Farms...

On the Scene | December 2022

A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Jeanne ...

Jeanne Henningsen shares the things she can’t live without Photo...

Becoming A Man Of A Certain Age

I clearly remember scoffing at the rubber shower mat in the...

A Clear Vision

Ocala Lions Club volunteers offer youth vision screenings through KidSight....

Vows | December 2022 | Townsend

MARY & BRANDON TOWNSEND January 29th, 2022 Venue: Bride’s family...

Publisher’s Picks Gift Guide

Our holiday gift guide offers great finds to make life...

Explosive Memories

“Boys,” Larry said from his bunk, “I think we bought...

On the Scene | November 2022

A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...