Community Spotlight
Sweet Dreams
This Ocala chocolatier is a budding businessman with big plans...
Queen of the Kitchen
Meet the woman behind a beloved Ocala restaurant who united...
Eat Up
Our guide to some of our favorite places for Sweets...
Meeting Unmet Needs
Voices for Children of North Central Florida serves children in...
The Things I Can’t Live Without | Devon C...
Devon Chestnut shares the things she can’t live without Devon...
Vows | July 2023 | Ryan
SHELBY LOUISE (ADAMS) & JAMES BRITT RYAN JR. December 17th,...
Animals Helping Others
The rescued animals at the Ocala Wildlife Sanctuary sometimes are...
Our Historic Neighbor
Just west of Marion County is Cedar Key, where a...
Vows | July 2023 | DeLuca
ANGELA J. GRACE & FRANK J. DELUCA June 3rd, 2023...
Back in the Saddle
The Ocala Polo Club is paving the way for a...
Vows | July 2023 | Stegall
LEAH (GADDIS) & ZACHARY STEGALL January 21st, 2023 Venue: First...
Celebrating Downtown
Historic downtown Ocala is brimming with history and full of new promise....
On the Scene | July 2023
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...
Defining David D.
Artist David D’Alessandris stages the show of a lifetime. Award-winning...
The Things I Can’t Live Without | John Je...
John Jenigan shares the things he can’t live without Ocala...
On the Scene | June 2023
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...
The History Keepers | Daniel Banks
Meet the descendant of one of Florida’s notable civil rights...
Vows | June 2023 | Morin
KELLI (WEST) & CHRISTOPHER MORINMarch 3rd, 2023 Venue: Twin Oaks...
Making Connections
Mel Poole has led a life of intriguing military service...
Mr. Rodeo
A third-generation cowboy, Ruben Lamb has done more than his...
Living a Legacy
Ocala singer, songwriter Noah Hunton puts his life into his lyrics....
The Last of His Generation: Capt. Oscar Collins...
Silver Springs boat captains past and present The natural wonders...
Vows | June 2023 | Crane
JESSICA (ROGERS) & ANDREW CRANE March 18th, 2023 Venue: Coastal...
Vows | June 2023 | Lourenco
KALI BRIANNE (STAUSS) & GERALD BOYD “JB” LOURENCO April 9th,...
Women Helping Women
Ocala Women’s Network members are dedicated to serving as models...
Vows | May 2023 | Morgan III
MEGAN (GRUBB) & MELVIN T MORGAN III December 22nd, 2022...
The History Keepers | Davida Randolph
Meet the new program manager for the Howard Academy Community...
Vows | May 2023 | Cetina
STARLEY (ARD) & DAVID CETINA October 14th, 2022 Venue: Pass-a-Grille...
To Serve & Protect
As a female trailblazer with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office...
Her Job Is Joy
As the Therapeutic and Senior Recreation Program supervisor for the...
The Ringmaster
As the head trainer at the prestigious Bridlewood Farms, Meda...
The Art of Patchwork
There are many things that make Florida wonderful and interesting....
Leading The Way
Alice Faison made history when she became the first Black...
The Things I Can’t Live Without | Esmirna...
Esmirna Caraballo shares the things she can’t live without Esmirna...
Vows | May 2023 | Constantino
FELICIA (FORMANEK) & CODY CONSTANTINO November 12th, 2022 Venue: Protea...
On the Scene | May 2023
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...
Molly In Marble
Sculptor Nilda Comas is creating a statue of the beloved...
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...