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Your Guide to What’s Happening In and Around Ocala
Social Scene July 2022
Festival Latino CITIZENS’ CIRCLE Photos by Bruce Ackerman The multicultural...
Social Scene June 2022
Molly’s Law Documentary PremiereMARION THEATREPhotos by Bruce Ackerman The story...
Diving Into the Past
The rivers of North Central Florida are not only beautiful,...
Cooking for a Cause
This men’s group provides scholarships for local students, among other...
Photo Flashback
The box on the dusty shelf was marked “Family and...
On the Scene
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of...
Social Scene May 2022
Florida SpringsFestSILVER SPRINGS STATE PARKPhotos by Richard Rossetto Exhibits, vendors...
Critter Chaos
I write this column on a table shared by shredded...
Resilience and Performance
IHMC Lecture Series will feature noted research scientist Dr. Marcas...
A Community of Friends
This local horsewomen’s friendship club has been raising money for...
On the Scene | May 2022
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...
A Seminole Legend
Betty Mae Tiger Jumper’s amazing life is an inspiration for...
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Florida SteeplechaseFLORIDA HORSE PARKPhotos by Meagan Gumpert The return of...
Thinking Forward: Looking Back
I write these words at the University of Central Florida...
On the Scene – April 2022
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events!...
Valuing Vulnerable Children
Joy Zedler didn’t realize her adopted children felt abandoned when...
Easy Day Trips for History Buffs
If you have the travel bug, Marion County is a...
An Updated Look at Florida’s Water Woes
John Dunn is a Sunshine State native who grew up...
Doing Good – Comfort and Care
Hospice of Marion County programs touch lives in myriad ways....
On the Scene – March 2022
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...
Social Scene
MLK Ceremony & MarchMLK RECREATION COMPLEX AND MEMORIAL PARKPhotos by...
Wi-Fi-less Life
In the aftermath of 2017’s Hurricane Irma, I remember the...
Natural Excursions
Kayak & Koffee tours provide scenic adventures on local waterways....
Mermaids With a Message
By Scott Mitchell There are only a handful of places...
Social Scene
Social Scene Levar Thomas belts out a tune during the...
Clearing the Air
Last year, in a conference room in St. Petersburg, I...
On the Scene – February 2022
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...
Doing Good – A Haven of Hope
This Ocala outreach offers independence to homeless women and their...
Ancient Implements
Check calendars across Florida and you’ll find a variety of...
Social Scene
Sometimes the very best way to see the splendor of...
Ocala Christmas Parade on SILVER SPRINGS BOULEVARD
This beloved annual holiday event, which took place on December...
Light Up Ocala
Thousands of attendees were on hand for the illumination of...
On the Scene – January 2022
A guide to our favorite monthly happenings and can’t-miss events...
A Walk on the Wild Side
As explorers, we often overlook our own backyards and choose...

Variations on Opening Night at the REILLY ARTS ...
The elegant new lobby of the expanded Reilly Arts Center...
Sweet Surrender
I have surrendered my man chair to a Muppet. To...
Ride Run Roll Relay at FLORIDA HORSE PARK
More than 100 teams of equestrians, bicycle riders and runners...
Day in the Life
By Dave Schlenker In observing the beauty that exists in...
Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau Appleton ...
Guests at the VIP and Director’s Circle Opening Reception on...
Bark in The Park Doggy Expo Ocala Downtown Market
It was hard to tell who was having the most...
Champagne Dreams Country Club of Ocala
The hallmark fundraising event for the Transitions Life Center, held...
Social Scene
Social Scene FAFO’s Ocala Arts Festival returned this year to...
Fine Arts For Ocala Arts Festival
One of our community’s favorite events, hosted FAFO board members and...
Fables Vernissage Noma Gallery
The private viewing of the Fables exhibit on November 4th...
Love, Laughter and a Life Well Lived
By Dave Schlenker | Illustration by David Vallejo Liz...
The True Pioneer Christmas of Florida
By Scott Mitchell Christmas is a very traditional holiday. It...
A Spirit of Sharing
The Believe in Santa Foundation, based in Ocala, helps children...
Marion On the Scene – A guide to our favo...
1-19 It’s A Wonderful Life Ocala Civic Theatre The beloved...