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...

Ocala Cooks | Christy Mitchell

Christy Mitchell is the director and owner of Worry-Free Preschool...

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

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

Ocala Cooks | Jermaine Pearson

Jermaine Pearson and his wife, Rachel, are the owners of...

Ocala Cooks | Donna Lampkins

Donna Lampkins is retired and devotes her time to the...

Butterfly Bliss

You can attract and help butterflies and other pollinators with...

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...

Southern Comfort

The salty and sweet flavors of this go-to family favorite...

Now Is The Time To RUP

As tempting as it might be to get out in...

Life Lesson

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

January to June in the Garden

North Florida has its own ecosystem and plants can thrive...

Ocala Cooks | Janet Behnke

Janet Behnke, a groundbreaker in the 1970s as the first...

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

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

Meet Marthalynne Allen

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

Ocala Cooks | Mary Ellen Saladino

Author and columnist Mary Ellen Saladino celebrates her Sicilian heritage...

Ocala Cooks | Yeny Rowley

Originally from Mexico, Yeny Rowley has an adventurous appetite that...

Let’s Talk Turkey

You may be surprised to learn some of the history...

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...

Driveable Destinations: Tarpon Springs

A short drive away from the Horse Capital of the...

Getting In The Spirit—With Plants

A fun way to enhance the holidays is by using...

Explosive Memories

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

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Nick St...

Nick is a journalist and creative consultant who is a...

Pioneer Cabins Through the Years

Architectural styles in Florida are as diverse as the ethnic...

Shop ‘til Your Leaves Drop

If holiday shopping is on your mind, check out these...

Empty Nest Syndrome

The woman who offered us sandwiches in a New York...

All About Balance

It’s OK to mix a little decadent comfort food into...

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Leah Ta...

Leah loves her family and advocates for exceptional families. She...

Cultivating the Carnivorous

Some plants are kind of scary and some actually eat...

The Canoe Carver of Silver Springs

From the 1920s through the 1960s, families of Seminole and...

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Jason S...

Jason is director of the College of Central Florida’s Appleton...

The Felburn Foundation—Small but Mighty

The Felburn Foundation has its modest headquarters in Ocala and...

Ocala Cooks | Sharon Reyes

Sharon Reyes says that many of the foods we eat...

Booking It (in the garden)

Take some time away from the yardwork this month and...

The Things I Can’t Live Without | Lisa Mi...

Lisa is the owner of NOMA Gallery, a founding partner...

Top This!

Fact: I do not know the difference between granite or...

Ocala Cooks | Jenny Conley

Ocala native Jenny Conley loves nothing more than hosting family...

The Basquiat of Brisket

Local pitmaster Rashad Jones showcased his culinary art skills in...

The Sweet History of Sugarcane

The story of sugar in Florida is as complex as...

Ocala Cooks | Mary Baggs

Mary Baggs, the “resident chef at Kingfish Corner,” her home...

Sweet and Savory Summer

Thinking inside the box is a great way to offer...

SUSAN’S GIRL Hooper’s Super Girl

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an exclusive chapter excerpt from local...

Read All About It

Marion County is blessed with an abundance of talented local...

Change Your Grow Zone, Change Your Plants

If you’re new to Florida gardening, welcome to the jungle....

A Firsthand Look at War

Helen Walkup Cairns, who grew up in Marion County, has...

In The Kitchen With Alberto Rullan

Grilling ribeye steaks and veggies is a specialty—and tradition—for this...

Contain Yourself

Gardening can be easy when done in pots that allow...