Years of Giving

This generous nonagenarian couple hopes their example will inspire others...

Recipe for Success

What’s cooking at the Humane Society of Marion County (HSMC)?...

Living – Seasonal Sipping

Whipping up some statement-making cocktails can add a festive touch...

Raise the Bar

A well-stocked home bar is something many of us aspire...

Air Paws

Pilot Frank Gulla has parlayed his passion for fl ying...

Driveable Destinations: Plantation on Crystal R...

If picturesque seascapes, fresh seafood and encounters with sea creatures...

Go Red for Heart Health

The human heart is one of the most important organs in...

Be Our Guest

To set the scene in style, we turned to expert...

To Do: Crystal River

Where to eat and drink? Amy’s on the Avenue This restaurant,...

Day in the Life – October 2021

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

In The Kitchen with Manal Fakhoury

This busy wife, mother, professional and community volunteer has made...

Adventure Cycling

Bikepacking while carrying minimalist camping gear, sometimes called “dirt touring,”...

Canine Cusine

Our resident foodie serves homemade goodies to all her family...

Brotherly Bond

Despite years of obstacles, including an earthquake, fate and determination...

Day in the Life – July 2021

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

Day In The Life – June 2021

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

Playing with the Pros

An Ocala high schooler’s passion for polo propels her to...

Day in the Life – May 2021

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

Have Hooves? Will Fly.

The Ocala/Marion County equine industry is replete with unique occupations....

Finding Their Way

Academic support and counseling through the Pace Center for Girls...

Day in the Life – April 2021

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

A Case for Change

Former State Attorney Brad King opens a new chapter inspired...

True Nature

Indian Lake State Forest is a testament to humans and...

Day in the Life

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

Safe Haven

The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway is home to...

The Anniversary Herd

Proceeds from the sponsorships of 15 new painted equine statues...

The Art of Identity

The Appleton Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit...

Sharing Space

Somewhere in between the corporate office and the home office...

The World Is His Neighbor

The Rev. Patrick Sheedy, a priest, charismatic pioneer of education...

Life Lessons

Longtime Ocala/Marion County educator Juanita Cunningham was awarded the key...

Walking the Walk

The Paso Fino, known as the “Smoothest Riding Horse in...

Loving Care

At some time in your life there’s a very real...

Day In The Life – August 2020

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

Saving Izzi

A horse’s luck went from bad to good when a...

Rooted In Ocala

A lifetime of loving plants has led this enterprising entrepreneur...

Where Can We Effect the Most Change?

Many fundraising events are cancelled, postponed or limited in attendance,...

Sense of Destiny

Meet the Ocala horse farm owner and CEO behind a...

Day in the Life – June 2020

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

A Voice for the Homeless

Dennis Yonce heads up the City of Ocala’s Office of...

Leading Through A Crisis

The CEP’s Kevin Sheilley scores high marks from area business...

Banking on Integrity

Doug Oswald put his life on the line during World...

Road to Redemption

Bernard F. “Bernie” DeCastro left behind a life of addiction,...

Who’s Helping the Helpers?

The future for some nonprofits is in doubt. Every day,...

Virtual Viewing

Appleton Museum of Art Curator of Exhibitions Patricia Tomlinson talks...

My Journey to Healthier Habits

Local photographer, yoga instructor, mom and entrepreneur Meagan Gumpert talks...

Women Helping Women

The 150-year-old Philanthropic Educational Organization is more than a fundraising...

Day in the Life – May 2020

In observing the beauty that exists in the here and...

Marking History

Historical murals depicting African American history debut in West Ocala’s...

Voting 101

More than a quarter-million Marion County residents are registered to...

Note for Note

The Ocala Youth Symphony is in its 21st year under...