Ocala Style Features
Leading The Way
Alice Faison made history when she became the first Black...
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...
Fostering Fur Babies
Give ‘Em a Piece of Your Heart Being a foster...
Secretariat & Ocala
There are several Ocala connections to Secretariat, who captured the...
Camping For Conservation
This unique summer camp offers outdoor experiences with a goal...
Solo Act
Trixie Smith is taking on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross...
Driveable Destinations: Greenville, South Carolina
There’s been a lot of noise about Greenville, South Carolina...
Where The Wild Things Are
Dawson Bland has been fascinated with the beauty of the...
Mixing It Up
This year’s home décor trends offer a bright mix of...
Urban Oasis
Meet the Ocala couple who built upon a historic home’s...
Capturing The Thoroughbred Spirit
Artist Sharon Crute’s paintings are an all-access pass to the...
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...
In The Swim
Although their saga includes adventures with friends such as W....
Lighting Up Christmas
Created as a fundraiser for St. John Lutheran Church and...
A Short Drive: A Starred Weekend
An inaugural list of Michelin Guide Florida restaurants spurred a...
Home Baked for the Holidays
Some of our friends and neighbors share their treasured holiday...
Publisher’s Picks Gift Guide
Our holiday gift guide offers great finds to make life...
The Hammock Coast
With its outdoor activities, cultural events and laid-back beach vibe,...
Second Acts
The Final Furlong Thoroughbred Retirement program gives thoroughbred racehorses new...
Single Malt vs. Blended Scotch
What’s the difference, you ask? Allow us to explain. Order...
A Season of Style
Jill Paglia offers her tips to fill your holidays with...
Behind the Curtain
For more than 70 years, the mission of the Ocala...
The History Keepers
Brian Stoothoff Meet the researcher and collector primarily responsible for...
Music For All
The Reilly Arts Center’s OSO Community Music Conservatory is off...
A Village View
Local nonprofits often work in concert to help people in...
History Buff
Nonagenarian Lorraine Carroll infuses Ocala’s Fort King National Historic Landmark...
Giving Made Easy
Area nonprofits rely on donations, which can be easily made...
Welcome to the 2022 Guide to Charitable Giving
For several years, the Guide to Charitable Giving has served...
Birthing A Community
“Munroe” hospital has had several names and continues to be...
Adventurous Epicurean
This Ocala dad’s world travels have infused new flavors into...
A Culinary Journey
Olivia Joy David relishes creating dishes that reflect her heritage...
Baking Up Blessings
Megan Hamer’s sweet treats are finely detailed works of art,...
Driveable Destinations: Sarasota
Within a short span of time, it’s easy to reach...
Scenic Summer
Summertime in Florida usually means folks are looking for places...
A Flamboyance of Flamingos
“The Official Florida Flamingo Museum” is right here in Ocala....
Let’s Go Swimming!
When the summer sunshine beckons, but the heat is oppressive,...
Beautiful Blue
This gorgeous freshwater spring offers a true natural Florida experience....
Coach and Friend
Single parenting has its ups and downs but also many...
STEEPLECHASE RETURNS TO FLORIDA
Equine racing, tailgating and even fashions on the field thrill...
Running with a purpose
Craig Bachrodt is taking on a 100-mile run in the...
FREEDOM RIDERS and FATHER FIGURES
Moses J. Newson—author, reporter, editor and public affairs specialist—is an...
Step By Step
For the sake of his children, widower John Streb is...
A CALL TO DUTY
Ocala Fire Rescue Chief Clint Welborn quietly took up his...
Women Trailblazers
Janet W. Behnke Janet W. Behnke has practiced law in...
BORN A COWGIRL
Angel Rae Miller is continuing a family legacy of success...
WHAT’S CHIC NOW?
After a pandemic shut down large weddings for a couple...
CAPTAIN OF COMMITMENT
Trailblazing firefighter Roseanne Moreland has set a standard of excellence...