Ocala Style Features
2022 Home Trends – Now and Again
Our favorite home trends for 2022 include the return of...
Vintage Modern
This native Ocala couple used their love of mid-century modern style...
Great Expectations
Meet the dynamic young professional who used inside information to...
Conscious Living
This Ocala couple found innovative ways to navigate the personal...
A Gift for Giving
This inspiring couple built a purposeful life together full of...
The Higher Education Pact
Only 1.2 percent of the U.S. population has a Doctor...
Christmas Cheer
Ocala Gazette columnist Sadie Fitzpatrick prepares a holiday classic fit...
Let There Be Lights Light Up Ocala
One of Ocala’s best-loved traditions will warm hearts throughout the...
Merry & Bright
Fill your home with all the magic the season has...
What it means to me…
CELEBRATING THE SEASON MEANS SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO EACH OF...
Small Start, Big Moves
At just 20 years old, while still in college, Ocala...
Years of Giving
This generous nonagenarian couple hopes their example will inspire others...
Ocali Country Days Offers Glimpse Into The Past
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Silver River...
Learning Together
This father and son challenged each other to take their...
Seeing Beyond the Surface
A first-person examination of one local woman’s experiences and insights...
Challengers to the Crisis
As the pandemic continues to threaten our community, we turn...
For the Love of Kids
It takes a village of loving adults—from foster parents to...
Paving the Way
Meet two sisters whose shared professional passions led them to...
Well Read
Marion County is blessed with an abundance of talented creators,...
True Romance-Giselle and Erik
Meet the talented musical duo who have been enchanting Ocala...
Before Mozert
Bruce Mozert is certainly the most famous and accomplished photographer...
Season of Change
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra will return for an eagerly awaited...
Foodie Guide: JMarie Brands
For the last few years, the baked goods offered by...
Farm Fresh
An enterprising family with deep roots in the community is...
Foodie Guide: Just A Cupcake Bakery & Cafe
“I have been interested in baking since I was a...
The Family Business
With a storied history and a passion for handcrafted liquors,...
Foodie Guide: Can’t Frost This Cookie Company
Kirsten Brookins wasn’t necessarily the most artistic kid in her...
Foodie Guide: The Juniper General Store
Husband and wife Meredith Richard and Travis Arenburg drew inspiration...
Foodie Guide: ALC Artistic Bakery
“Allergic to the world” is how Ariana Caraballo describes her...
Foodie Guide: Brick & Iron Cafe
Karen Dreaver was already serving up healthy and delicious smoothies...
Foodie Guide: Sweet Baby Cheeses
“That brisket just melts in your mouth!” enthuses a customer...
Historic Whiskey Men
In searching the past for facts about the prominent players...
Haute Cuisine
Meet the stylish leading men and their team of talented...
Foodie Guide
Here’s an update on some of our area’s newest and...
Foodie Guide: Steph’s Sweets Boutique
Stephanie Cudnik started baking at age 16, making cupcakes, and...
Clearly Amazing
Touring Silver Springs in a clear kayak offers spectacular views...
Beneath the Blue
Members of the Silver Springs Professional Dive Team take pride...
Hello Summer
Our area has some of the best springs, lakes, rivers...
Beauty by Design
The lovely horticultural streetscapes around downtown Ocala are created by...
Artful Living
Bobby Goldsboro, entertainer, producer, artist, philanthropist and ’60s icon, and...
Guys’ Day Out
We invited one of our favorite gents, photographer Dave Miller,...
Best In Show
Marcelo Veras parlayed his love of dogs into becoming a...
On Fatherhood
Kevin Sheilley, the president and CEO of the Ocala Metro...
Runnin’ Down a Dream
An Ocala sprinter hopes to represent Team USA in the...
The Calling
Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken is finding his way in...
Women Who Made History
Meet some of the fascinating women who have helped shape...
Mary, Coke and A Smile
Some girls want to be models. Some girls dream about...
Character, Courage, Commitment.
The service and legacy of two pioneering women is embodied...
Blazing A Trail
Only a small number of women have chosen a career...
Skin Deep
Simple solutions are often the best solutions. This problem-solving principle...