Building Dreams

Just 45 minutes to our west, Citrus County is a...

Practical Magic

Anyone who has visited Disney World even once can attest...

A Cottage Reborn

The twig birdhouse arbor hints at the owner's intentions. Its...

Ready to Rumble

Local business-owner Guy Lemieux jokes that he always thought he...

Kinsley Place

With more than 3,600 square feet of living space, the...
Miss Mae

The People Pleasers

They greet you with a smile. They make sure everything...

Ropin’ the Wind

There is something to be said for knowing what you...

A Double Life

John Smith's typical day starts while most of us are...

Family Ties

Location is everything. Bo and Sally Williams agree. When they...

Just Beginning

Brienne is a cut-up. Natural and unaffected, she rollicks through...

Making A Real Difference

No one can argue that it's a different world for...

Exploring Lake Sumter Landing

I recently spent an afternoon exploring the meandering streets, sampling...

Dreams Draped In Roses

In this exclusive Ocala Style interview, the oldest living Derby-winning...

By Design

During a recent phone conversation, Gary revealed the humble origins...

Ahead of the Curve

Daring to be different is something Hannah does naturally and...

A Tale of Two Carolinas

The wedding was perfect and the honeymoon already planned. Of...

From Tragedy to Triumph

That Marion County equestrienne Kathy Gray has won two bronze...

A Purr-Fect Sequel

A night of gourmet dining, delectable desserts, and disco dancing...

This Old House

In the early 1880s, R.R. Snowden, a prominent citizen of...

Farewell to a Legend

Champions leave lasting impressions in the history books and on...

Relocating the Wildcats

By now, rush hour drivers along Southeast Maricamp Road are...
Scott Markal, Executive Chef, Carmichael's

The Rat Pack Revisited

For a group of five Ocala-based chefs, their successful careers...

Grounded For Life

When one first hears about a retired couple practicing in...

Turning Back Time

Dappled in morning sunlight streaming through the trees, two hard-packed...
Jim and Jessica McCune

A Tribute to Romance

These accomplished local pairs reminisce about their favorite Valentine's Day...

Making His Mark

Progress comes at a price. When the scenic hills of...

Lasting Impressions

Has it been a while since your last visit to...
Andrea Roberts, 28

Idol Worship

On August 26, tens of thousands of wannabe American Idol...

A Must-See Menagerie

On a recent, perfectly breezy and cool Florida afternoon, I...

Learning God’s Grace

Accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the...

Horse-Drawn History

or most of us, the era of modern travel and...

A Sparkling Tale

This past year, Elaine thought our last name should be...

Securing Your Future

A secure future, the ability to pay for your child's...

Perpetual Motion

Like a finely tuned automobile, Frank DeLuca is at his...

Heaven On Earth

Whenever I travel, I always envision myself actually living at...

Firefighting 101

By JoAnn Guidry • Photos By Heather Danenhower It takes...

The Beat Goes On

By Ginger Broslat • Current Photos By Steve Floethe Vanguard...

Switching Focus

By Robert Arrieta Bill Curry views the world in much...

The Heart of the Matter

The Goodwin Heart Pine Company in Micanopy specializes in reclaiming...

Aruba on My Mind

Aruba Tan is not only our area's newest tanning salon,...

The Wild, Wild West

It's been just a little more than two decades since...

Canine Kindergarten

It is the first day of kindergarten. The pupils are...

A Matter of Principal

There is a childlike exuberance about Scott Hackmyer. It is...

Butterfly Rainforest

At any given time, there are more than 2,000 butterflies...

Jaci Velasquez

Christian singer Jaci Velasquez has much to show for her...

Free Spirits

Few people have the privilege of looking ancient history in...

The Next Chapter

I dashed for the escalator, my ponytail sailing behind me....

Carnaval!

A carnival is a celebration combining pageantry, folk, drama, and...

Ferrying Along

Looking for a little back-road adventure, as well as a...

Simply Seaworthy

This Lake Kerr home draws its art-deco inspiration from one...