If there’s one common thread that is woven through our community’s stories of challenge and triumph in this first issue of 2021 – it’s this: a can’t-quit, won’t-quit attitude… with more than a splash of gratitude. In this Best Life issue, we hear from the owner of a local catering company on her recipe for success during the height of the pandemic, a fashion influencer and Ocala entrepreneur ready to give back in 2021, as well as an artist finding hope and healing within the walls of her fine art and tattoo studio following a family tragedy.
Our travel series takes us out on the open road to the “sunshine city” of St. Petersburg, FL; we soak up the sun, fill up on local fare, and marvel at the vibrant arts scene in this iconic coastal town. We also introduce you to Ocala’s Leading Realtors, follow along with two groups of mentors teaching the next generation how to work hard and remain grateful in the face of adversity, and give you the inside track on the recently opened World Equestrian Center.