Social Scene | May 2023

Brick City Beer and Wine Festival - STYLE

Among the many guests at the April 8th Brick City Beer and Wine Festival, hosted by the Ocala Silver Springs and Ocala Sunset Rotary clubs to benefit Interfaith Emergency Services, the Marion County Literacy Council and Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection, were Travis and Allison Magamoll, Andrew Hinkle and Lauren Debick.

Photo by Bruce Ackerman

Brick City Beer and Wine Festival
CITIZENS’ CIRCLE
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

On April 8th, downtown Ocala rocked out as guests sampled beer and wine, chowed down at food trucks and enjoyed live entertainment. The Ocala Silver Springs and Ocala Sunset Rotary clubs sponsored the event, which supported Interfaith Emergency Services, the Marion County Literacy Council and Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection.

Live Oak International
LIVE OAK PLANTATION
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

Ocala’s own Chester Weber clinched his 20th USEF Four-in-Hand Horse National Championship title during the March 16th-19th event, which featured 66 jumping athletes and 62 driving teams and drew more than 15,000 spectators to one of the area’s most beautiful horse farms.

Excellent Adventures Expo for Active Seniors
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala, which is dedicated to improving, enhancing and enriching the lives of older adults, hosted the March 22nd event, with proceeds to benefit youth involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County. The foundation later presented club officials a check for $11,000.

Farmland Preservation Festival
MAJESTIC OAKS FARM
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

Kicking off with its traditional tractor and horse parade, the April 8th festival celebrated farmland preservation and showcased rural activities. Attendees enjoyed live bands, a farmer’s market, farm animals, arts and crafts vendors, and educational exhibits.

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