Apr 17, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
Throughout its decades-long history in Marion County, the Florida Horse Park has served Ocala by hosting a diverse array of equestrian shows, as well as all manner of community events and expos. This month we talked with Jason Reynolds, the Park’s Executive Director,...
Feb 11, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight
For Sara Lefils, taking on the role of Executive Director of Ocala’s Southeastern Youth Fair is a dream job. “I absolutely have a passion for kids and for education and for agriculture and I love everything about the Fair,” she tells me. “There is just no atmosphere...
Dec 17, 2020 | All, Ecological, Local Resources
During the spring and summer, Florida definitely lives up to its name as “the land of flowers”– sometimes too well. Our state’s sunny, tropical environment makes it an inviting home for plant species that aren’t native to the area and could...
Oct 26, 2020 | All, Discover Ocala, Local Resources
October isn’t just spooky season—it’s also art season! This month is National Arts and Humanities Month, and October 25th (Pablo Picasso’s birthday!) is International Artists Day. There’s never been a better time to support your local artistic community. Marion County...
Oct 18, 2020 | All, Discover Ocala, Local Resources
With Oktoberfest in the air, it’s never been a better time to explore your local breweries right here in the Ocala area. Whether you’re a hop-loving IPA snob, a bold adventurer of the darkest of dark stouts, or just want a smooth, refreshing, easy-drinking...
