Jun 9, 2017 | All, Discover Ocala, Local Resources
Marion County has always occupied a special place in Florida history, even before it was officially formed. Celebrate the “Kingdom of the Sun” and its rich history with facts and trivia all about our favorite Florida county. 1. The original inhabitants of...
May 5, 2017 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources
We are honored to have sponsored the May exhibit at the Marion Cultural Alliance’s Brick City Center for the Arts. “Hometown Derby Connections” features the equine art of more than 30 artists, 50 years of memorabilia paying tribute to the Ocala...
Apr 18, 2017 | All, Equestrian, Local Resources
By Jochen Schleese, CMS, CSFT, CSE©2017 Saddlefit 4 Life® All Rights Reserved Many of us are familiar with the term “short-backed” to describe a horse, but few of us are aware that even a horse with a back that appears to be of normal length may actually have a very...
Apr 6, 2017 | Alerts, All, D.I.Y., Local Resources
Every year 2 million home burglaries are reported in the U.S, but with a few extra security measures implemented by homeowners, this number can be reduced. Knowing what you can to do to prevent break-ins will protect not only your personal belongings, but more...
Mar 27, 2017 | All, Buy, Discover Ocala, Local Resources, Sell, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
Showcase Properties of Ocala is a full-service real estate agency serving Marion, Citrus, Levy and Alachua counties, and we are dedicated to your success. Whether you’re buying or selling farm, residential, commercial, or vacant property, we are ready to do...
Mar 3, 2017 | All, Discover Ocala, Local Resources
Today, Ocala and Marion County are collectively known as “horse country,” but the area has an even older reputation for being the agricultural heart of the South. During the Civil War, Florida became known as the “Breadbasket of the...