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Entertainment
21 hours ago
Art Center of Citrus County to Stage All-Ages Production of ‘Mary Poppins’

The play, premiering July 17 in Hernando, features players from eight to 78.

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Community
1 day ago
Agenda for July 7 Ocala City Council Meeting Includes Booze Sales, Rezoning Request

The agenda for this week’s Ocala City Council meeting has been released and includes several items of interest to the public.

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Business
1 day ago
Here Are Some of the New Businesses that Opened in the 352 in June 2026

Coffee, grocery and restaurant brands are all among the businesses to open their doors in the North Central Florida area in June.

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Health & Wellness
1 day ago
Senior Health Expos Return to Marion, Sumter and Lake Counties

From free health screenings and giveaways to Medicare information and wellness resources, Senior Health Expos are returning to Marion, Sumter and Lake counties with opportunities for older adults and caregivers to connect with local experts throughout 2026 and into 2027.

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America 250 in the 352
2 days ago
Citra Fireworks Display Caps Off Marion Celebrates America250 for North County

The northernmost of four fireworks displays marking the grand finale of Marion Celebrates America 250, Citra’s spectacle thrilled a crowd of patriots.

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America 250 in the 352
2 days ago
Marion Celebrates America250 Culminates in Downtown Ocala Fireworks Spectacle (PHOTOS)

Ocala celebrated America250 at Ocala-Marion Veterans Memorial Park with live music, food and fireworks on the evening of the Fourth.

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Local
3 days ago
4 Municipalities in the 352 Make Boatmart’s List of the Top 7 Lake Towns in Florida

The national boating website’s ranking is full of–and topped by–North Central Florida hotspots.

The exterior of a pub with grey, concrete walls sits at the corner of a street. The front of the building has a black awning above a door on the left and two windows to the right. Chair line the wall under the windows on the right. A sign toward the top of the building reads, "The Black Sheep" and a smaller sign to the right of the door reads "128." In front of the building is a planter with green plants filling the entirety of the planter with a tree toward the right and a light pole reaching up through the tree.
Food & Drink
4 days ago
Black Sheep on Broadway: Woman-Owned Ocala Gastropub Thrives Amid Economic Challenges with Inclusive Events and Smart Specials

The Downtown Ocala restaurant started with a barroom focus in 2019 but now boasts a full menu and multiple weekly events.

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