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Entertainment
1 month ago
JAN. 9-11 WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Markets, Local Arts and Murder Mystery

Markets, First Friday Artwalk, an outdoor expo and a lively tribute concert are here for a vibrant start to 2026.

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Entertainment
1 month ago
“Little Shop of Horrors” is Coming to the Ocala Civic Theatre at the End of January

The Ocala Civic Theatre will be producing “Little Shop of Horrors” starting Jan. 29 for three weeks of comedy, horror and music.

Front view of the Appleton Museum of Art, featuring a grand modern facade with tall columns and large dark-tinted glass windows. A cascading water fountain runs down the center of the entrance walkway, surrounded by neatly trimmed greenery and a circular driveway. Three decorative animal sculptures are placed in the middle of the fountain near the museum entrance, and the sky is clear and blue. In the foreground is a graphic that reads, "Film Screening | Living History | Armor Party | Candlelight Tribute. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." A popcorn bucket sits in the top left corner and candles in the top right.
Entertainment
1 month ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JAN 2-4: Lively Events to Kick Off the New Year

This weekend is packed with a variety of events for an active start to the new year.

A wide, open town square with a red and gray brick star pattern in the center, surrounded by low brick walls and benches. In the background, cars are parked along the street in front of several storefronts. Trees line the sidewalk, providing shade, and flower planters add color to the scene.
Business
1 month ago
Here Are Some of the Ocala Businesses that Closed in 2025

These Ocala businesses closed in 2025.

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Community
1 month ago
Top Parks in Ocala for Community and Family Gathering

Ocala is home to beautiful and lively parks open to the community with unique features making each one worth a visit.

The Ocala Downtown Square front entrance featuring a white gazebo with a blue-gray dome roof and an American flag standing above it, lifted on a platform and surrounded by trees on either side. The foreground includes various planters with a colorful array of flowers and small trees with short brick walls on either side and black rails leading up to the town square and gazebo.
Business
2 months ago
Here Are the New Businesses We Know Are Slated to Open in the 352 in 2026

New construction projects slated for 2026 are underway to cater to the rising expansion in the 352.

A bar has a few people around it with fairy lights hanging above, shops in the background and tables scattered around the area. In the background are trees and powerlines. In the foreground is a graphic that reads, "Light-Up Homestead | Holiday Train | Brooklyn Boys | Black Dress. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." Christmas lights hang from the top of the graphic with a woman in a black dress on the right and a small train on the left.
Entertainment
2 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS DEC. 26-28: Seasonal Celebrations, Concerts and Post-Christmas Cheer

As Homestead Park and Kirby Family Farms finish final Christmas celebrations, Brooklyn Boys performs a pre-New Year’s concert and Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse hosts Little Black Dress Night.

A purple sign with white text reads, "Amrit Palace Indian Cuisine" with a drawing of a woman next to it. Yellow text on the sign reads, "We Are Coming." There is a wooded field in the background.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Amrit Palace to Open Second Location in Gainesville

Amrit Palace to open a second location in Gainesville, expanding the charm of the restaurant to a wider community.

A large banner reading “Ocala Downtown Market" hangs under the roof of a covered pavilion. The structure features yellow steel beams and an open concrete floor, with string lights hanging from the ceiling. Red railings line the entrance, and trees and grass are visible in the background.
Entertainment
2 months ago
Oddities Market Returns to Ocala Before the Holidays

The oddities market hits the Ocala Downtown Market for a final time before the new year.

Food & Drink
2 months ago
Dining Out in the 352: Restaurant Options on Ocala Downtown Square

The Ocala Downtown Square is full of fine dining options for those looking for a break from shopping.