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Ashley Brace

Ashley is a student at the College of Central Florida and Editor-In-Chief of The Patriot Press, with experience in journalism, media and student leadership.

Five oysters laying on crushed ice, with a lemon garnished in the center.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Shuck Yeah: Ocala Oyster Fest Returns Bigger, Brinier and Bolder April 18

The Ocala Oyster Fest returns with expanded seafood offerings, live music and local vendors for its second year.

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Spring Guide
2 months ago
Ocala to Host Annual Earthfest Celebration for Arbor Day at Tuscawilla Park April 25

The annual Earthfest Arbor Day celebration returns to Ocala April 25.

Motorcycles are lined up in front of a restaurant on a road. The restaurant features a sign above it reading, "Four Smokes BBQ."
Features
2 months ago
Bite Into Bike Night: Dentallica Drills Up a Roaring Crowd at Four Smokes in Ocala

With engines roaring and Dentallica drilling out heavy metal hits, Bike Night at Four Smokes Southern BBQ left Ocala grinning ear to ear.

A gray storefront for KPOT Korean BBQ and Hot Pot.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
352Eats: KPOT Keeps the Heat on Ocala’s Dining Scene

KPOT Ocala lets diners cook their own Korean BBQ, hot pot or both in a lively two-hour all-you-can-eat experience that’s been a local favorite for years.

An entrance to a restaurant features wallpaper with vibrant, green plants on them. A green, semi-circle hostess stand with a small device behind it stands in the center of the wall. A chandelier with white, faux flowers on it hangs above the hostess stand.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
World Equestrian Center’s Ocala Restaurants Earn OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards

Several of WEC’s dining locations have been recognized with OpenTable, earning the Diners’ Choice Awards.

A closeup of glass jars of tea leaves sitting on a wooden shelf.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Spice, Tea and A Fresh Start: Brownwood Shop Marks 10 Years with Grand Reopening

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Brownwood is marking a decade in The Villages with a refreshed space, expanded tea selections and a weekend-long grand reopening celebration.

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Spring Guide
2 months ago
Spring Finds its Sparkle at the Spring Craft Fair

The Ocala Spring Craft Fair offers a weekend full of local artisans, specialty foods and a family-friendly outing atmosphere.

A colored photo of a white building labeled "Golden Hills Theatre" behind a tree.
Features
2 months ago
Defunct Ocala: The Golden Hills Theatre and the Castro Legacy

While no longer standing, the Golden Hills Theatre was a steppingstone for the Golden Hills area and a showcase of the Castro family’s influence of Ocala.

A colored photo of a person in light denim jeans and pink shoes bending down to pick up a colored easter egg from the grass with a basket.
Spring Guide
2 months ago
Eggs-travagant Easter Fun: Top 352 Area Egg Hunts and Activities

The 352 is planning unique and traditional Easter egg traditions to help swing into spring.

A sign that says, "The Station Nutrition" against a black wall.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
352Eats: Colorful Energy, Seasonal Sips Keep Dunnellon Locals Returning to The Station Nutrition

A longtime favorite in Dunnellon, The Station Nutrition keeps customers coming back with its colorful energy teas, protein shakes and ever-changing seasonal specials.

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