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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.

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news
3 months ago
Brownwood Paddock Square Blends Dining, Shopping and Live Music in The Villages

Brownwood Paddock Square blends Western-inspired charm, diverse dining and nightly live music into one of The Villages’ most vibrant gathering spots.

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Food & Drink
3 months ago
Roll With It: Where to Get Sushi and Asian Cuisine in Ocala

Ocala offers a wide variety of sushi and hibachi options for celebrations or casual dining.

A woman in 1800s-themed attire stirs stew over a fire.
Features
3 months ago
Stone Tools, Dino Bones and Flint Sparks Fly at Silver River Knap-In Festival

The two-day Silver River Museum Knap-In allows guests to go back in time to explore early Florida living and archeological discoveries.

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Business
4 months ago
Construction Underway on Wawa Planned for Williston

Construction for the planned Wawa convenience store for Williston is underway.

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Food & Drink
4 months ago
Noodles, Broth & Bold Flavor: Where to Get Thai and Ramen in Ocala

These local Ocala Thai and ramen spots make traditional flavors local.

The entrance of a restaurant features a wooden hostess stand in front of a metal panel with text that reads, "Bank Street." The panel is against a black, wooden wall with plants on either side of the hostess stand.
Food & Drink
4 months ago
352Eats: Bank Street Patio Bar & Grill Brings Vibrant Dining and Social Scene to Downtown Ocala

Bank Street Patio Bar & Grill is a multi-purpose dining destination in the heart of downtown Ocala.

A logo for Peach Valley Cafe that reads, "Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch" and "Coming Soon" underneath it.
Food & Drink
4 months ago
Peach Valley Cafe to Open at Former Bob Evans Site in Ocala

The former Bob Evans restaurant on SR 200 will soon welcome a Peach Valley Cafe to the busy Ocala corridor.

Two tarts sit next to each other in a white box. One tart features raspberries displayed in circles with a white powder on top. Underneath is a bread base and a yellow dish to hold the desert. The other pastry is pink and rose shaped with a rose cream poking from the top. Underneath the rose is a cracker on top of a yellow dish to hold the pastry.
Food & Drink
4 months ago
Love at First Bite: Where to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth in Ocala for Valentine’s Day and Beyond

These local Ocala bakeries and restaurants offer desserts for every occasion.

A colorful dining space with yellow metal chairs and wooden tables. A mural of an alligator in a Florida Gators jersey posing with a football player sits in the background.
Food & Drink
4 months ago
DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go to Open Gainesville Location Across from The Swamp

The casual Italian dining venue is expanding into Gainesville’s college scene with their grand opening celebration next week.

A group of people stand together for a photo in front of a back drop that reads, "Road to Wishes Truck Show" and "Raney's."
Features
4 months ago
Chrome, Community and a Cause: Road to Wishes Truck Show Rolls Back Into Ocala

The weekend’s Road to Wishes event brought Raney’s Truck Shop and the Make-A-Wish Foundation together to help raise money to grant wishes to children.

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