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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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Holiday Guide
8 months ago
Holiday Style in the 352: Where to Find Festive Formal Attire This Season

These local shops and boutiques are your one-stop-shop for holiday attire around the 352.

Outdoor seating at Le Macaron French Pastries in Gainesville, with pink umbrellas and a 352 Eats sign near the entrance.
Food & Drink
8 months ago
352Eats: Le Macaron Brightens Gainesville Treat Scene with French-Style Sweets

Le Macaron French Pastries at Celebration Pointe brings a taste of Paris to Gainesville with colorful macarons, classic French treats and a bright, inviting café atmosphere.

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Holiday Guide
8 months ago
Here Comes Santa Paws: Where Pets Can Meet Santa Across the 352

Here’s where you can create lasting memories by having photos of your pet taken with Santa around Marion, Alachua and Lake counties.

A warm holiday scene with a steaming simmer pot filled with sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks, and star anise on a wooden surface, surrounded by spices, a lit tealight candle, and a ladle, with a banner reading “A Fresh Twist of Holiday Warmth.”
Holiday Guide
8 months ago
A Little Piece of Sunshine: Why Citrus Still Finds a Place at the Holiday Table

A longstanding holiday tradition, fresh citrus continues to brighten Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations with its historic symbolism, seasonal flavor and simple, nostalgic charm.

A Thanksgiving table filled with budget-friendly holiday foods, including a roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, cranberries, pie, pumpkins and apples, with a large white plate in the center displaying the text “Thanksgiving on a Budget.”
Holiday Guide
8 months ago
So You Waited ’til the Last Minute: Low-Budget Ways to Pull Off a Thanksgiving Meal

Even if you’re short on time or ingredients, a budget-friendly Thanksgiving meal can come together quickly with ready-made poultry, frozen sides, canned staples and simple last-minute desserts.

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Food & Drink
8 months ago
The Forge Set to Open in Winter, Revitalizing Ocala’s Former WMOP Building

Ocala’s Midtown District will welcome The Forge this winter, a nearly three-acre dining and entertainment campus transforming the historic WMOP building into a multi-venue hub featuring restaurants, bars, a brewery and year-round community events.

Two dogs wearing soft, antler-shaped headbands sit indoors on a patterned rug, looking up attentively; one is a tan-and-white dog and the other is a larger brindle dog whose face is close to the camera.
Holiday Guide
8 months ago
Which Thanksgiving Foods Are Safe–and Which are Dangerous–for Pets

As families prepare their holiday feasts, veterinarians are urging pet owners to be cautious, noting that while a few plain Thanksgiving ingredients are safe for dogs, many popular dishes can cause serious–even life-threatening–health issues.

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Holiday Guide
8 months ago
Festive Flavors: Easy Holiday Recipes to Elevate the Table

Enjoy these quick and easy recipes to add spice to your holiday menu.

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Holiday Guide
8 months ago
7 Dazzling Christmas Light Tours and Drive-Thru Experiences to Visit this Holiday Season

These seven holiday light displays deliver some of the brightest festive magic in the 352 area this season.

A festive Thanksgiving table filled with traditional dishes like roast turkey, green beans, pie, and drinks, overlaid with the text “Thanksgiving Dining Around the 352 – Local Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dine-In and Takeout.”
Holiday Guide
8 months ago
Ocala Area Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2025 – Where to Eat or Order Out

From homestyle feasts to buffet dining, restaurants across our area are offering dine-in and takeout Thanksgiving meals so you can enjoy the holiday without the hassle of cooking.

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