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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.

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
2 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
2 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
2 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.

Colored picture with a white historic building with a grey roof and wood accent. A sign is displayed, advertising "Escape Reality."
Entertainment
2 months ago
Escape Reality Set to Open New Interactive Experience in Dunnellon

Upcoming immersive experience, Escape Reality, is expected to open its doors in Dunnellon later this month.

Jewelry is displayed in boxes with velvet linings.
Features
3 months ago
Ocala Mardi Gras Market Brings Vendors Downtown Despite Cold Weather

Despite the chilly conditions, the Mardi Gras Market at Ocala Downtown Market brought over a dozen vendors and light crowds.

A vacant, cleared lot with a water tower for the town of Williston. It is a fenced area with a banner stating the upcoming Ellianos location.
Food & Drink
3 months ago
Ellianos Coffee to Expand Ocala Presence with Two New Drive-Thru Locations

The Southeast-based coffee brand plans additional drive-thru locations near downtown Ocala and the College of Central Florida.

A black-and-white photograph of a rattlesnake canning factory with workers posed outside.
Features
3 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Florida’s Rattlesnake Canning Craze and Its Curious Legacy

From the early 1930s through the mid-20th century, the operation of rattlesnake harvesting and canning dominated Florida until wildlife protection initiatives took hold.

A red logo that reads, "BJs" with a checkmark as a apostrophe on a white backdrop with brown paper ripping up to reveal the logo and white background.
Business
3 months ago
BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open First Ocala Location as Part of Winding Oaks Development

BJ’s Wholesale Club is planning its first location in Ocala, anchoring the retail portion of an upcoming residential and retail development.

Flowers are displayed on a table under a canopy with a market in the background.
Features
3 months ago
Fresh Finds and Friendly Faces Fill Circle Square Commons Farmers Market

The Circle Square Commons Farmers Market continues each Thursday, giving locals a weekly opportunity to enjoy a relaxed community gathering centered on fresh, locally made goods.

The entrance of a restaurant has a light-up sign that reads, "Elevation 89 at the airport." Underneath the sign is a wood door with posters strewn on it.
Food & Drink
3 months ago
352Eats: Elevation 89 Brings Runway Views to the Table

Located inside the Ocala International Airport, Elevation 89 takes American cuisine to new heights with a distinctly aviation-inspired atmosphere.

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