A close-up of a margarita in a glass with a salted rim and lime wedge, next to a colorful plate of Mexican food, with festive string lights in the background.
Entertainment
7 months ago
Top 5 places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Ocala

Whether you’re craving street tacos, live music, or margaritas with a view, these Ocala favorites are bringing the party this Cinco de Mayo.

An elderly woman with light hair and glasses sits in a blue chair, carefully weaving a colorful basket by hand. She is surrounded by a display table filled with completed woven baskets in various patterns and sizes.
Community
7 months ago
ICYMI: Art, music, and movement light up downtown Ocala at First Friday Art Walk | PHOTOS

First Friday Art Walk featured the debut of “Melodic Metamorphosis,” local performers, student dancers, and award-winning works.

Entertainment
7 months ago
Enjoy those May flowers: Events for May 2-4

Celebrate spring with family-friendly events across North Central Florida May 2–4, from Star Wars fun to blueberry picking, art walks, markets, and more!

Close-up of piano hammers captured by artist David Kellner, featured in Melodic Metamorphosis at The Brick Gallery in Downtown Ocala.
Entertainment
7 months ago
Melodic Metamorphosis exhibit opens during Ocala’s First Friday Art Walk

Interactive art, music, and poetry blend for a cause at The Brick Gallery.

Entertainment
7 months ago
‘The SpongeBob Musical’ is set to make a splash at The Civic May 1-18

Colorful characters, catchy music, and a message of community bring The SpongeBob Musical to life May 1-18 at Ocala Civic Theatre.

Local
7 months ago
Belleview celebrates 140 years with family fun, food, and festivities this Saturday

Belleview’s 140th birthday bash at Lake Lillian offers free family fun, live music, tasty food, and a chance to make history with a time capsule.

A single Admit One ticket and popcorn
Community
7 months ago
Belleview hosts free identity theft awareness event with movie screening and expert tips

Residents invited to watch Thelma and learn practical ways to protect themselves from scams and fraud.

Visitors enjoy the petting zoo at the Amber Brooke Farms Blueberry Festival.
Entertainment
7 months ago
This weekend in Ocala: Exciting events for April 25–27

From the Big Bloom Home & Garden Show to vintage shopping, comedy, and blueberry picking, here’s your guide to the best events happening in Ocala this weekend.

Entertainment
7 months ago
Engines, entertainment, and easy access: Leesburg Bikefest returns this weekend

Three-day motorcycle festival brings music, vendors, and shuttle service to downtown Leesburg; drivers on U.S. 441 should plan for delays.

A vendor smiles while arranging plants at a flower market, one of many garden-themed displays expected at Ocala’s Big Bloom Home & Garden Show.
Local
7 months ago
Big Bloom Home & Garden Show brings fresh ideas to Ocala families this weekend

Free weekend event features shopping, seminars, roses, and kids’ activities at WEC.

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