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In the background, a statue of a soldier reuniting with his family stands in a memorial park. In the foreground is a brown box with a green border. White and green text in the box reads, "Emancipation Day | Play | Moccasin Class | Festivals | Recital. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
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352 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS MAY 22-24: History, Festivals and Live Performances

This weekend is filled with celebrations, history and live performances for meaningful way to spend time.

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“A Land Remembered” Brings Georgia to Micanopy for New Television Series

Micanopy is one of many Florida locations for filming of new television series, “A Land Remembered.”

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City of Ocala Announces Winners of Inaugural Sand and Sun Festival Sand Sculpting Competition

The City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division has announced the winners of its inaugural Sand and Sun Festival Sand Sculpting Competition.

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Entertainment
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Ocala Civic Theatre to Celebrate End of Season 75 with Ovation Awards, Cast Party

Ocala Civic Theatre will wrap up its milestone 75th season with an evening of awards, food and celebration May 30.

A beige sign held up on either side with wood pillars and lights below reads, "FORT KING NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK 3925." On the sign is a drawing of a fort and s Seminole. In the background is a road with a car and trees.
Education
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Fort King Hosts Eve of Emancipation on May 22

Fort King National Historic Landmark hosts Florida’s Eve of Emancipation in remembrance of Florida’s history of slavery.

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Entertainment
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352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS MAY 15-17: Food, Markets and Celebrations

This weekend is full of food, family-friendly activities and celebrations in North Central Florida.

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Entertainment
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’90s Swing Revivalists Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Celebrate Three Decades of Style at the Reilly

The band that helped spark the ’90s retro swing trend celebrates more than 30 years of boppin’ with an Ocala show May 17.

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Huddy’s Escape Locks in Second Travelers’ Choice Award for Top-Notch Experiences in Ocala and Gainesville

Huddy’s Escape’s immersive, cinematic puzzle adventures have earned it a second consecutive Travelers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor.

Meet Kaia, a white and tan, 5-year-old dog available for adoption at Marion County Animal Services.
Entertainment
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Splash & Dash Fundraiser for Marion County Animal Services Returns to DogWalker Ranch

The first few rows may get wet–and covered in dog hair–at the 2nd annual Splash & Dash this Saturday.

Hunter and Dupree of Wind-FM smiling on stage with a cheering audience behind them at the Reilly Arts Center.
Entertainment
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WIND-FM’s ‘Rocks the Reilly’ Brings Alter Eagles Tribute to Ocala May 16

WIND-FM’s “Rocks the Reilly” concert series returns to Ocala on May 16 with a performance by Alter Eagles, a tribute act honoring the iconic sound of the Eagles.