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Community
9 months ago
Ovations Encore Gala to Honor Marion County Philanthropists at Appleton Museum of Art

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The spotlight will shine bright at the 2025 Ovations Encore […]

The front entrance of Ocala’s City Hall in the background with “CITY HALL” displayed on an arch above the double door entrances on the left and right. There are short red brick walls in front of the entrance with stairs leading up to the doors on either side. In the foreground are trees on either side of the City Hall arch and a beige and blue horse statue facing left.
Community
9 months ago
Marion Cultural Alliance Celebrates 25 Years, Anniversary of ‘Horse Fever’ Public Art

The Marion Cultural Alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the anniversary of Ocala’s “Horse Fever” public art project.

Front view of the Appleton Museum of Art, featuring a grand modern facade with tall columns and large dark-tinted glass windows. A cascading water fountain runs down the center of the entrance walkway, surrounded by neatly trimmed greenery and a circular driveway. Three decorative animal sculptures are placed in the middle of the fountain near the museum entrance, and the sky is clear and blue. In the foreground is a graphic that reads, "Film Screening | Living History | Armor Party | Candlelight Tribute. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." A popcorn bucket sits in the top left corner and candles in the top right.
Entertainment
10 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS JAN 2-4: Lively Events to Kick Off the New Year

This weekend is packed with a variety of events for an active start to the new year.

Holiday Guide
10 months ago
Here’s Our List of the Some of the Best New Year’s Eve Events in the 352

If you haven’t firmed up your New Year’s Eve plans, here are some of the most interesting events going down to ring in 2026 in Ocala, Marion County and beyond.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Gainesville to Kick Off America’s 250th Anniversary with Play Honoring WWII Postal Unit

The City of Gainesville and Star Center Theatre will stage ‘Six Triple Eight’ to open the year of America’s 250th anniversary Jan. 3-5, 2026.

A bar has a few people around it with fairy lights hanging above, shops in the background and tables scattered around the area. In the background are trees and powerlines. In the foreground is a graphic that reads, "Light-Up Homestead | Holiday Train | Brooklyn Boys | Black Dress. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend." Christmas lights hang from the top of the graphic with a woman in a black dress on the right and a small train on the left.
Entertainment
10 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS DEC. 26-28: Seasonal Celebrations, Concerts and Post-Christmas Cheer

As Homestead Park and Kirby Family Farms finish final Christmas celebrations, Brooklyn Boys performs a pre-New Year’s concert and Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse hosts Little Black Dress Night.

In the foreground is a light pole with autumn-colored leave and a sideways sign reading, "Ocala. Find your place." In the background are trees, buildings and multiple poles with similar leaves and signs reading rules. There are also tables with umbrellas and walking paths for public use.
Local
10 months ago
City of Ocala Announces Five New ‘Art in City Spaces’ Exhibitions

The City of Ocala’s Art in City Spaces program offers artists and organizations the opportunity to exhibit work in public spaces.

Sports
10 months ago
Citrus County Parks & Recreation to Host Annual Outdoors Expo Jan. 10

Citrus County’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its 3rd Annual Outdoors Expo at the Citrus Springs Community Center on Jan. 10, 2026.

Holiday Guide
10 months ago
Check Santa’s Progress Toward the 352 with the NORAD Santa Tracker

If you’re looking to share Santa Claus’ path from the North Pole to your rooftop in the 352, here is the official NORAD Santa Tracker.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Multiple Ocala Civic Theatre Productions Nominated for Broadway World Awards

The 352’s own Ocala Civic Theatre is up in multiple categories in this year’s Broadway World Regional Awards, but hurry–you can only vote through Dec. 31.

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