Things to do in the 352: Clydesdales at Florida Horse Park, a country music concert at Silver Springs State Park and cowboys at Kirby Farm.
Argh! Thousands of wanna-be pirates invaded the streets of Tampa for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Organizers say this year’s festival is reduced to one weekend instead of the usual three, but they hope free admission will offset any disappointment.
The opportunity is open to artists currently working and residing in Marion County, and surrounding North Central Florida counties.
The city of Ocala is hosting the inaugural Brick City Bluegrass Festival on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. at Citizens’ Circle. Bring a chair and a blanket. The high temp will only be in the 50s.
Travis Mills, a veteran injured in Afghanistan, is bringing his “Never Give Up on Country” concert to Silver Springs State Park on Saturday, February 3.
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The participatory art installation of Ocala’s Red Sand Project raises awareness about the issue.
From the energetic vibes of downtown to family-friendly fun, the New Year’s Eve options are as diverse as the greater Ocala area itself.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office posted its annual light show video on the Thursday before Christmas. Based on the department’s Facebook stats, the video is not only viral but also receiving rave reviews.
“We’re trying to give people just a little bit of hope…. a little lifeline where they can hang on until they can figure out what they need to do,” shared Craig Mikell, an organizer of the concert.