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A white sign with blue accents reads, "294 Marion Oaks Community Center." In the background, bushes create a line separating a sidewalk and the community Center. Christmas decorations can be seen in front of the building.
Entertainment
5 months ago
Light Up Marion Oaks: A Bright Event for a Small Community (SLIDESHOW)

The Marion Oaks Community Center illuminated the area in vibrant lights at Light Up Marion Oaks for a festive season.

A man dressed as a Seminole plays flute on a bench in front of a garden.
Entertainment
5 months ago
Festival at Fort King: The History of the Seminole War

The Fort King National Historic Landmark was host to Festival at Fort King where visitors could learn about the Seminole Wars and the fort’s significance.

Miles Teller (right) and Ryan Downs (left) sit on black chairs in front of a sign that says "Miles Teller Theatre" for a Q&A session at a special assembly on Dec 5, 2025
Features
5 months ago
The Miles Teller Theatre: Lecanto High School Celebrates a Panther Returning Home

Renowned actor and proud Lecanto High School alumnus, Miles Teller, returns home to celebrate the dedication of the Miles Teller Theatre.

A white gazebo with a green-gray roof is decorated with a white wreath, garlands covered in Christmas bulbs and white icicle lights strung from the edges. In the foreground is a graphic with white and green text that reads, "Christmas Parades | Holiday Celebrations | ASL Santa Greeting. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
5 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: December Kicks off with a Bazaar, Boat Parade and More Holiday Fun

The first week of December is packed with family-friendly and free events for a festive start to the season.

Outdoor seating at Le Macaron French Pastries in Gainesville, with pink umbrellas and a 352 Eats sign near the entrance.
Food & Drink
5 months ago
352Eats: Le Macaron Brightens Gainesville Treat Scene with French-Style Sweets

Le Macaron French Pastries at Celebration Pointe brings a taste of Paris to Gainesville with colorful macarons, classic French treats and a bright, inviting café atmosphere.

A beige storefront has white overhangs with gray tops. The storefront has Christmas decorations and a white sign above it that reads, "Agapanthus."
Holiday Guide
5 months ago
Shop Local for Early Christmas Gifts This Year at Shops and Markets like These

As stores begin prepping for the holidays, locals can get their holiday fix at these Ocala area locations perfect for Christmas gift shopping.

A white logo on a glass door has a fountain in the center with words in a circle around it reading, "Midtown Station Ocala."
Food & Drink
5 months ago
Midtown Station: Ocala’s One-Stop Dining Spot

Midtown Station Ocala opened their doors just over a year ago, offering a unique dining experience and lasting impressions.

A Christmas train decoration carrying tree and gift decorations stands in a large plaza with other Christmas decorations in the background. In the foreground is a graphic with a green border that reads, "Winter Wonderland | Holiday Train | Tree Lighting | Movie Night. WEEKEND TOP PICKS. Events Coming this Weekend."
Entertainment
5 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Christmas Concerts, Holiday Movies and Lights, Lights, Lights

This weekend is full of seasonal festivities with holiday light shows, a Christmas concert, a tree lighting ceremony and more.

A warm holiday scene with a steaming simmer pot filled with sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks, and star anise on a wooden surface, surrounded by spices, a lit tealight candle, and a ladle, with a banner reading “A Fresh Twist of Holiday Warmth.”
Holiday Guide
5 months ago
A Little Piece of Sunshine: Why Citrus Still Finds a Place at the Holiday Table

A longstanding holiday tradition, fresh citrus continues to brighten Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations with its historic symbolism, seasonal flavor and simple, nostalgic charm.

Street-level view of the exterior of a modern grey building under construction, surrounded by fencing.
Food & Drink
5 months ago
The Forge Set to Open in Winter, Revitalizing Ocala’s Former WMOP Building

Ocala’s Midtown District will welcome The Forge this winter, a nearly three-acre dining and entertainment campus transforming the historic WMOP building into a multi-venue hub featuring restaurants, bars, a brewery and year-round community events.

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