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Community
1 month ago
Ocala Activist to Camp on Streets Aug. 4-7 to Raise Awareness of Unhoused

A Mother’s Love Ministries founder Raven White will sleep in Ocala encampments with only 10 items to spotlight the crisis and raise money for transitional housing.

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More Than a Meal: The Century-Long Story Behind Eaton’s Beach on Lake Weir

Discover the history of Eaton’s Beach Sandbar & Grill on Lake Weir, where nearly a century of Old Florida charm, waterfront dining, scenic views and Southern-inspired cuisine have made it one of Marion County’s most beloved restaurant destinations.

Features
1 month ago
USF Student’s Lifelong Search for Answers Culminates in Rare DADA2 Diagnosis

On the first World DADA2 Awareness Day, 23-year-old Amber Whitmer shares how childhood symptoms, severe joint pain, a cane at 19, and NIH clinical trials reshaped her life as a college student.

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Food & Drink
1 month ago
352Eats: Poke Go Offers Asian Fusion in Ocala

The restaurant adds a variety of Asian flavors and options to College Road.

Features
1 month ago
Adopting a Pet in Marion County? What to Know Before You Go

Learn the real costs, rules, and steps involved in adopting a pet from the primary shelters and rescues in Marion County.

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Food & Drink
1 month ago
Midtown Station in Ocala Welcomes Tacos and Tequila Festival | PHOTOS

Midtown Station hosted a Tacos and Tequila Festival in Ocala on Saturday.

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Back to School in the 352
2 months ago
Beyond Campus: Study Spots in the 352

From cozy coffeehouses and elegant tea rooms to quiet public libraries, these off-campus study spots across North Central Florida offer students comfortable places to focus, recharge and tackle everything from homework to group projects.

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Back to School in the 352
2 months ago
Dorm Sweet Dorm: Affordable Places to Shop for College Move-in Essentials in the 352

From thrift stores to discount furniture retailers, these local businesses across the 352 can help students furnish their dorms and apartments without stretching their budgets.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
352 EVENTS WEEKEND TOP PICKS JULY 24-26: Live Show, Pups and Vintage Market

Mutts & Motors, a variety show, an open mic for a good cause and a Build Your Own Succulent Bar topline this weekend’s North Central Florida happenings.

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Food & Drink
2 months ago
Gainesville Asian Food Festival Brings New Flavors to Depot Station

Gainesville’s Asian Food Festival started on Friday and continues Saturday and Sunday from 3-11 p.m. at Depot Park.