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A Thanksgiving table filled with budget-friendly holiday foods, including a roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, cranberries, pie, pumpkins and apples, with a large white plate in the center displaying the text “Thanksgiving on a Budget.”
Holiday Guide
6 months ago
So You Waited ’til the Last Minute: Low-Budget Ways to Pull Off a Thanksgiving Meal

Even if you’re short on time or ingredients, a budget-friendly Thanksgiving meal can come together quickly with ready-made poultry, frozen sides, canned staples and simple last-minute desserts.

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Food & Drink
6 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.

Two dogs wearing soft, antler-shaped headbands sit indoors on a patterned rug, looking up attentively; one is a tan-and-white dog and the other is a larger brindle dog whose face is close to the camera.
Holiday Guide
6 months ago
Which Thanksgiving Foods Are Safe–and Which are Dangerous–for Pets

As families prepare their holiday feasts, veterinarians are urging pet owners to be cautious, noting that while a few plain Thanksgiving ingredients are safe for dogs, many popular dishes can cause serious–even life-threatening–health issues.

Food & Drink
6 months ago
352Eats: Night Owl Delivers the (Baked) Goods in Downtown Ocala

New bakery concept Night Owl is serving up artisanal bread in downtown Ocala, along with coffee, sandwiches and a cool, welcoming vibe.

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Holiday Guide
6 months ago
Festive Flavors: Easy Holiday Recipes to Elevate the Table

Enjoy these quick and easy recipes to add spice to your holiday menu.

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6 months ago
Why Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar Is Ocala’s Go-To Spot for Fresh, Flavor-Packed Tex-Mex

Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar brings bold flavors, fresh ingredients and a lively downtown atmosphere to Ocala—and now diners can score a $50 gift card for only $25 through NCFL Deals.

A festive Thanksgiving table filled with traditional dishes like roast turkey, green beans, pie, and drinks, overlaid with the text “Thanksgiving Dining Around the 352 – Local Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dine-In and Takeout.”
Holiday Guide
6 months ago
Ocala Area Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2025 – Where to Eat or Order Out

From homestyle feasts to buffet dining, restaurants across our area are offering dine-in and takeout Thanksgiving meals so you can enjoy the holiday without the hassle of cooking.

Holiday Guide
6 months ago
Stop and Sip this Holiday Season at Local Ocala Coffee Shops Offering Seasonal Flavors

Taste the magic of the holidays with these drinks from local coffee shops in downtown Ocala.

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Food & Drink
7 months ago
Here’s Who and What We Saw at World Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Here’s a slideshow of great photos from the Ocala Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food and Wine Festival.

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Food & Drink
7 months ago
Sip, Savor and Saddle Up: World Equestrian Center’s Ocala Food and Wine Festival

The World Equestrian Center of Ocala hosted its annual 2025 Ocala Food & Wine Festival.