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The Ocala Downtown Square front entrance featuring a white gazebo with a blue-gray dome roof and an American flag standing above it, lifted on a platform and surrounded by trees on either side. The foreground includes various planters with a colorful array of flowers and small trees with short brick walls on either side and black rails leading up to the town square and gazebo.
Community
2 days ago
Ocala Main Street Introduces New Executive Director

Ocala Main Street introduces Sara Lambert as their new executive director.

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.
America 250 in the 352
2 days ago
Celebrate America 250 Through Art, Music and Culture in North Central Florida

From orchestral performances to museum exhibitions, these arts and cultural events are helping residents of North Central Florida celebrate America’s 250.

A group of men pose during an award presentation.
Community
3 days ago
Lady Lake Mayor Receives Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award

Lady Lake Mayor Ed Freeman has been recognized with the 2026 Home Rule Hero Award.

Community
3 days ago
Marion County Recognizes Waste and Recycling Workers Week

Marion County officials are encouraging residents to recognize the essential workers who help keep the community clean, safe and environmentally sustainable during Waste and Recycling Workers Week, observed June 15-20.

Closeup of Ocala Downtown Gazebo with white support beams and fencing surrounding it and leading down to the square. White triangles surround the top of the gazebo with a blue-gray dome sitting atop it and a City of Ocala circular logo placed center in the front facing triangle.
Food & Drink
3 days ago
Stella’s Modern Pantry Announces New Location After Downtown Closure

After announcing the closure of its downtown Ocala location earlier this year, Stella’s Modern Pantry has revealed plans to relocate and reopen in a new space later this year.

the historic martin theatre in wildwood florida
Community
4 days ago
Wildwood to Hold Meeting on Future of Martin Theatre

The Martin Theatre was bought by the City of Wildwood in 2024.

Trump birthday golf cart rally The Villages Florida
Local
5 days ago
Thousands Rally in The Villages on President Trump’s 80th Birthday (PHOTOS)

The block party on wheels rolled forth Sunday afternoon in The Villages to celebrate the president’s 80th birthday and Flag Day.

ocala metro chamber and economic partnership weekly buzz hosts
Business
6 days ago
Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership Receives National Award for Video Series

The Ocala Metro CEP’s Weekly Buzz video series has garnered national recognition from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Project Pawsitivity
1 week ago
Project Pawsitivity: Fill Your Heart with a Serving of Miso

This loving, energetic 10-month-old girl is available for adoption at Marion County Animal Services.

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