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Spring isn’t exactly the longest season in the 352–the weather here tends to shoot from the last frost to summer conditions in short order–but it may be the best time to get outside and bask in all North Central Florida has to offer, from parks, springs, planting tips and walking gardens to Easter Egg hunts, concerts and all sorts of other goings-on. The 352Today Spring Guide is here to let you know what’s happening while the weather is (briefly) glorious. Check back often–we’ll be updating the Guide almost daily with new events and experiences!

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Spring Guide
1 month ago
Eggs-travagant Easter Fun: Top 352 Area Egg Hunts and Activities

The 352 is planning unique and traditional Easter egg traditions to help swing into spring.

Families enjoy great beer (and root beer) during the 11th Annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival at Citizen Circle in Ocala, FL on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Courtesy: Alan Youngblood/352today
Community
1 month ago
Brick City Beer and Wine Festival to Raise Funds Tastefully in Ocala April 4

The annual hometown fundraiser is now in its 12th year.

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Sports
1 month ago
Ocala Skate Park Expansion Grand Opening Features Rodney Mullen, Documentary, More

One of skateboarding’s biggest and most influential names (who happens to be from around the way!) is coming to Ocala for the festivities on Saturday.

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Spring Guide
1 month ago
352 SPRING GUIDE 2026: Upcoming Concerts

Concerts in Tampa Bay, Orlando and Jacksonville grab a lot of headlines, but there are plenty of worthwhile musical acts coming to the 352 this spring.

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1 month ago
Drink It All In: Hogtown Craft Beer Festival Returns to Gainesville March 28

Flavors and fellowship will be on tap in Gainesville this Saturday.

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Spring Guide
1 month ago
352 Residents Can Get Food Fresh from the Farm with Plenty of U-Pick Options

Springtime means fresh produce and flowers, and the area has a number of u-pick farms that offer a wide variety of options that will make your dining table and home far more palatable.

A beige wall stands in the middle of two roads on either side of it. The wall has letters that read, "Salt Springs Recreational Area. Ocala National Forest." On the outer sections of the roads are more walls leading through a forested area. Past the walls are palm trees with the roads winding down wooded paths.
Spring Guide
1 month ago
352Today Spring Guide 2026: Explore These Natural Springs in the 352

Spring Break is the perfect opportunity to explore natural springs, learn their history and partake in family friendly activities.

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Spring Guide
1 month ago
Hop to It: Easter Brunches Happening Around North Central Florida in 2026

Easter is fast approaching, and it’s time to hop over to local brunches to celebrate the occasion.

Visitors stop by the Save Our Rural Areas booth during the Marion County Farmland Preservation Festival at Stirrups and Strides on April 12.
Spring Guide
1 month ago
Citra’s Farmland Preservation Festival Emphasizes the Importance of Rural Areas in Marion County

The Farmland Preservation Festival, a Marion County spring staple, offers something for everyone.

A colored photo of a woman gardening.
Spring Guide
1 month ago
Dig Into Spring: Your Guide to Gardening in North Central Florida

Here’s a quick guide to recommended plants and gardening tips to battle the Florida heat.