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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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Entertainment
2 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Artistry, Food and Festivals April 3-5

Celebrate this weekend with food, festivals and Easter activities.

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Sports
2 months ago
Lake County Hosts Annual Kids’ Fishing Clinic April 11

The first 50 participants will have the opportunity to take home a free fishing pole and tacklebox.

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Spring Guide
3 months ago
Spring Finds its Sparkle at the Spring Craft Fair

The Ocala Spring Craft Fair offers a weekend full of local artisans, specialty foods and a family-friendly outing atmosphere.

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Community
3 months ago
Liberty Lives Here as Marion County Day 2026 Kicks Off the America 250 Celebration

Marion County Day 2026 was the kickoff celebration for America 250 Liberty Lives Here at the Mcpherson Governmental Campus.

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Spring Guide
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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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Native Advertising
3 months 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
3 months 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.