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Name chosen for Ocala Park Estates neighborhood park
The park in the Ocala Park Estates neighborhood has been officially named the Ocala Park Estates Community Park after the name had been used as a placeholder until the community suggested options. The Parks & Recreation Department held a community naming competition for the park and accepted suggestions from the...
Have you seen the butterflies at this Ocala park?
Ocala officials are encouraging the public to take a visit to a local park that recently got a plant upgrade expected to draw more butterflies. The Memories of Missing Smiles, Inc. (M.O.M.S.) Park recently received a new batch of pollinator plants, according to the Ocala Recreation and Parks Department. “Come...
6 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Fun things to do this weekend and in the coming weeks in Ocala
Summer Nights Lecture Series at the Fort King National Historic Landmark. This series will be held at the landmark, 3925 E. Fort King St., Ocala. "Each week, different topics will be presented by professionals in the natural and historical resource fields," organizers say. The first lecture will be 6-8 p.m....
Disappointing decline in the special things in The Villages
Re-opening the theater would be a wise move. Entertainment at the square is so popular most days you can’t find a parking place. Hollywood isn’t making many new blockbuster movies to speak of but people in The Villages love to watch old movies, too! The people from the Sawgrass area come to Brownwood for entertainment because their area is too small and has poor choices for parking. They will not drive to Lake Sumter Landing to go to a movie, but they will gladly come to Brownwood.
Marion County launches new video series in hopes of attracting more visitors
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County hopes a new video series will attract more visitors to the area. The Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau (OMCVCB) is rolling out a series of videos on YouTube called the Marion Insider’s Guide. The videos will highlight the “hidden gems”...
Culver's turns 40 this year. It's inviting you to help celebrate
Since its beginnings in 1984 as a small-town burger and custard joint, Culver’s has grown into a beloved national brand with nearly 1,000 restaurants across 26 states. Now, as Culver’s marks its 40th anniversary, the restaurant chain is inviting guests to join in the celebration throughout July. The...
New art exhibit at Ocala rec center using pineapples for social justice
The Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place will house a special art exhibit for the next several months that seeks to bring “healing justice” through art and pineapple. “Spiky Truths, Sweet Solutions: Pineapples Allegories for Healing Justice” is now on display at the recreation center, which...
352SnapShots: New life, kickoff countdown, good deeds and more
(352today.com) – New life for old establishments, countdown to kickoff and lots of residents recognized for good work. 352today has it all in Snapshots for June 2024:. On June 14, our cameras captured Mel Fiorentino refurbishing the iconic bottle sign that once beckoned patrons into Lorito’s Italian Kitchen at 1801 E. Silver Springs Boulevard. Lorito’s shut down in 2023 after more than 50 years in business. Now new owners are bringing new life to the space with Franco’s Italian Restaurant. Renovations are finishing up and the husband/wife duo of Jill and Franco Esposito are eagerly working toward opening in about a month. The day we took these snapshots, the couple had just learned from the city the bottle sign could remain. Weeks earlier, they had been told it had to be taken down.
Villagers sign petition calling for reopening of movie theater
More than 3,500 Villagers have signed a petition calling for the reopening of the movie theater at Brownwood. Beatrice McCarthy of the nearby Alden Bungalows has been a driving force behind the online petition effort, which you can view at this link. Despite the residents’ obvious desire to reopen the...
Politicallycorrect Rallies to Win Bashford Manor
Around sales grounds, consignors and buyers are in agreement: Speed sells. Earlier this year at the Ocala Breeders' Company's March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Walmac Farm, Five Fillies Stable, and Ryan Ritt went to $195,000 for a son of Violence , who just six months earlier sold for $9,500 as a yearling.
Dimensional Drinks Celebrates Empowering Artists And Revolutionizing 3D Tumbler Creation
Dimensional Drinks Dimensional Drinks – Tumbler Sleeves for Artists Dimensional Drinks, a trailblazing company dedicated to transforming the world of 3D tumbler artistry, continues to make waves in the creative community. Our products are embraced by artists, from beginners to seasoned professionals. It’s been inspiring
Ellianos Coffee Begins Construction on Store in Ocala, Florida
Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, announced the commencement of construction for a new location in Ocala, Florida. The new store will be located at 7682 SW Hwy 200, offering Ocala residents a convenient spot to enjoy their favorite coffee beverages. Brandon Kutner, the franchisee for the Ocala...
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