Apr 17, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
Throughout its decades-long history in Marion County, the Florida Horse Park has served Ocala by hosting a diverse array of equestrian shows, as well as all manner of community events and expos. This month we talked with Jason Reynolds, the Park’s Executive Director,...
Feb 11, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight
For Sara Lefils, taking on the role of Executive Director of Ocala’s Southeastern Youth Fair is a dream job. “I absolutely have a passion for kids and for education and for agriculture and I love everything about the Fair,” she tells me. “There is just no atmosphere...
Dec 17, 2020 | All, Ecological, Local Resources
During the spring and summer, Florida definitely lives up to its name as “the land of flowers”– sometimes too well. Our state’s sunny, tropical environment makes it an inviting home for plant species that aren’t native to the area and could...
Sep 15, 2020 | All, Discover Ocala, Ecological
Florida has an enormous agriculture industry that relies on many things—dedicated workers, favorable weather, and reliable transportation. However, one tiny but crucial upholder of of our agri-economy often gets overlooked: the honeybee. And as you may have heard,...
Jul 27, 2020 | All, Ecological
You don’t have to live in Florida long to realize the state is full of bugs. In spite of our best efforts they crawl into our homes, buzz around our barbecues, and invade our gardens. While many of Central Florida’s insects can be annoying at best, there are others...
