Welcome to Our Blog & Newsletter Archive
Welcome to the Showcase Blog! Here you can find info on real estate trends, equestrian life, and even fun seasonal recipes! Our blog also keeps you up to date on local events and Showcase giveaways. Looking for something specific? Browse the categories on the sidebar to navigate directly to the subject you’re looking for.
Recent Posts
The Empty Nest | When to Downsize
The kids have moved out and started lives of their own. A retirement full of travel and leisure is on the horizon. And your house is feeling…a little bigger than it used to. When the nest is emptied, your property can go from meeting all your needs to...
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Community Spotlight | Jennifer Murty
Food, Wine, & Community Pride | Jennifer Murty Written by Brooke Gregory When I sit down to interview Jennifer Murty, I assume she is a lifelong Ocala resident. Being from Northwest Florida, where life is even slower...
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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Hobby Farm in Ocala
With the availability of affordable land, mild winters, and proximity to populous areas, small farms in Central Florida are popping up everywhere you look, from vineyards to market gardens to rolling horse pastures. If you’ve been thinking of creating your...
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Local Happenings | August Events in Ocala
Looking for a way to get out and enjoy what our community has to offer this Summer? Take a look at what events Ocala and Gainesville are are hosting, and soak up the sun during the last few days of summer vacation before the kids head back to school! ...
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Heat Resistant and Beautiful | 6 Native Florida Plants for Gardens and Landscaping
"Wherever I go in America, I like it when the land speaks its own language in its own regional accent." --Lady Bird Johnson, Wildflowers Across America (1993) Perfectly adapted to Central Florida's often overwhelming conditions, native plants can withstand...
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Selling Horse Country | Showcase Represents Iconic Padua Stables and Bridlewood Farm
Ocala prides itself on being Horse Capital of the World™: just the name is synonymous with equestrian excellence, with beautiful horses and fertile pastures. And chances are that when you think of Ocala's green rolling hills, sprawling live...
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November 2018 | Newsletter
As November draws to a close, we at Showcase Properties of Central Florida remain thankful for our customers, colleagues, friends, neighbors, and the support you've all brought us throughout the year. You are the foundation of our success, and we wouldn't be where we...
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October Newsletter | 2018
Central Florida's fall season marks the start of an all new equestrian season with beautiful weather, pumpkin spice brews and perfect weekend outings at our favorite equestrian venues. Here at Showcase we're especially excited about the upcoming Ocala Jockey Club...
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