Apr 27, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
The Fourth Horse Fever Herd:Introduced by Marion Cultural Alliance Article Written by Cynthia McFarland If you’ve spent any time in Ocala, you’ve seen the colorful life-size horse statues bearing unique artistic designs. These fanciful creations–no...
Mar 16, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
Tom Ventura:From Fan to Industry Influencer Article Written by and photos of Tom provided by Cynthia McFarland In the world of Thoroughbred racing, it is through public auction that many horses are launched into their careers. With only a handful of sales companies...
Aug 2, 2020 | 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,...
Apr 23, 2020 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
Times may be tough and uncertain for businesses in Marion County, but the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership is striving every day to ensure our local economy not only stays afloat, but thrives during and after the COVID pandemic. As a leading...
Apr 12, 2020 | All, Community Spotlight
Growing up on on a Missouri farm in a log cabin, surrounded by animals, its no surprise that Tammy Gantt learned to love horses from a young age. What surprised her parents was the then-12-year old’s insatiable love of the racetrack, which they at first indulged only...
Feb 11, 2020 | 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...
