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,...
Apr 12, 2023 | Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Events
There are nearly 3000 state and local members of the national US Chamber of Commerce, along with over 800 business associations that represent over 3 million businesses. Depending on the area, Chambers run the gamut from small, one or two-person operations to big...
Mar 30, 2023 | Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Events
It was always a dream for Trinity Catholic High School to have a dedicated fine and performing arts center on its campus. The faith-based, co-ed college preparatory school is meticulously rigorous academically, offering dual enrollments, advanced placement and honors...
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...
Oct 26, 2022 | All, Community Spotlight, Equestrian
Drill Team Offers One-of-a-Kind Riding Opportunity by Cynthia McFarland Ask a dozen horse owners why they ride, and you’ll likely come away with as many different answers. The enduring partnership between horse and rider remains a common passion. Throughout the many...
Apr 29, 2022 | Community Spotlight
There’s a saying that the Universe doesn’t throw anything at us that we can’t handle or overcome, even if at the time it doesn’t feel that way. But often the most heroic and selfless acts come from experiences of devastating adversity. McKenzie’s Moment was borne out...
