Aug 12, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
IFAS in Action: Caitlin Bainum Caitlin Bainum is what you could conceivably call an Earth Ambassador. Her real title is UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Livestock Agent, but with the breadth and depth of work she does with area horse farms and agriculture, she has to...
May 21, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
A Cowboy’s Life: Ruben Lamb Written by Ronda Hemminger Evan Ruben Lamb isn’t just a life-long resident of our area – he’s helped create the beautiful story of a rural community now called the Horse Capital of the World™ and widely considered one of the best...
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...
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...
