May 20, 2022 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
If you have sufficiently recovered from the rollicking surprise of Rich Strike’s completely unexpected win at the Kentucky Derby, get ready for part two. This Saturday, the Preakness Stakes charges ahead in the second jewel of the Triple Crown. The Preakness is held...
May 20, 2022 | All, Discover Ocala, Ecological, Local Resources
Our region is blessed by close proximity to Ocala National Forest only three miles east of the city of Ocala. It is the largest National Forest in Florida and the oldest one east of the Mississippi River. With the standard combination of oaks, laurels, scrub pines,...
May 4, 2022 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
On the first Saturday of May each year, all attention in the thoroughbred world turns from Central Florida’s horse country to Churchill Downs, home of the world’s most legendary (and arguably best dressed) horse race. Everyone knows the Kentucky Derby. You...
Apr 18, 2022 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Iconic Horse Farms
Shade Tree Farm : Moving into a New Chapter Written by Cynthia McFarland Ocala didn’t become Horse Capital of the World® overnight. It took the steadfast efforts of dedicated horsemen decades to establish this area as a proven site for breeding, raising and...
Mar 30, 2022 | Agent Stories, All, Discover Ocala
The team here at Showcase Properties of Central Florida are passionate advocates for both our clients and our area. The reason behind this is simple– we love where we live, and we believe in inspiring our customers to do the same. Our Agent Stories series focuses on...
Mar 30, 2022 | Discover Ocala, Events, Showcase Properties of Central Florida, Uncategorized
February is a weird month. It’s the shortest one of the year, and yet it seems to manage to pack a metric ton of activity within it while at the same time speeding by so quickly that you look around and wonder what just happened. It doesn’t seem possible that there’s...
