Bringing the beach to Ocala
The May 16 Sand & Sun Festival will feature a sand sculpture competition and more.
Help sought in organizing senior citizen prom
The Salvation Army-Ocala Corps’ invites the community to provide support.
Former NAACP president passes away in Ocala
TiAnna Harris was involved with numerous area organizations, many of which are connected to youth.
High tea fun(d)raiser
Annual Interfaith event draws teams competing for honors while supporting local families.
IHMC Ocala evening lecture set for May 21
Dr. Theresa Currier Thomas will discuss ‘the invisible aftermath of concussion.’
Rolling for The Rock
Car show and vendor fair on May 16 will support program that helps area students.
DeSantis signs new Congressional district map
The new map makes significant changes to 21 of Florida’s 28 congressional districts.
Ocala’s Howard Mautner takes Honor Flight trip to DC
WWII veteran visited several memorials and helped lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Lotus Marion name and mission unveiled
The organization will serve as a dual certified center for sexual assault and domestic violence.
Inspire Gala highlights philanthropy and collaboration
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County event celebrated collective impact.
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS
Nonprofit awards, food outreach, new book, student scholarship
Otters and the Everglades on display
The Friends of Silver Springs State Park offer two new fine art photography exhibits.
Forward progress
The Open Arms Village transitional housing program for women is set to open by 2027.
Strong showing
Several Ocala/Marion County affiliated horses set for Kentucky Derby.
