This celebration of Black History Month highlights local Marion County African American businesses and their impact on the community. This is a free event with light refreshments.
The commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. The zoning portion starts at 2pm. Agendas, minutes and video are available at marionfl.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
The council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ocala government agendas and minutes are available at ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
The commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Belleview government agendas, minutes and video are available at belleviewfl.org/200/Agendas-Minutes
The post’s auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Anna McCurry at (352) 895-8890.
The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is hosting this live music series, this month featuring The Lee Boys, an African American sacred steel ensemble. The series will take place monthly on a Wednesday night and will be free to attend. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Visit ocalafl.gov/sunsetsongsseries for band listings and more information.
Thursday/Friday at 7:30pm; Saturday/Sunday at 2pm - The Ocala Civic Theatre presents a pre-Valentine’s celebration of love in this musical “with a saucy wink.” Songs include “Defying Gravity” from ‘Wicked,” “Agony” from “Into the Woods” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” from “All Shook Up.” Reservations are strongly encouraged as seating is extremely limited. Tickets are […]
This musical will be on stage Feb. 8-25 with 15 performances at various times. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for ages 18 and younger. Visit ocalacivictheatre.com for more information.
The topics and locations vary for these educational and fun series; this week is all about bees. Designed for kids ages 4 and younger, these hikes enrich and educate children about the environments in our city parks. Visit ocalafl.gov/recpark for details, dates and locations.
An indoor show featuring the world’s biggest breeds of horses: Clydesdales, Belgians and Percherons, all showing off their fancy footwork and pulling beautiful carts and carriages. Tickets start at $35 and food vendors are onsite. Free parking is available around Arena 5 and Expo 2. For more information, visit grandviewworldnights.com
Fast moving barrel horses and riders race to beat the clock. See selp.marionfl.org for more information.
This outdoor festival celebrates comics and more with professional cosplayers and circus-style entertainment under the big top, along with pony rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo and costume contest. Tickets start at $20-40 and VIP packages are available; free for ages 12 and under. For more information, visit comic-fest.com
With guest artists and actors such as Justin Cook, Nicolas Roye, Sarah Wiedenheft and others, the world of anime and cosplay comes to life. With a vendor alley and lots of artsy presentations, you can enjoy anime all weekend long. General admission tickets start at $30 and VIP packages are $150. Kids under age 10 […]
This annual fundraiser for the church helps with church programs and area charities.
Vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, jewelry, baked goodies, clothes, and arts and crafts. Check out local food trucks and the occasional guest entertainer. The market recurs every Saturday. Visit ocaladowntownmarket.com for more information.
Vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, jewelry, baked goodies, clothes, and arts and crafts. Check out local food trucks and the occasional guest entertainer. The market recurs every Saturday. Visit ocaladowntownmarket.com for more information.
Marion County Animal Services holds a seminar on cat care and will have cats for adoption after the program. Check out bit.ly/3Uh2jS7 for more information.
The first step for new development projects, the committee reviews and votes on waiver requests to the Land Development Code, major site plans and subdivision plans. The committee meets weekly on Mondays. See marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for agendas and minutes.
Usually meets on the second Monday of the month. Agendas are usually posted the Thursday prior; agendas, minutes and video available from ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
Meets the second Tuesday of the month; Belleview agendas, minutes and video available at belleviewfl.org/200/Agendas-Minutes
Dunnellon agendas, minutes and video are available at dunnellon.org/government/agendas-minutes
Interfaith Emergency Services honors their 2024 Legacies of Love honorees: Wes Wheeler, Monica Bryant and the late Wayne McDonald. The fundraiser will help Marion County residents who need shelter, food and clothing. Tickets are $65. Visit iesmarion.org for more information.
Normally meets the second Wednesday of the month; Dunnellon agendas, minutes and video available at dunnellon.org/89/Agendas-Minutes
The first step for new development projects, the committee reviews and votes on waiver requests to the Land Development Code, major site plans and subdivision plans. The committee meets weekly on Mondays. See marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for agendas and minutes.
The commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Agendas, minutes and video are available at belleviewfl.org/200/Agendas-Minutes
The first step for new development projects, the committee reviews and votes on waiver requests to the Land Development Code, major site plans and subdivision plans. The committee meets weekly on Mondays. See marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for agendas and minutes.
Marion Cultural Alliance and Marion County Literacy Council have partnered together to return the popular series “10 Things You’ve Always Wanted – But Felt Too Intimidated -- to Read.” March 4th at 5:30 PM Ulysses March 5th at 9:30 AM Tender Buttons March 6th at 12 PM Dante's Inferno March 7th at 6:00 PM The […]
The first step for new development projects, the committee reviews and votes on waiver requests to the Land Development Code, major site plans and subdivision plans. The committee meets weekly on Mondays. See marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for agendas and minutes.
The commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Agendas, minutes and video are available at marionfl.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
The council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ocala government agendas and minutes are available at ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
Hampton Aquatic Center, 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and NE 14th St. and NE Eighth Ave., Ocala - The city is offering free tire disposal for private citizens (not businesses) with a limit of 10 tires per resident. This service is for residents living within the city limits, and a driver’s license listing a […]
The first step for new development projects, the committee reviews and votes on waiver requests to the Land Development Code, major site plans and subdivision plans. The committee meets weekly on Mondays. See marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for agendas and minutes.
Usually meets on the second Monday of the month. Agendas are usually posted the Thursday prior; agendas, minutes and video available from ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
Meets the second Tuesday of the month; Belleview agendas, minutes and video available at belleviewfl.org/200/Agendas-Minutes
Dunnellon agendas, minutes and video are available at dunnellon.org/government/agendas-minutes
Normally meets the second Wednesday of the month; Dunnellon agendas, minutes and video available at dunnellon.org/89/Agendas-Minutes
This renowned driving and show jumping event bring international teams of horses and drivers to splash through water hazards, navigate between cones and cover an outdoor obstacle course. There’s also a show jumping component, and this year, the youth division continues to nurture young talents. The weekend offers driving dressage classes, cross-country driving and arena […]
The Parade of Senior Services brings together more than 30 agencies to provide information about a wide range of services for senior citizens in Ocala/Marion County and surrounding areas, such as health insurance companies, long-term care facilities, services for the blind and social services offered by Marion County, like the board of elections, electric and […]
The City of Ocala in partnership with, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission, Juneteenth Celebration Committee, and Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) is excited to be working on the 2024 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series. This will be our 8th year celebrating the series. The series is sponsored in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt […]
Local authors Marian Rizzo and Mario Villella will be signing copies of their novel, “Road Trip,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Gabriel’s Christian Book & Supply, in the 40 East Shopping Center at 3506 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Inspired by a true story, this zany but heartwarming “spring break” novel […]
The first step for new development projects, the committee reviews and votes on waiver requests to the Land Development Code, major site plans and subdivision plans. The committee meets weekly on Mondays. See marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for agendas and minutes.
The council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Ocala government agendas and minutes are available at ocala.legistar.com/calendar.aspx
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