SOCAL SCENE: Ocala Recovery Festival
Andraea Thorn, Jordan Strawn, Michael Hollander and Jessie Domdoniguez, left to right, all of Hollander Law, pose together at their booth during the Ocala Recovery Festival at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala, Fla. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2025.
The eighth annual Ocala Recovery Festival was held Sept. 13 at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala. The event included booths, recovery resources, entertainment, a kid’s zone, food, “swag” and giveaways.
The Marion County Children’s Alliance’s workgroup, CCASA (Community Council Against Substance Abuse) and Marion County Hospital District were the organizing partners. Event sponsors included SMA Healthcare, Lifestream and The Vines.
During the event, Alina Stoothoff, problem solving court manager for the 5th Judicial Circuit, was presented with the Chief Greg Graham Recovery Champion Award for her work with local drug courts.
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation for National Recovery Month and for the event, which was presented on site by Commissioner Kathy Bryant and accepted by Travis McAllister of SMA Healthcare.
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