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Ocala Lifestyle Blog
- Simultaneous Home Closing: Making 2 Amazing clients happy!by Andrew Kruglanski on September 19, 2024 at 9:13 pm
SIMULTANEOUS HOME CLOSING: SAME TIME BUY & SELL Navigating the buy-sell balancing act can be more than just stressful, it can be down right daunting. After all, it’s a complex situation. The challenge? Selling your home at a great great price, while securing a sweet deal on the one you will buy to […]
- Buyer Representation Agreement – Amazing ’24 Game Changerby Andrew Kruglanski on September 11, 2024 at 7:56 pm
The History Of Buyer Representation Agreements – They Weren’t Invented Yesterday! When was the buyer representation agreement first introduced? Let’s take a look back. The real estate industry has undergone significant transformations over the past several decades, particularly in how buyers interact […]
- Becoming a Real Estate Investor: 9 Steps for Successby Andrew Kruglanski on January 16, 2024 at 1:32 pm
Becoming a real estate investor is an exciting experience, and for some it may seem intimidating as well. Be sure to prepare for this new venture by following key steps. They will reduce risk and maximize the probability of success. Below, Ocala Homes Online offers a guide to successful real estate […]
- Ocala Home Styles: Exciting 2024 Forecastby Andrew Kruglanski on November 7, 2023 at 4:21 pm
The ever-evolving world of Ocala home styles is exciting indeed. 2024 is predicted to usher in a refreshing blend of bold statements and intimate, social settings. As we continue to tailor our homes to our post-pandemic lifestyles, we will see a resurgence of personal expression. Of course, this creativity […]
- The Mother’s Day Tradition: Celebrating 3 Amazing Women!by Andrew Kruglanski on May 7, 2023 at 7:12 pm
The Mother’s Day tradition offers many and varied opportunities to celebrate the amazing women in our lives. Each lady is special in her own way, and each deserves to be celebrated and shown how much she is valued. The Origins of the “Mother’s Day in Ocala” Tradition1 A story is told of a woman who […]
- Ocala Winning Offer – Competitive Price & Terms Come 1st!by Andrew Kruglanski on April 15, 2023 at 9:42 pm
To make an Ocala winning offer, you must balance price and terms carefully. Our market is evolving and many factors are interacting to make Ocala a great place to invest in real estate. Some of these are two edged swords. For example, while interest rates have stabilized, they are significantly higher than a […]
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Local Ocala News
- Ocala City Council debates CEP contract after disagreement over railroad useby Caroline Brauchler on November 20, 2024 at 7:43 pm
The Ocala City Council took issue with this year’s proposed contract with the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership, which for the past 12 years has been approved without a hitch. After the CEP, against city leaders’ wishes, backed a proposal that would increase the traffic on the railroad running through downtown, the council on Share Post To access this entire article, you must Become an Ocala Gazette Member or Subscribe to Ocala Gazette. Already a member? Click here to log in.
- U.S. Senate Pick Expected by Januaryby Caroline Brauchler on November 20, 2024 at 6:57 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis likely will select a successor to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio by the start of 2025 as Rubio prepares to serve as secretary of state in
- OPD investigates pedestrian death on SR200by Editorial on November 20, 2024 at 6:10 pm
Around 7 a.m. Nov. 20, Ocala Police Department officers responded to the 4400 block of Southwest College Road after they received a report of a person who appeared to have been hit and killed by a vehicle. Officers found a 28-year-old man deceased near a retention pond by the AT&T store. The investigation suggests the Share Post To access this entire article, you must Become an Ocala Gazette Member or Subscribe to Ocala Gazette. Already a member? Click here to log in.
- Ocala chef eliminated from “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” seriesby Editorial on November 20, 2024 at 5:07 pm
Ocala chef Yohann Le Bescond appeared in the initial episode of the Food Network’s new series “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,” which premiered on Nov. 14. According to a marketing person for the show earlier this week, “Yohann was unfortunately eliminated in the episode.” Le Bescond is the executive pastry chef at the World Equestrian Share Post To access this entire article, you must Become an Ocala Gazette Member or Subscribe to Ocala Gazette. Already a member? Click here to log in.
- Engagement center opensby Editorial on November 20, 2024 at 4:50 pm
Blessing others is a hallmark of the nonprofit Interfaith Emergency Services. On Nov. 13, to help further the numerous programs offered, officials and guests gathered to bless the agency’s new engagement center. An open house was held later that day. The 6,500-square-foot, single-story, $1.6 million facility at 108 N. Pine Ave. will provide an array Share Post To access this entire article, you must Become an Ocala Gazette Member or Subscribe to Ocala Gazette. Already a member? Click here to log in.
- Offering a way forwardby Editorial on November 20, 2024 at 3:09 pm
A former resident of CASA Marion’s recently opened domestic violence emergency shelter said the organization saved not only her life but the lives of her pre-teen son and preschool age daughter. CASA stands for “Community Action Stops Abuse.” CASA Marion is the name of the state certified domestic violence abuse services provider that opened in Share Post To access this entire article, you must Become an Ocala Gazette Member or Subscribe to Ocala Gazette. Already a member? Click here to log in.
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Ocala Business News
- Shuttered Popeyes in south Ocala gets new lifeby Staff Report on November 19, 2024 at 7:55 pm
A Popeyes in south Ocala that was closed for several months is now open once again, with the ownership group offering free chicken and a chance to win free sandwiches for a year during the restaurant’s grand opening this week. Read more: Shuttered Popeyes in south Ocala gets new life
- Downtown Ocala lounge temporarily closed after failing health inspectionby Staff Report on November 19, 2024 at 4:45 pm
A premium lounge and bar in downtown Ocala was temporarily closed last week after an inspector cited the establishment for multiple health code violations, including the presence of dozens of rat droppings. Read more: Downtown Ocala lounge temporarily closed after failing health inspection
- New birria food truck serving Ocalaby Jeremiah Delgado on November 18, 2024 at 5:35 pm
A new, family-run food truck that serves a variety of birria dishes is hosting its grand opening in southwest Ocala this week. Read more: New birria food truck serving Ocala
- Restaurant Depot opening first Ocala location next weekby Jeremiah Delgado on November 15, 2024 at 12:30 pm
A company that sells restaurant products at wholesale prices will open its first location in Ocala next week. Read more: Restaurant Depot opening first Ocala location next week
- Ocala food truck park in jeopardy as owners seek special permitby Jeremiah Delgado on November 14, 2024 at 2:33 pm
A food truck park that has been operating in south Ocala since March may be denied a special permit to continue operating in its current form, with county officials seeking more permanent upgrades to the parcel and the property owner seeking to temporarily maintain the food truck operations for up to three years while developing an adjacent parcel. Read more: Ocala food truck park in jeopardy as owners seek special permit
- Career fair for Marion County gov’t jobs at local library this weekendby Ocala Events on November 13, 2024 at 8:25 pm
A local library will host a career fair this weekend with onsite interviews for several jobs within the Marion County government. Read more: Career fair for Marion County gov’t jobs at local library this weekend
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Ocala Sports News
- Ocala’s Brittany Bowe wins gold on international stageby Jeremiah Delgado on November 19, 2024 at 1:30 pm
A multi-time world champion and Olympic medalist from Ocala added another gold medal to her collection this past weekend, winning an ice speed skating race in Japan at a distance for which she owns the world record. Read more: Ocala’s Brittany Bowe wins gold on international stage
- Ocala’s Erin Jackson kicks off speed skating season with gold medalby Jeremiah Delgado on November 17, 2024 at 2:55 pm
The fastest female ice skater in the world just did what she does best and claimed gold at the first race of the international speed skating season in Japan on Saturday. Read more: Ocala’s Erin Jackson kicks off speed skating season with gold medal
- Battle of the Paddles Pickleball Tournament at Ocala rec centerby Ocala Events on September 7, 2024 at 5:55 pm
There is still time to register for an upcoming pickleball tournament for intermediate, mixed-double players that will be held at a local recreation center. Read more: Battle of the Paddles Pickleball Tournament at Ocala rec center
- New golf superstore in southwest Ocala under build outby Jeremiah Delgado on September 1, 2024 at 10:55 am
A golf retail chain with over 100 locations across the United States is currently working on its first establishment in Ocala. Read more: New golf superstore in southwest Ocala under build out
- Men’s basketball league returning to Ocala rec centerby Ocala Events on August 27, 2024 at 6:25 pm
There is still time for players and established teams to sign up for the Ocala Recreation and Parks Department’s basketball league for adults, which returns next week. Read more: Men’s basketball league returning to Ocala rec center
- New sports training complex planned for SE Ocala approved for wine, beer salesby Jeremiah Delgado on August 26, 2024 at 7:55 pm
A new sports training facility coming to southeast Ocala received approval last week to sell beer and wine at the snack bar within the planned complex, which will feature synthetic fields, a weight room, meeting space, and locker rooms. Read more: New sports training complex planned for SE Ocala approved for wine, beer sales
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U.S. and World News
- North Carolina GOP lawmakers vote to strip incoming Democratic leaders’ powerson November 21, 2024 at 4:41 am
- Flour millers face supply crunch as wheat farmers tighten grip on stockson November 21, 2024 at 3:57 am
- Zelenskiy says Crimea can only be restored to Ukraine through diplomacyon November 21, 2024 at 2:28 am
- The FBI arrested a man who’s been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchangeon November 21, 2024 at 1:09 am
- Texas anesthesiologist sentenced to 190 years in federal prison for tampering with IV bagson November 21, 2024 at 1:07 am
- Watch A Ukrainian Uncrewed Aerial Mothership Launch Kamikaze Droneson November 21, 2024 at 1:04 am
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Good News
- New Low-Carbon Concrete Outperforms Today’s Highway Material While Cutting Costs in Minnesotaby Andy Corbley on November 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm
A private-public partnership has paved a section of Minnesota road with an experimental low-carbon concrete mixture that resulted in greater strength and lesser cement use, saving money and carbon. Concrete and its most important ingredient, cement, is one of the most carbon-intensive industries on Earth because it’s used […]
- United Pilot Orders 30 Pizzas to Feed Passengers After Emergency Landing for Medical Careby Andy Corbley on November 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm
A United Airlines pilot has become a social media sensation after personally overseeing the order and distribution of 30 pizzas to 155 passengers on his flight. Now monikered the “Pizza Pilot,” Scott Wardle says that after 30 years of piloting for the Air Force and as a civilian, he knows what it feels like to The post […]
- 8-Year-old Heart Transplant Patient Craved Pickles so Hospital Chef Taught Her How to Make Themby Andy Corbley on November 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm
An 8-year-old girl awaiting a heart transplant had the time of her life when a hospital affiliate came and taught her how to make her favorite food. But that didn’t involve sprinkling cheese over a pizza or smearing icing on cupcakes—it involved dipping vegetables in herbs and brine: pickling. Emerson Bayse, a transplant […]
- Son Surprises Dad with Dream Car He Gave up for Diaper Money 41 Years Agoby Andy Corbley on November 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm
From Texas comes the beautiful story of love and appreciation between a father and son, and of a man who gave up his dream car to be a dad. It was Earl Guyness 65th birthday, and he unexpectedly found himself on a car lot being spoken to by a magician. Suddenly, his son held up The post Son Surprises Dad with Dream Car He […]
- Good News in History, November 20by Good News Network on November 20, 2024 at 8:00 am
66 years Jim and Jane Henson established Muppets Inc. The company has produced many successful television series, including The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and Bear in the Big Blue House; as well, the company designed the Muppet characters for Sesame Street. Their beloved characters like Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Ms. […]
- These Tiny Snails Are Breeding in the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years in French Polynesiaby Andy Corbley on November 19, 2024 at 6:19 pm
A global conservation effort to reintroduce a tiny snail to the wild is celebrating a momentous milestone, as for the first time in 40 years, conservationists have found adult members of the species born in the wild. This means the precious mollusks called Partula tohiveana have successfully established themselves in French […]
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All Sides: Balanced News – “To make an informed decision, first learn all sides of the story!”
- House Ethics Committee doesn’t release Gaetz report after two-hour closed door meetingby Washington Examiner on November 21, 2024 at 1:37 am
The House Ethics Committee did not come to an agreement about whether to release its report detailing the yearslong investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) said Wednesday after the committee met for a closed-door session. The committee adjourned after two hours of meeting, with lawmakers emerging from the closed-door meeting declining to comment. However, no decision was made on whether to publish, according to the chairman.
- Gaetz courts senators as House ethics panel deadlocksby The Hill on November 21, 2024 at 12:43 am
The House Ethics Committee deadlocked Wednesday afternoon on releasing a report from its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick to be attorney general, deciding against releasing the results of an investigation after a party-line vote. A swarm of reporters waited outside an Ethics Committee meeting for more than two hours before Chairman Michael Guest (R-Miss.) emerged to announce there was no agreement by…
- Democrats try to force a vote to release Matt Gaetz report as House Ethics panel has 'no agreement'by NBC News Digital on November 21, 2024 at 12:43 am
Members of the House Ethics Committee met behind closed doors Wednesday but did not reach an agreement on whether to publicly release a report detailing their sweeping investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Several Republicans and Democrats in the Senate have said they want to review the House report on the yearslong investigation into Gaetz, R-Fla., before a Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for him next…
- Southern African bloc extends troop deployment in Congo by a yearby Reuters on November 20, 2024 at 11:49 pm
HARARE, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Southern Africa’s regional bloc on Wednesday extended by a year its troop deployment in Democratic Republic of Congo, where it is helping the government fight rebel groups. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) deployed the mission in Congo, a major producer of metals like cobalt and copper, in December 2023 with a one-year mandate. A communique issued after regional leaders met in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare expressed concern at the security and…
- Portland to pay largest-ever settlement in suit over excessive police forceby Axios on November 20, 2024 at 11:49 pm
The Portland City Council authorized a $400,000 payout Wednesday to settle a lawsuit from a disabled protester who accused Portland Police Bureau officers of using excessive force against him during racial justice protests in 2020. Why it matters: The settlement is the largest single payout by the city tied to the 2020 protest lawsuits and highlights the growing financial and legal consequences regarding police misconduct. Context: Dustin Ferreira, who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta and…