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Ocala Lifestyle Blog
- Spring Housing Market – Prepare To Competeby Andrew Kruglanski on March 18, 2023 at 8:10 pm
The Ocala spring housing market is upon us. Of course, once upon a time, we lived in a dream real estate market. Homes were appreciating quickly, jobs were plentiful and both inflation and interest rates were at record lows. In short, the economy was thriving and homeowners were building wealth at an unsustainable pace. But … Spring Housing Market – Prepare To Compete Read More » The post Spring Housing Market – Prepare To Compete appeared first on Ocala Home Guide Realty.
- Ocala Real Estate Surging – Nationally, Mansion Sales Plummetingby Andrew Kruglanski on March 12, 2023 at 10:37 pm
The Ocala real estate market is surging. Actually, that statement speaks more to the future and the immediate past than to today. But there is no doubt in my mind that the future of our real estate market is exceptionally bright. Fortunately, people like Larry Roberts are betting with me. Mr. Roberts is the logistics … Ocala Real Estate Surging – Nationally, Mansion Sales Plummeting Read More » The post Ocala Real Estate Surging – Nationally, Mansion Sales Plummeting appeared first on Ocala Home Guide Realty.
- An Ocala Open House: Whom Does It Benefit?by Andrew Kruglanski on March 5, 2023 at 8:42 pm
Does holding an Ocala open house have value? Imagine this scenario: Since you decided to sell your home, you have quickly become inundated with advice. To be sure, family, friends and neighbors all want to have their input. Your favorite aunt says, “make sure your Realtor holds an open house every weekend!” But the banker … An Ocala Open House: Whom Does It Benefit? Read More » The post An Ocala Open House: Whom Does It Benefit? appeared first on Ocala Home Guide Realty.
- Sell My Ocala House Now?by Andrew Kruglanski on February 25, 2023 at 8:38 pm
So you feel like it’s time to move. But you keep asking yourself, should I sell my Ocala house now? After all, there is so much family history in your home. There are so many memories packed within its four walls, not to mention all of your stuff. Here are a few thoughts you may … Sell My Ocala House Now? Read More » The post Sell My Ocala House Now? appeared first on Ocala Home Guide Realty.
- Ocala Real Estate Investment Forecast: Update 02/2023by Andrew Kruglanski on February 19, 2023 at 7:51 pm
Our Ocala real estate investment forecast points to this area being at the vortex of a perfect storm. The economic forces generated by the amazing efforts of our Chamber & Economic Partnership and the opening of the World Equestrian Center create extraordinary opportunities for real estate investors. We have reported on the effects of these … Ocala Real Estate Investment Forecast: Update 02/2023 Read More » The post Ocala Real Estate Investment Forecast: Update 02/2023 appeared first on Ocala Home Guide Realty.
- Ocala Home Decor: 6 Trends To Watch in 2023by Andrew Kruglanski on February 4, 2023 at 7:53 pm
Over the past few years the focus of Ocala home decor has changed. Many of us have spent more time than usual in our “castles”. Therefore, we have learned to appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable. As a result, many of us have adapted our dwellings to our needs … Ocala Home Decor: 6 Trends To Watch in 2023 Read More » The post Ocala Home Decor: 6 Trends To Watch in 2023 appeared first on Ocala Home Guide Realty.
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Today’s National & Global News
- U.S. and Canada reach a deal to close a popular but unofficial border crossingby Joel Rose on March 24, 2023 at 4:33 pm
President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are set to announce a deal that would allow both countries to turn away more migrants at unofficial border crossings.
- Traveling overseas this summer? There’s huge demand for passports, so get yours ASAPby Kaitlyn Radde on March 24, 2023 at 3:33 pm
Passports are in “unprecedented demand,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. In 2022, the State Department issued a record 22 million passports — and 2023 is on track to break that record.
- India opposition leader loses his Parliament seat after being convicted of defamationby The Associated Press on March 24, 2023 at 2:55 pm
Key Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the lawmaking body after a defamation conviction over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surname.
- A giant trapdoor spider was discovered in Australiaby Kaitlyn Radde on March 24, 2023 at 1:31 pm
The spider lives in open woodland habitats, building burrows in Central Queensland’s black soils. Much of its habitat has been lost to land clearing, meaning it’s likely an endangered species.
- King Charles III postpones a trip to France as strikes and protest hobble the countryby The Associated Press on March 24, 2023 at 12:58 pm
Workers already refused to roll out the red carpet for the British monarch’s arrival, originally scheduled for Sunday. The French are protesting a decision to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62.
- U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria after suspected Iranian drone kills a U.S. workerby Emily Olson on March 24, 2023 at 11:31 am
A drone strike killed one U.S. contractor, injured five American service members and wounded one other contractor in Syria on Thursday, the Pentagon said.
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Business & The Ocala Economy
- Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training to celebrate first year in Ocala with open houseby Staff Report on March 16, 2023 at 10:20 pm
Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training is inviting the community to attend an open house on Sunday, April 2, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., in celebration of the facility’s first year in Ocala. Read more: Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training to celebrate first year in Ocala with open house
- Two Ocala Dollar General stores facing $710,000 fine for safety violationsby Daniel Tozzi on March 15, 2023 at 6:55 pm
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a fine of over $710,000 for two Dollar General stores in Ocala that are accused of committing multiple workplace safety violations. Read more: Two Ocala Dollar General stores facing $710,000 fine for safety violations
- Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series accepting vendor applications through March 16by Staff Report on March 14, 2023 at 3:45 pm
The City of Ocala is looking for local nonprofit, artisan, and craft vendors that would like to participate in the upcoming 2023 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series. Read more: Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series accepting vendor applications through March 16
- Region’s post-holiday unemployment rate slightly increases to 3.3%by Staff Report on March 14, 2023 at 2:37 pm
The unemployment rate in the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion region was 3.3% in January 2023, which is 0.4 percentage points higher than December 2022 and 1.3 percentage points lower than the region’s rate from a year ago. Read more: Region’s post-holiday unemployment rate slightly increases to 3.3%
- Explosion at Japanese steakhouse in Ocala sends two people to hospitalby Staff Report on March 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm
Two people were hospitalized on Thursday evening after suffering burns in an explosion at a Japanese steakhouse in Ocala. Read more: Explosion at Japanese steakhouse in Ocala sends two people to hospital
- Chipotle opens second Ocala locationby Staff Report on March 6, 2023 at 10:48 pm
Chipotle Mexican Grill has a new location in Ocala. Read more: Chipotle opens second Ocala location
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Ocala News To Make You Smile
- Good Samaritan finds valuable piece of equipment, returns it to Ocala Fire Rescueby Ocala Post on January 28, 2021 at 6:26 pm
Ocala , Florida — Last Sunday, a Good Samaritan, Barry Wilson, was on his daily bike ride through Ocala when he road up on a yellow Pelican 1300 case lying on the edge of the road at the corner of SE Watula Ave and Silver Springs Blvd. Wilson picked up the case and later took The post Good Samaritan finds valuable piece of equipment, returns it to Ocala Fire Rescue appeared first on Ocala Post.
- Positive outcome for Ocala family following COVID-19 shutdownby Ocala Post on January 18, 2021 at 9:39 pm
The shutdown due to COVID-19 was not bad news for everyone. Philip Hurst, of Ocala, spent most of his work career in sales and restaurant management. In March, when the pandemic hit, he was left with no income and he had no idea what he and his family were going to do. Instead of feeling The post Positive outcome for Ocala family following COVID-19 shutdown appeared first on Ocala Post.
- Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby Box unveiledby Ocala Post on December 17, 2020 at 1:10 am
Ocala – Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) hosted an unveiling ceremony for Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby Box (SHBB) at the MLK First Responder Campus, 505 NW MLK Jr. Ave., on December 15. A small number of guests gathered outside of OFR’s Station #1 to witness the unveiling of the SHBB, located on the southwest corner The post Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby Box unveiled appeared first on Ocala Post.
- Five years later and against all odds: Woman attained her dream following serious motorcycle crashby Byron Durning on December 16, 2020 at 9:28 pm
Ocala, Florida — On Sunday, September 20, 2015, the sun was just going down when John Chiguina, and his then-girlfriend, Jennifer “Shelley” Turner, decided to go for a ride on Chiguina’s black 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle. Little did the couple know that their lives would change shortly after they began their joy ride. Ocala police The post Five years later and against all odds: Woman attained her dream following serious motorcycle crash appeared first on Ocala Post.
- She thought it was just a Halloween photo shoot, it was much moreby Ocala Post on October 27, 2020 at 10:15 pm
A Canyon, Texas, man, Joseph Reynero, who dressed up as cinema’s most notorious Halloween night serial killer, Michael Myers, lined up a Halloween photo shoot with his girlfriend, Hannah Gabrielle, and she had no idea what he had planned for her. The couple, who love Halloween, posed for several photos before Reynero got down on The post She thought it was just a Halloween photo shoot, it was much more appeared first on Ocala Post.
- Video that will make you smile: Children test their speed using sheriff’s portable speed detectorby Ocala Post on October 9, 2020 at 5:27 pm
Two things you typically don’t see today — a mullet and kids outside playing having a great time. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office recently placed a portable speed detector in a neighborhood and unlikely “suspects” decided to test it out. In all honestly, the sheriff’s office said the detector was placed in the neighborhood all The post Video that will make you smile: Children test their speed using sheriff’s portable speed detector appeared first on Ocala Post.
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Local Sports
- Archery Tag event heads to Mary Sue Rich Community Center this weekendby Staff Report on March 16, 2023 at 4:55 pm
A fun and competitive event combining dodgeball, capture the flag, and archery is heading to the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place this weekend. Read more: Archery Tag event heads to Mary Sue Rich Community Center this weekend
- Ocala Adult Basketball League tips off next month at Mary Sue Rich Community Centerby Staff Report on March 10, 2023 at 6:55 pm
The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department’s Adult Basketball League will return next month for its spring season, and registration is open for individuals and established teams. Read more: Ocala Adult Basketball League tips off next month at Mary Sue Rich Community Center
- ‘Teen Hoopz’ basketball league tips off this week in Ocala, registration still openby Staff Report on February 27, 2023 at 10:36 pm
A fun and competitive basketball league for local teenagers is tipping off this week at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, and there is still time to sign up. Read more: ‘Teen Hoopz’ basketball league tips off this week in Ocala, registration still open
- Ocala speed skater and Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson now has a bobbleheadby Daniel Tozzi on February 27, 2023 at 4:55 pm
Ocala speed skater and Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson now has her own bobblehead. Read more: Ocala speed skater and Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson now has a bobblehead
- Mobile home donated to Belleview Sportsplex for onsite securityby Staff Report on February 18, 2023 at 4:55 pm
The Friends of Marion County Parks and Recreation Foundation, Inc. recently donated a mobile home to provide onsite security at the Belleview Sportsplex, which is located at 6501 SE 107th Street in Belleview. Read more: Mobile home donated to Belleview Sportsplex for onsite security
- Youth Nerf competition coming to Mary Sue Rich Community Centerby Staff Report on February 17, 2023 at 7:07 pm
Marion County’s younger residents will be able to put their Nerf skills to the test during an upcoming event at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place. Read more: Youth Nerf competition coming to Mary Sue Rich Community Center
