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Ocala Lifestyle Blog
- 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 […]
- Amazing Ocala Spa Bathroom – 10 Design Suggestionsby Andrew Kruglanski on April 2, 2023 at 6:23 pm
Create the Ocala spa bathroom you dream of. Follow these tips to add value to your home by making your bathroom a luxury escape.1 Ahhh, the spa. For some of us, it’s been too long since we’ve gone to a real spa. We miss the luxury of a hot tub soak and the power of … Read more
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Local Ocala News
- Giving back = $2.95 millionby Jennifer Murty on September 19, 2024 at 1:16 am
The excitement was palpable as a large crowd watched the Give4Marion tote board during a celebration event the evening of Sept. 18 at the Reilly Arts Center. And the gasps
- Football field at Forest High School to bear name of former coachby Caroline Brauchler on September 18, 2024 at 8:36 pm
The football field at Forest High School will now be known as “Jim Simmons Field” to commemorate the former coach’s many years of service to the school. Simmons coached at Forest for 20 years, 14 of which as the head coach and athletic director. The dedication was made possible by the school’s Booster Club, after 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.
- The balancing act between protecting First & Second Amendment rights – and school safetyby Jennifer Murty on September 18, 2024 at 3:54 pm
The specter of school violence visited our community on Friday, Sept. 13 when a Dunnellon High School student was arrested on charges including threatening to conduct a mass shooting. Coming just over a week after a teen brought a military-style rifle to a high school in Georgia and killed four people, the incident has left 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 Fire Rescue to Conduct Training Burn at the Ocala International Airportby Caroline Brauchler on September 18, 2024 at 3:52 pm
(OCALA, FL.) September 18, 2024 – Ocala Fire Rescue will be conducting a training burn on Friday, September 20, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Ave. The exercise – a live fire burn – will simulate an aircraft emergency on airport grounds. The burn 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.
- Video will honor slain shooting victimby Amy Harbert on September 18, 2024 at 12:49 pm
Family members and friends gathered on Sept. 13 at Lillian Bryant Park in northwest Ocala to film a tribute video for shooting victim Benetria “Nene” Robinson on the ninth anniversary of her death. About a dozen people, including the victim’s parents, Katina and Bennie Robinson, most of whom were dressed in shirts bearing Benetria’s picture, 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.
- West Port eases past Vanguard in volleyballby Editorial on September 18, 2024 at 2:58 am
After playing each other earlier in the season, West Port and Vanguard showed vast improvement as they met for the final time on Tuesday night. West Port, which won the
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Ocala Business News
- City denies request to build manufactured home sales center in southwest Ocalaby Staff Report on September 19, 2024 at 10:55 am
The Ocala City Council denied a rezoning request from a local business that sought to build a manufactured home sales center in southwest Ocala. Read more: City denies request to build manufactured home sales center in southwest Ocala
- New home garden, farm center coming to 9-acre site in Ocalaby Jeremiah Delgado on September 18, 2024 at 11:00 am
The Ocala City Council approved a request from the owners of The Yard Stop on Tuesday to rezone a 9.1-acre site in northwest Ocala, clearing the way for a new home garden and hobby farm equipment sales facility. Read more: New home garden, farm center coming to 9-acre site in Ocala
- Club Pilates working on first location in Ocalaby Jeremiah Delgado on September 17, 2024 at 1:55 pm
An organization with over 1,000 pilates studios across the country is working on its first location in Ocala. Read more: Club Pilates working on first location in Ocala
- Owners of new RaceTrac planned near I-75, SR 40 interchange seeking final approvalby Jeremiah Delgado on September 16, 2024 at 6:25 pm
The owners of a property in west Ocala near the Interstate 75 and State Road 40 interchange will seek final approval from the city on Tuesday to build a new RaceTrac gas station at the 5.86-acre site. Read more: Owners of new RaceTrac planned near I-75, SR 40 interchange seeking final approval
- Smalls Sliders opening first Ocala location this weekby Jeremiah Delgado on September 16, 2024 at 4:55 pm
The first of two planned Smalls Sliders locations in Ocala will open later this week. Read more: Smalls Sliders opening first Ocala location this week
- New Walmart in southeast Ocala seeking key approvalby Jeremiah Delgado on September 16, 2024 at 11:08 am
A Walmart Neighborhood Market planned for an old shopping plaza in southeast Ocala is seeking a key rezoning approval this week to proceed with its revitalization of the development. Read more: New Walmart in southeast Ocala seeking key approval
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Ocala Sports News
- 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
- Ocala equestrians triumph through adversity at Olympicsby Jeremiah Delgado on July 31, 2024 at 6:55 pm
After an equestrian event rider who trains in Ocala was sidelined at the Olympics because his horse showed signs of a potential abscess, a reserve rider who also trains in Ocala delivered an inspired, emotional performance, saying it was an “honor and a dream come true” to represent her country. Read more: Ocala equestrians triumph through adversity at Olympics
- New soccer, sports training complex in southeast Ocala one step closer to wine, beer salesby Jeremiah Delgado on July 30, 2024 at 7:55 pm
A new soccer and sports training complex coming to southeast Ocala has received preliminary approval for a special permit to sell wine and beer at the facility. Read more: New soccer, sports training complex in southeast Ocala one step closer to wine, beer sales
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U.S. and World News
- Diddy’s Frantic Text To Cassie After Hotel Assault Read Aloud During Bail Appealon September 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm
- Top Russian lawmaker warns West of nuclear war over Ukraineon September 19, 2024 at 2:52 pm
- Lincoln High disrupted by brawl between student and staff member, sparking investigationon September 19, 2024 at 1:01 pm
- Wealthy People Do This One Thing That Broke People Don’t, According to Jaspreet Singhon September 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm
- 81-Year-Old Woman Sucker Punched While Walking Her Dogon September 19, 2024 at 12:36 pm
- Husband of Russia’s richest woman arrested on murder charge after office shootouton September 19, 2024 at 12:15 pm
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Good News
- Man Shocked to Discover His Pokémon Card Collection is Now Worth $5,000by Andy Corbley on September 19, 2024 at 3:30 pm
A woman was left stunned when she discovered that her husband was sitting on a small fortune thanks to his childhood Pokémon card collection. Because Madeline Brice and her husband Juan Pardo are each one year either side of 30, it means they were born bang in the middle of the emergence of Pokémon in The post Man Shocked […]
- Surfers On Board Climate Fight After Big Wave Areas Found to be Significant Carbon Storesby Andy Corbley on September 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Nearly 90 million metric tonnes of planet-warming carbon have been found surrounding surf breaks across the world, making these coastal locations essential climate allies and ideal locations for conservation efforts. The news came from a groundbreaking study by conservationists examining forests, mangroves, and marshes […]
- Instead of To-Do Lists, You Wellbeing May Be Crying Out for a ‘To-Don’t’ Listby Andy Corbley on September 19, 2024 at 11:00 am
Even with things that are generally ‘good for you,’ continually adding more of them to your schedule has diminishing returns that may actually be working to grind you down and burn you out. ABC News AU’s Emily McGrorey recently recounted a visit to her psychologist where she expressed her desire to start a morning […]
- Good News in History September 19by Good News Network on September 19, 2024 at 7:00 am
1,938 years ago today Antoninus Pious, the fourth of the Five Good Emperors of Rome, was born. Keeping in mind that ‘good’ in this case did not mean morally upright, but rather effective. But the 23 years of the Principate under Antoninus Pious were probably the most peaceful in its 400-year history, and there are The […]
- Researchers Bend DNA Strands with Light, Revealing a New Way to Study the Genomeby Andy Corbley on September 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm
With the flick of a light, researchers have found a way to rearrange life’s basic tapestry, bending DNA strands back on themselves to reveal the material nature of the genome. Scientists have long debated the physics of chromosomes—structures at the deepest interior of a cell that are made of long DNA strands tightly […]
- Van Gogh’s Painting Starry Night Is Scientifically Accurate, Says New Studyby Andy Corbley on September 18, 2024 at 3:00 pm
It’s probably fair to say that Starry Night is the second most famous painting ever made behind the Mona Lisa, but what its many admirers likely do not know is that its famous swelling skies are “alive with real-world physics.” Van Gogh’s brush strokes create an illusion of sky movement so convincing it led […]
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All Sides: Balanced News – “To make an informed decision, first learn all sides of the story!”
- Iran attempted to pass hacked Trump campaign info to Biden campaignby The Hill on September 19, 2024 at 1:15 am
The FBI and other intelligence agencies revealed Wednesday that Iran attempted to share information stolen during its hack on the Trump campaign with the Biden campaign and continues to send material to various media outlets. “Iranian malicious cyber actors in late June and early July sent unsolicited emails to individuals then associated with President Biden’s campaign that contained an excerpt taken from stolen, non-public material from former President Trump’s campaign as text…
- Justice Department files $100 million lawsuit against owner of ship that rammed into Baltimore's Key Bridgeby CBS News (Online) on September 18, 2024 at 9:47 pm
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages for the structure’s collapse, which killed six construction workers and led to massive economic losses.
- Teamsters union says it will not endorse Harris or Trump in 2024 presidential electionby CNBC on September 18, 2024 at 9:38 pm
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Wednesday announced it will not formally endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, ending months of speculation about whether the labor union would back Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris. The union’s general executive board said in a statement that its member polling showed no majority support for Harris, and no universal support for Trump.
- Teamsters won’t endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trumpby CNN Digital on September 18, 2024 at 9:36 pm
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined to endorse a presidential candidate on Wednesday after releasing internal polling that showed a majority of its members supported former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. It’s the first time in nearly three decades that the union has not endorsed a presidential candidate.
- Emhoff’s ex-wife defends Harris after Huckabee ‘childless’ attackby The Independent on September 18, 2024 at 8:34 pm
The ex-wife of Kamala Harris’s husband has yet again defended the vice president on social media after she was attacked for not having biological children. Kerstin Emhoff rushed to Harris’s defense after Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appeared to sneer at the Democratic presidential candidate for not having biological children at a town hall event in Flint, Michigan with Donald Trump on Tuesday. “My kids keep me humble,” Sanders, who also served as White House Press Secretary under…