By Mykenzie HagarThe courts at On Top of the World were buzzing with excitement as players, spectators, and volunteers gathered for the second annual Battle of the Paddle Pickleball Tournament, held Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 1. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s tournament returned even bigger and more […]
By Kinley Rogers BedardParkinson’s Foundation Walk at Sholom ParkThe Ranch Fitness Center & Spa will host the Parkinson’s Moving Day Community Walk on Saturday, March 7, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Sholom Park. This event is part of the Parkinson’s Foundation National Moving Day Program, which brings communities together to celebrate movement, raise awareness, […]
By Shannon PrinceHomeowners looking for fresh ideas, expert advice, and inspiration to enhance their living spaces are invited to attend the Home Improvement Expo on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Circle Square Cultural Center. The event is free and open to the public, making it an ideal opportunity for anyone […]
By Matt HibbsHow would you like to be standing over a 10-foot putt with a chance to win $17,000? Year after year, that’s what the Ocala Open presents to up-and-coming professional golfers. From Wednesday, March 25, through Friday, March 27, Candler Hills Golf Club will host its 21st annual Ocala Open. The Ocala Open is […]
Where does an astronaut dock his spacecraft? At a parking meteor. Sunday, Nov. 2, is the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station. Its construction was a joint venture of the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe. More than 280 astronauts from various countries have been stationed there. The International Space Station orbits the Earth […]
By Charles Calhoun On Top of the World invites local communities to join us on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to commemorate Veterans Day. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was a celebration held each year to mark the armistice that ended World War I hostilities, which took effect on the “eleventh hour, of the eleventh day […]
As this beautiful, wet summer is winding down, the ramp-up for the fall and winter is moving into full gear. From the property management perspective, the push is to catch up on the last of any rain-delayed work in the community and get lawns and landscaping ready for what little winter we enjoy around here. […]
Patriotic Celebration It’s been great to get so many positive notes and comments from residents about the Fourth of July Patriotic Celebration. This was our 14th year of hosting fireworks, and I’m proud to say that they went off on time, without a hitch. Granted, the weather was not cooperative after 4 p.m., but many […]
The Vatican has been an independent state since February 11, 1929, and is known as Vatican City. The Lateran Treaty resolved the “Roman Issue” between the church and the Italian state. […]
Within India’s vibrant culinary landscape, two traditional dishes emerge as beacons of innovation, sparking dynamic discussions: butter chicken and chicken masala. […]