The weekly Artistic Crafts & Gifts Tuesday craft show at the Recreation Center Ballroom is from 9 a.m. to noon and continues through May 13. After that, we have our summer vacation until the first Tuesday in September. This will give us time to rebuild our supplies and pursue new and creative ventures. ArtisticCrafts.org will give […]
Have you ever read or watched a murder mystery and thought about how much you would enjoy playing a different person or character? In that case, we are calling all extroverts, introverts, noisy, shy, outgoing, fun-loving actors and general dogsbodies like writers, costumers, singers, dancers, psychiatrists, etc. Please attend our first club meeting on Monday, […]
The megibung banquet from Bali, Indonesia, constitutes a communal dining experience that underscores unity, community, and shared experiences. In Bali, megibung represents more than a mere meal; it is a cultural event where friends, family, and strangers congregate to share a feast, fostering connections, dismantling social barriers, and cultivating a sense of belonging through communal […]
Women of the World is a social and charitable organization. Our mission is to entertain, inform, educate, and inspire our members through our monthly meetings and to contribute to the local community by providing much-needed goods to those in need in Marion County. The 22nd annual Fashion Show was held on Wednesday, March 19, at Circle […]
Pickleball, playing cards, lounging at the pool, bike riding, jet skiing, R/C car racing, motorcycle riding, all things outdoors, and probably some activities that I’ve missed … these are activities that have occupied the free time of residents Heidi and Norm Cookson for many years. In between these activities, they have been devoting their, uh, […]
The Summit in Longleaf Ridge: The building has been dryed in and next steps are the mechanical systems of the building and exterior metal framing. As a reminder, this will be a 20,000-square-foot amenity with a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, card room, a large central pool, and a resistance pool. The estimated completion of this project is […]
On Monday, May 26, the Veterans Club will host two free Memorial Day ceremonies to remember and honor our men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. At 8 a.m., there will be a ceremonial flag raising at the Veterans Park Memorial. There will also be a […]
Imagine watching a unique, classic radio-controlled sailboat glide effortlessly across the water, its lines perfect, its sails catching the breeze. Such a vessel may not be from a box but a builder’s dedicated hands and dream that began in an ocean far away. […]
The 20th Annual Ocala Open Charity golf tournament hosted by Candler Hills Golf Club raised $90,000 for local charities Hospice of Marion County, Inc. and Interfaith Emergency Services. Mickey DeMorat of Merritt Island, Florida, claimed the victory score totaling -15 with 198 strokes.
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The first annual Battle of the Paddle Pickleball Tournament brought hundreds of players and spectators to On Top of the World Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2. The three-day tournament featured a round-robin format for men and women players ages 50 to 70-plus, with player ratings starting at 3.0 to 5.0. On Top of the World hosted the event with the help of the Top Pickleball Club, and official scoring and tournament management were provided by PickleballMAX. […]