The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is part club and part service organization, partnering with On Top of the World and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to help keep residents safe. CERT is a nationwide program. Members receive five weeks of training in emergency response procedures, damage assessment, and first aid through MCSO. Staff […]
Sunday, Sept. 22, marked the beginning of a new season, autumn. Yes, we have seasons in Florida, perhaps not as distinct in character as those states to our north, but seasons nonetheless. Autumn in On Top of the World brings cooler evenings, shorter days and longer nights, a spattering of changing colors on some trees […]
Our military veterans were remembered and honored in two ceremonies on Veterans Day. After the morning flag ceremony at the Veterans Park, the main ceremony was held at the Recreation Center. […]
The Colen Built Development team, once again, demonstrated their commitment to community support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Helene struck the Gulf Coast area of Florida on Thursday, Sept. 26, as a powerful Category 3 storm, leaving numerous communities in our local area without power. […]
This year, twelve of these beloved pets are stepping—or flying—into the spotlight for a heartwarming cause. […]