Hooves & Harmony
WRITTEN BY: BRAD ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS Hooves & Harmony Horses and music come together to help working equines across the globe For the second year in a row, Ocalans will have the opportunity to see some of the world’s top equestrian riders and their elegant horses dance to the beautiful sounds of the […]
One Dish: Chelsea Coffee
WRITTEN BY:KENDRA BRAZZEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS A Bite of Belonging Discovering Warmth in a Local Coffeehouse At Chelsea Coffee Company, fresh ingredients and warm hospitality create the perfect ‘third space’. Coffee shops hold a special kind of magic in a community. They’re places where time slows just enough for people to connect, or simply […]
10 Things: Local Gift Ideas for the Holidays
BY: DAVID MOORE 10 Things: Local Gift Ideas for the Holidays We’re all about the local here ar Mosaic, so naturally we wanted to offer up an awesome local holiday gift list for our December issue. Anyone can go shop online for stuff, but we wanted to offer some gift ideas and experiences that are […]
The Music Men
WRITTEN BY: BRAD ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS The Music Men “The joy is just watching people play music, learn music, enjoy music.” After a half century in downtown Ocala, the beat goes on for Parramore Music Step through the front door at 304 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in downtown Ocala and you’ll know immediately […]
10 Things: Osceola Middle School Centennial Celebration
By: David Moore
Nov. 25 issue
One Dish: Stellas Modern Pantry
WRITTEN BY:KENDRA BRAZZEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS Gather and Graze: A Charcuterie Board Sparks Conversation and Connection At Stella’s Modern Pantry, even the simplest gatherings feel like celebrations. When the charcuterie board arrives at my table, a round wooden palette full of colors and textures, it is almost too beautiful to disturb. Dramatic black wedges […]
Living in Heart Centered Gratitude
Living in Heart Centered Gratitude BY: PATRICIA WAGNER Patricia Wagner is a visionary energy healer and spiritual guide who shares divine messages received from Spirit to support humanity’s awakening. Her revelation —“Two Doors Vision” (1999), “Looking For Light” (2001), and “The Christ Chalice” (2015)—offer pathways to higher consciousness and inner peace. These teachings converge in […]
Anatomy of a Dinner Party
STORY, STYLING AND TIPS BY: ROBIN FANNON DESIGN TIPS BY DAWN LOVELL OF PARTY TIME RECIPES BY CARLEY LOVELL OF THE LOVELL TABLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS Anatomy of a Dinner Party Because the best gatherings aren’t just about food—they’re about atmosphere, connection, and a touch of intentional design Pro tips and tricks: Engage all […]
David Moore
David Moore
Ginger Cruze
Ginger Cruze
Chris Cahill
Chris Cahill Christopher R. Cahill is a Marine with a mission and a pastor with a plan. As the co-founder of WarRoomOcala.com, he helps business owners build battle-tested strategies for starting, scaling, and selling strategically. His approach blends financial precision with personal purpose—because true success means stewarding both your money and your mission. A proud […]
Mosaic Set | November, 2025
CULTURE ›› MOSAIC SET Mosaic Set: November 2025 Joshua Jacobs WRITTEN BY JOSHUA JACOBS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSI MILLER VIDEO BY PALMA PRODUCTIONS Through Feverdreams, Joshua Jacobs explores the edges of emotion, turning fleeting moments and unspoken feelings into sound. https://youtu.be/JEStcS7g9A8?si=U8GAmU_wQcCxPvd1 I’ve always chased the kind of sound that feels like a gut punch—honest, raw, and […]
Our Brand Is In Crisis
BY: BRAD ROGERS Our Brand is in Crisis College football is serious business in Florida. So, when its two largest state schools, the University of Florida and Florida State University, are not living up to what is known as “the standard” on the football field — that is, winning big and often and occasionally bringing […]
TeSha Jackson
TeSha Jackson TeShaJ of Te’ShaJ Consulting is a Public Relation, Entertainment Consultant for profit and nonprofit businesses, and organizations within the state of Florida. She has earned the title as a community public relation guru on multiple social media marketing platforms she continues to be dedicated to providing communities, agencies, companies and organizations with excellent […]
Robin Fannon
Robin Fannon Robin Fannon is a powerhouse of style, strategy, and community influence whose career blends luxury hospitality with creative media production. Currently serving as the creative director for The Scout Guide Ocala, where she drives sales and business development while also stepping in as the principal stylist. She brings that same eye to the […]
Once Upon a Chat
WRITTEN BY: R.J. JENKINS ILLUSTRATION BY: JOSHUA JACOBS Once Upon a Chat …in which a life-long lover of books—and especially, sentences—responds to ChatGPT’s answers to his questions about books—and especially, sentences The prompt:This is the first sentence of Jane Austen’s celebrated novel, Emma: “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and a […]
One Dish:Three Six Bistro
WRITTEN BY:KENDRA BRAZZEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS The Taste of Memory Savoring Life One Dish at a Time At Three Six Bistro, a plate of scallops becomes more than a meal – it becomes a reminder of why food, memory and presence are inseparable. The dish arrives under a glass cloche, filled with smoke. As […]
David Kellner is Making Sparks Fly
David Kellner isMaking Sparks Fly ARTIST SEEN PROFILE | OCT. 2025 Who or what first inspired you to create? “I like that artwork,” my wife’s friend said. “I could create something like that,” I responded. “No, you can’t.” And with that, the challenge was on …, and the rest is history. Do you plan your […]
A Queen’s Wave Goodbye
WRITTEN + PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Dave Schlenker A Queen’s Wave Goodbye It could have been 10 years ago. Maybe 20. No matter. Here’s what I remember. I was working in the Ocala Star-Banner newsroom when the receptionist downstairs — back when newspapers had a receptionist downstairs — called and said, “Larry Whitler and Robin MacBlane are […]
Maximally Mod
Maximally Mod Shot on location at Brick City Center for the Arts. Wardrobes provided by The Ocala Civic Theatre, Ocala Vintage Market, and the models. Models: Laila Fakhoury, Stephanie Giera, Lilli Hart, Ashley Justiniano and Olivia Ortiz Why blend in when you were born to pile it on? Five women in the arts lead us […]
The Unforgettable Frank Rasbury
WRITTEN BY: BRAD ROGERS Photos courtesy of CF The Unforgettable Frank Rasbury If you were lucky enough to know Frank Rasbury, you know he didn’t mince words. And while he’d talk the talk, he’d walk the walk, too. Always. Here’s an example of Rasbury’s candor and conviction. During a 2023 videotaped interview by Growing Bolder, […]
An Interview with Emily Parkman
WRITTEN BY: DR. LESLIE HAMMOND PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS An Interview with Emily Parkman Cultural Arts SupervisorGrowth ManagementCity of Ocala Horse Fever. If you were in Ocala/Marion County in 2001, you know. And even if you’re a newcomer to the area, you can’t help but notice the colorful horse sculptures throughout our community. Perhaps you […]