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 […]
Joshua Jacobs
Joshua Jacobs Joshua Jacobs is the Art Director of the Marion Mosaic. A graphic designer and award-winning photographer with over 13 years of experience, he brings a sharp eye and creative energy to every page. Outside the magazine, he channels his artistry as a singer-songwriter with his band, Feverdreams.
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: October, 2025 -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 […]
Artist Seen: October 2025 – David Kellner
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 […]
The Great Outdoors
STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS The Great Outdoors Now that the weather is cooling down, Ocala comes alive with an array of outdoor experiences that are perfect for enjoying the crisp, comfortable air. From high-flying thrills to peaceful woodland trails, the city offers activities that showcase the region’s natural beauty and adventurous spirit. Whether […]
Jessi Miller
Jessi Miller Publisher/Creative + Editorial Director for The Marion Mosaic Founder of GO52.events Owner + Creative Director of Little Black Mask Media Fine Artist + Peace Crusader Photoshop was founded just before Jessi started at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale for her degree in Advertising Design, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Jessi is an […]
Brad Rogers
Brad Rogers For 30 years Contributing Editor Brad Rogers has been writing and chronicling the people, places and events that have shaped Ocala and Marion County in the 21st century. After a 45-year career as a newspaper reporter and editor, he now is continuing to write about the issues and individuals who make Ocala a […]
Jackie Prince
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Dr. Manal Fakhoury
Dr. Manal Fakhoury Dr. Manal Fakhoury is a distinguished community leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose life’s work is rooted in service, leadership development, and the pursuit of justice. She is the President and CEO of Fakhoury Leadership International, where she brings decades of expertise in strategy, organizational growth, and fundraising to empower individuals and organizations […]
Laurie Zink
Laurie Zink Laurie is a creative, results driven professional with entrepreneurial vision, who has over thirty years of experience greatly impacting growth and performance in both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. Originally from Colorado and arriving in Florida from North Carolina and Brazil, she landed in Ocala due to her work in the equine industry. Due […]
Angie Lewis
Angie Lewis Angie is an accomplished leader and a proud Alumna of Southern Illinois University. In her professional career, she has achieved recognition as an Ambassador Travel Qualifier and a member of the Presidents Club in Auto & Multi-Line. Beyond her professional success, Angie is deeply committed to community service, currently serving as President of […]
Cynthia Wilson-Graham
Cynthia Wilson-Graham My name is Cynthia Wilson Graham, founder and owner of Helping Hands Photography & Design Publishing, LLC (HHP), a business I established over two decades ago with a mission to capture the lives of senior citizens in the comfort of their own environments. Today, I work as a freelance photojournalist and proudly serve […]
Jessica McCune
Jessica McCune Combining the power of art into health care and healing have been the driving force of my career. Allowing moments of ‘stillness’ and creativity opens up the well of wisdom and hope that lives in our unconscious minds. I suffer from the disease of wanting to do more in a day, than is […]
Margaret Spontak
Margaret Spontak Margaret Hankinson Spontak is an experienced organizational leader and strategic planning consultant. She is president and CEO of the Great Florida Riverway Trust, Inc., a political non-profit organization advocating for reconnection of the Ocklawaha and St. Johns Rivers and historic Silver Springs. She also has a private consulting practice focused on strategic planning […]
Barbara Fitos
Barbara Fitos Former County Commissioner, retired banking executive in Human Resources, founding Executive Director/Community Foundation Marion County, Barbara Fitos is a 45+ year resident of Ocala Marion County and the Mother of one son, attorney Joseph Fitos, and Grandmother of four. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate/ Douglass College/Rutgers University – BA/American Studies with […]
Dr. Leslie Hammond
Dr. Leslie Hammond Leslie Hammond, Ph.D., possesses decades of experience as an Art Appraiser, Art Historian, Archaeologist, and Museum Professional. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Ohio State University, a Masters in Classical Archaeology from Indiana University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri in Art History and Archaeology, and a […]
Lisa Irwin
Lisa Irwin Lisa Ann Irwin is the President and founder of The LILAC Foundation, a private foundation rooted in creativity, community, and forward-thinking philanthropy. With a background in the arts, nonprofit leadership, and serial entrepreneurship, Lisa brings both heart and hustle to everything she touches. She’s launched multiple businesses, including the iconic ArtCastle/NOMA Gallery project […]