Hold My Beer
LITTLE MAN, BIG MOUTH Hold My Beer WRITTEN BY DAVE SCHLENKER A treadmill arrives, a button flees, and middle age dares me to do something about it. We officially have become THOSE people. That is to say, we now have a treadmill. In our house. And I am pleased to say, there is no laundry […]
River Dreams
WRITTEN BY: BRAD ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JESSI MILLER AND MICHAEL WARREN River Dreams Restoring the Ocklawaha River has been an environmental debate for half a century. Now proponents argue that restoring the river also has meaningful and lasting economic promise for the region. Since the late 1960s, environmentalists have been pushing the state of Florida […]
Designing Spaces: Holiday-Proofing Your Home (Without Red and Green)
BY: KIAH MANNING Designing Spaces Holiday-Proofing Your Home (Without Red or Green) When decorating for the holidays, most people immediately reach for the familiar palette of red, green, and maybe a dash of plaid if they’re feeling adventurous. But the truth is, not every home – or every person – thrives in traditional holiday colors. […]
Where in the World is Tito: Madrid, Spain
STORY + PHOTOGRAPHY BY: TITO COMAS Where in the World is Tito: Madrid Spain Take a monthly journey as we follow along with Tito Comas’ frequent travels El Prado Museum Sorolla Museum Plaza Mayor (large historic public Square known as the heart of Madrid)… Madrid is a city bursting with energy history, art and… ‘Sobrino […]
Bookmarked: December 2025
Bookmarked: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever BY: BARBARA FITOS A beloved story that shaped a family’s holidays – and inspired a community “THE HERDMAN’S WEREABSOLUTELY THE WORSTKIDS IN THE HISTORY OFTHE WORLD.” So begins the beloved Christmas novel by children’s author Barbara Robinson. Originally published in 1972, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is the story […]
Community Cookbook: Christmas Breakfast
WRITTEN BY:CARLEY LOVELL Christmas Breakfast A Magical Christmas Morning Feeling… Christmas morning has always felt magical to me. Growing up, I remember leaping out of bed to wake my siblings, racing to our stockings, and spending hours around the tree. I also remember gathering around the table for a wonderful breakfast spread—waffles, eggs, […]
Cultivating a Winter Pollinator Refuge
WRITTEN BY JEREMY RHODENUF/IFAS Extension, Marion County Urban Horticulture Agent Cultivating a Winter Pollinator Refuge In central Florida, a garden doesn’t need to lie dormant in December. Winter is an opportune time to support native pollinators through the cooler months. Make your garden a wildlife refuge by leaving stems, seed heads, leaves, and logs intact, […]
Being Santa
WRITTEN BY: BRAD ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS Being Santa In the heart of Central Florida lives a brotherhood of Santas who are keeping the magic alive. They share the joy, laughter, and spirit that comes from embodying the great man in red. He drives a red car, dresses year ‘round in red, green and […]
Artist Seen: December, 2025 – Kaylee Bovaird
Kaylee Bovaird: Patterning Art out of Life ARTIST SEEN PROFILE | DEC. 2025 PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS Little artist backgroundBorn and raised ocala native, bartender at Mutiny, mom of two. Who or what first inspired you to create? I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to create. I think as a child and […]
The Iconic LBD
WRITTEN BY: LISA IRWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS WARDROBE PARTNERS: OCALA CLOTHING SWAP, AGAPANTHUS, KEN EMPORIO MODELS: MEGAN SAARANEN, NIKKI UPTON, ZOEE ZARILLO ON LOCATION: MAGNOLIA ART XCHANGE The Iconic Little Black Dress Just Add Imagination One little black dress goes from desk to cocktails to full-glam nights, reinvention never looked this effortless Holiday schedules […]
Animal House
LITTLE MAN, BIG MOUTH Animal House In a home ruled by a Golden Doodle and two feline overlords, one man chronicles life under the paw. WRITTEN BY DAVE SCHLENKER “Wait until he sits down. Wait. Wait. Go! You snag the paper towel, and I’ll take the utility bill. Remember, do NOT get down until he […]
Hooves & Harmony
WRITTEN BY: BRAD ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CHERI PRILL | STUNNING STEEDS 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 […]
One Dish: December, 2025 – 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
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 […]
Mosaic Set | November, 2025 | Joshua Jacobs
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 […]
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 […]