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 […]
FAFO’s Festival of Dreams
FAFO’s Festival of Dreams STORY BY BRAD ROGERS Build it and they will art. A handful of dreamers built an art show in a parking lot that has grown into a lasting Ocala tradition. Things were a little different in Ocala in 1966. The countywide population was 98,000. The community was just coming out of […]
Word: October, 2025
WORD: October, 2025 The written word is one thing. Hearing it is another. Each month we invite you to both. WRITTEN + VIDEOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS PERFORMED BY: JACKIE PRINCE https://youtu.be/zTHWlOZgGhQ
Mosaic Set | October, 2025 | Jenna Clark
Click here to learn more about local singer/songwriter Jenna Clark and her new album Deja Vu