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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]