Where in the world is Tito? Ecuador: at the Middle of the World

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TITO COMAS Ecuador: at the Middle of the World Adventures, culture, and the world’s best soups — Ecuador has lessons for us all. I truly believe traveling is education. Pro tip: travel light with a carry-on and backpack — then you can move fast, with less chance of losing your luggage. […]

Planting for a Productive Fall Vegetable Garden

Horticulture - Vegetable Garden

WRITTEN BY JEREMY RHODENUF/IFAS Extension, Marion County Urban Horticulture Agent Planting for a Productive Fall Vegetable Garden Fall is one of the best times to grow vegetables in Marion County. As the weather cools, crops like broccoli, cabbage, kale, mustard greens, collards, lettuce, carrots, radishes, and beets thrive in our region’s conditions. September through November […]

An Interview with Emily Parkman

Emily Parkman - photo by Joshua Jacobs

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 […]