Vision, Inhabited
Design: J Holland Interiors. Contractors: Ferrer Construction. Photo: Maven Photo & Video Vision, Inhabited Interior design begins with vision, but it’s shaped through collaboration. These four Ocala designers reveal spaces that embody both—and the insight that helps bring them to life. David Gadlage THIS DESIGN Both of these rooms are in the same house — […]
New School Boss
WRITTEN BY: BRAD ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS New School Boss Marion County’s new superintendent brings lived experience—and a clear vision—to help every child succeed. When Danielle Brewer says she understands what struggling students and their families go through, she isn’t just speaking as an educator with three decades of experience. No, she […]
One Battle After Another
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS One Battle After Another A Q&A with Justin Alsedek, creator and ringmaster of Battle of the Brushes, now one of Ocala’s fastest-growing and most inventive annual events. This is year five of Battle of the Brushes. When you look back at year one, what feels most different now? Year one feels […]
Cultivating Spring
WRITTEN BY: JESSI MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS. GARDEN DESIGN BY: ROBIN FANNON RESOURCE: UF/IFAS EXTENSION | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Cultivating Spring There is a sort of hush before spring takes hold — a gentle warming of soil, a lengthening of light, a promise carried on the breeze that the shivering is over. In Marion County, […]
The Evolution of Legacy
WRITTEN BY: CYNTHIA WILSON GRAHAM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS The Evolution of a Legacy From Booker T. Washington’s 1913 call to action to a modern center for education,recreation and civic pride, the Martin Luther King Jr. Complex stands as a testament to Black resilience, enterprise and community in Ocala. The grounds are now celebrated as […]
Building on the Boom
WRITTEN BY: BRAD ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS Building on the Boom New CEP chief Matt McCormick’s challenge is to help map Ocala’s economic future. For a chamber of commerce guy, getting the chance to come to work in a boomtown like Ocala/Marion County is a great opportunity. After all, our community is America’s fastest […]
Love Worth Waiting Fur
WRITTEN BY: JESSI MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA JACOBS PROFILES BY VOCAL Cupid may miss his mark sometimes, but these VOCAL residents haven’t given up. This Valentine’s Day, skip the swipe fatigue and meet matches who don’t ghost, don’t play games, and are ready for the real thing. Looking for love? These hopeful hearts have been […]