The Don Harrison Foundation 5013C Charity Presents a two-fer – 2 Golf Tournaments in one day at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club
March 25- 2 shot gun starts – 4 person scramble.
Learn more about our 5 local charities that will benefit & Sign up to: Play, donate &/or volunteer
GOTO: www.donharriosnfoundation.org
The American Association of Women (AAUW) Ocala Branch will meet at the Marion County Public Library, 2720 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room B, for their regular monthly meeting.
The speaker for this meeting will be Emmett Coyne. He will speak on Black History. Coyne has a Master’s Degree in African-American Studies from Boston University. He taught African-American Studies at St. Mary’s University, Baltimore and the University of Maryland.
All are welcome to attend this meeting and learn about Black History and the AAUW organization. For further information please call 352-237-4889.
Who’s Eligible: MCA Artist Members
Title of Exhibit: Ocala’s Backroads: Bike, Hike and Walk
Description of Exhibit: This exhibit is in conjunction with our annual fundraiser, Ride for the Arts Gran Fondo. Please submit works of art that interpret our theme accordingly. All accepted pieces for this exhibit must have been completed in the past two years; please do not bring in anything that has been exhibited prior in Marion County. Please see requirement list below, as changes have been made. Continue reading
Due to construction for the Watula Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, Phase 1, portions of Watula Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, Feb. 5 and are expected to re-open in early April 2018.
OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2018) – Due to construction for the Watula Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, Phase 1, portions of Watula Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, Feb. 5 and are expected to re-open in early April 2018. According to the City Engineer’s Office, this project will reduce flooding in the downtown area.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 5, Watula Avenue will be closed from Silver Springs Boulevard north to NE Second Street. Beginning in mid-February, SE Watula Avenue will be closed from E Silver Springs Boulevard to SE Broadway Street. Continue reading
The City of Ocala will host ‘BOBA: Beginning of Bolted Art,” a biennial sculpture reception, Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tuscawilla Art Park, 223 NE Fifth St.
OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2018) – The City of Ocala will host ‘BOBA: Beginning of Bolted Art,” a biennial sculpture reception, Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tuscawilla Art Park, 223 NE Fifth St.
Tickets holders will have the opportunity for docent tours of the ten new sculptures complete with culinary delights paired with adult specialty beverages and live entertainment featuring Ethio-American vocalist and composer, Meklit. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at www.ocalafl.org/culturalarts. Continue reading
MARION COUNTY, Florida (January 23, 2018) – Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives arrested Nathail Eugene Harrington (DOB: 02/22/1971), aka “Scooter,” after he shot a 58-year old man during a confrontation on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2018. The victim was shot in the chest by Harrington, and has since been treated and released from a local hospital.
During the investigation, detectives found that the victim drove to a residence located at the 17700th block of NW 66th Terrace in Reddick in an effort to drop off a family member at the incident location. At that time, Harrington approached the victim and threatened to shoot him. Continue reading
The City of Ocala will host a silent surplus auction Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon.
OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2018) – The City of Ocala will host a silent surplus auction Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the City of Ocala complex located at 2100 NE 30th Ave., near building 300.
Items available at this auction may include cell phones, chairs, computers, office furniture, TVs, VCRs, Panasonic Toughbook laptops or other items the City no longer has a use for. To view a complete list of available items, please visit www.ocalasurplus.com.
Those in attendance will be able to bid on all available items throughout the event until the auction closes at noon. The highest bidders, or winners, will have until 3 p.m. the day of the auction to pay for the item(s) and remove it from City property. The only accepted methods of payment will be cash or certified checks. Continue reading
Effective Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, the City of Ocala’s One-Stop Permit Center is now offering its contractor customers the ability to apply for permits, submit plans for review and pay fees directly online.
Post Date:01/17/2018 3:48 PM
OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2018) – Effective Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, the City of Ocala’s One-Stop Permit Center is now offering its contractor customers the ability to apply for permits, submit plans for review and pay fees directly online.
“With 24/7 access to the City of Ocala Growth Management Services web portal, contractors can now apply for permits, pay fees and schedule inspections from the comfort of their home, office or car,” said Patricia Hitchcock, Planning and Zoning Manager, City of Ocala Growth Management Department. “We are excited to move toward a paperless development review and permit process. By offering online permitting, we are now adding more efficient and convenient services for our customers.” Continue reading
Effective Monday, Feb. 5, the City of Ocala Building Department will implement new hours of operation.
Post Date:01/17/2018 10:25 AM
OCALA, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2018) – Effective Monday, Feb. 5, the City of Ocala Building Department will implement new hours of operation. The City Building Department, located at 201 SE Third St., second floor, will be open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The current hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“The change in our operating hours will allow the City’s Permitting and Licensing staff time to hold departmental trainings and meetings, allowing them to keep up with current best practices and better serve our customers,” said Matt Leibfried, Chief Code Official, City of Ocala.
For more information, please contact Matt Leibfried, Chief Code Official, at building@ocalafl.org or 352-629-8421.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Robert Spottswood and the appointment of Gary Lester to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Spottswood, 60, of Key West, is currently the vice-chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He is the chief executive officer of Spottswood Companies, Inc. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Spottswood is reappointed for a term beginning January 12, 2018, and ending January 6, 2023. Continue reading
