Ocala News
It’s movie time! Join us for FREE movies throughout the year at different City of Ocala parks. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. We will have concessions available for purchase like snacks, popcorn and soda. No registration is required to attend our movies, simply show up, get comfortable and enjoy the show!
Friday, Mar. 25 – “Dreamgirls” starts at 8 PM at the Tuscawilla Art Park
- Supremely entertaining adaptation of the Broadway hit about the ups and downs of a 1960s girl group. Jennifer Hudson won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role.
- Rated PG-13
Left Mike McGee who is a member of help Ocala Business Leaders helping present a Christmas check helping someone through Christmas. Tony Clayton center out going president of OBL and Right Patrick Ferguson receiving check, he and his wife Trish have ten children. WOW!
Ocala, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is now offering free influenza vaccines for people of all ages.
The shot for the 2021-22 flu season is available to all who are interested whether or not they have health insurance.
No appointment is necessary.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people may get a flu vaccine along with, or in addition to, a COVID-19 vaccine, which also is available for people age 5 and older at the Department of Health’s main office, 1801 SE 32nd Ave., Ocala.
The Department of Health encourages county residents to obtain a flu vaccine. Our community is about to enter prime time for flu season, which typically runs between mid-December and February. The vaccine is the best method to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu and its potentially serious effects. Continue reading
Jerry Abis Owner Operator of the FunGi’s features low pressure washing. In red is Bronson Mosley helping Jerry with some humor in his presentation at the Ocala Business Leaders. On right is Rachel Perez. Photos taken by Tammy Portrait Artist Inc.
Pictured Parrish Tanner Ocala Car Audio presenting his services at the OBL breakfast. Parish is the founder and has been in business since 2008. Photos taken by Tammy Portrait Artist Inc.
OCALA, Fla.—Because of a reduction in the demand for COVID-19 testing, Statlab Mobile, a COVID-19 mobile clinical testing service, will no longer offer free drive-through testing at the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park in Ocala.
Testing also ended at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala on Oct. 11.
CovidTestFL.Org, a COVID-19 mobile clinical testing service, continues to provide extended-hours testing opportunities in Marion County. Call CovidTestFL.Org at 866-826-8430 for details.
“We want to thank Statlab Mobile, the Florida Horse Park and the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion for partnering with us, and helping ensure Marion County residents had multiple opportunities for testing during the pandemic,” said Department of Health in Marion County Administrator Mark Lander.
“Such partnerships have been invaluable in our efforts to provide Marion County residents with rapid, responsive COVID-19 testing.” Continue reading
Pictured is Diane Leaf giving a presentation with pictures on the video screen a the Ocala Business Leaders breakfast. It was about the Champions for Champions and the many activity’s they have been doing this year. It is very interesting how far reaching the events and contestants come from. China, Canada, and many other including the local group. I believe because of the COVID Pandemic they have not been able to fund raise effectively. So consider them in your contributions. I thought it appropriate to to print their mission statement.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Champions for Champions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in Marion County, Florida to provide inclusion programs and services for those with special needs and their families.
Our Mission: Create ENDLESS PossABILITIES
We strive to enrich family lives and values by providing and facilitating programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages through life skills, educational, recreational and social activities.
Why Champions for Champions? Continue reading
Ocala, Florida (October 12, 2021) – Kevin T. Sheilley, CEO and President of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership received the “2021 Executive of the Year” award from the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP). In addition, the CEP was again awarded the Certified Plus Chamber status.
The Executive of the Year Award annually recognizes one Chamber leader for outstanding contributions to the profession and their chamber. It is one of the highest awards presented statewide in the industry.
“The recognition from FACP was a great surprise and an incredible honor,” said Sheilley. “To be recognized by my peers is humbling. While the award was presented to me, it really is a team award. The CEP team is second to none and makes not only me look good but our community.”
The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) recognized Florida’s top chambers of commerce for their outstanding achievements and dedication to the industry. The awards were presented at the FACP Annual Conference, held September 22-24, 2021, at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter Harbourside in Jupiter, Florida. Continue reading
Pictured are Boys and Girls club and visitors at a open house hosted by Boys and Girls club / attended OBL club. Great spread of food and happy people . You can tell by their smiles. April Savarese was the co-ordanator of the event. Photos taken by Tammy Portrait Arst Inc.
Cast Iron antique eight horse team pulling a wagon. Wagon has wooden barrels in it with two people in the drive seat. I purchased it 35 year ago as you see the condition right now It is FOR SALE $250. Call Tom at 352-804-1223
