Ocala News
Ocala Business Leaders had an old friend come by and visit. Sandy Mandell used to come to the OBL meetings as a District High Patrol supervisor. He is now in Tallahassee Fl as Bureau Commander of of Criminal Investigations and Intelligence. He spoke to the group about what was going on state-wide. The Bureau Commander gave us a brief highlight on things he could talk about. Of course the Hurricane readiness of the state dwarfed all the conversations. Sandy Mandell is a great asset to state law enforcement. The description of their job values are Courtesy. Service. Protection!
One of the speakers this month at Ocala Business Leaders was Stacy Edmondson Cruz ARNP. Stacy and her husband have Magnolia Walk In Clinic. Picture from left Stacy Edmondson Cruz ARNP, John Hoogerhyde office manager and not pictured Miguel Cruz, MD. The audience was sharing their experiences at the clinic. One patient said that when you walk in and you need a test, it will happen while you are there. They don’t have to send you somewhere else . They do MRI’s, Xrays, and just about anything you will need. So if you need care go to 1490 SE Magnolia, Ocala Fl 34471. Phone 352-512-9703
This year’s event will feature two stages and two entertainment zones throughout the downtown area with entertainment and more than 100 vendors.
OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2018) – Light Up Ocala returns to downtown Ocala Saturday, Nov. 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Here We Glow Again.”
This year’s event will feature two stages and two entertainment zones throughout the downtown area with entertainment and more than 100 vendors the whole family will enjoy. Entertainment will include live music, dance, food, crafts, and, of course, the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at approximately 6:30 p.m.
- Stage One – Sponsored by Ocala Health and WOCA
- Downtown Square – SE Broadway and Magnolia Avenue
- Stage Two – Sponsored by Florida Hospital Ocala
- Citizens’ Circle – Fort King Street and Osceola Avenue
- Entertainment Zone – Sponsored by Campus USA Credit Union & Insight Credit Union
- North Lot – Corner of NE First Street and NE First Avenue
- Whoville – Sponsored by the Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors & Watson Realty
- Marion Theatre – Magnolia Avenue and Fort King Street
OCALA, Fla. (Sept. 14, 2018) – The First Friday Art Walk returns to downtown Ocala Friday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include the following special performances and activities:
6 to 9 p.m. – Live music by Chris Ryals on the main event stage located at the downtown square near the gazebo.
7 p.m. – Contemporary dance performance by West Port High School’s MCCA Dance Program.
8 p.m. – The Arts District Studio will present a zombie-themed dance performance.
Free hands-on art activities for all ages will be provided throughout the event by 98.5 KTK, Appleton Museum of Art, Art Army of Ocala, Discovery Center, Karate America Ocala, Marion County Public Library, the Ocala Chippers and Painting with a Twist. Continue reading
OCALA, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2018) – The City of Ocala Public Works Department, Sanitation Division would like to provide the following tips to City residents to keep them safe and informed when selecting a company to perform tree work on their property this fall.
“The threat of severe weather events, declining tree health or residents’ desire to have trees removed on their property creates a heightened awareness of trees and their threat to homes and businesses,” said Dwayne Drake, Sanitation Division Head, City of Ocala. “It is important for residents to know what their tree trimming and debris removal options are and what they should expect from a tree service company.”
All contractors, or those doing the work, are responsible for hauling off all tree debris immediately upon completion of the job. Continue reading
Register today for upcoming diabetes self-management classes
During short-term illnesses, many people interrupt their normal habits to help fight their symptoms. For example, they may eat chicken noodle soup and drink a lot of water to speed up their recoveries. When someone is facing a chronic illness like diabetes, however, there may be long-term changes that people need to make to their daily habits to ensure they stay as healthy as possible.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is holding a series of free Diabetes Self-Management classes starting Oct. 2 so residents can learn more about diabetes and the changes they may need to make to their daily habits if they have it. The six-week class will cover: understanding diabetes, risk factors, eyes, teeth, toes and feet, physical activity, meal planning, preventing complications, and medications and medical care. Class locations, dates and times are: Continue reading
Join US!
October 23rd 6:00pm at Elks Lodge 702 NE 25th Ave with dinner available.
Florida Federated Republican Women’s Ocala Chapter – Membership Drive.
When a Republican woman becomes a member of the Federation, she has access to … campaigns, communications, issue advocacy, membership recruitment.
Information supplied by Debra Jenkins
Pictured from left to right are Assistant Fire Chiefs Anthony Ortiz and Michael Alsup, Fire Chief Shane Alexander, and Firefighters Rasheed Steward and Isabel Truman.
(OCALA, Fla.) Sept. 21, 2018 – Ocala Fire Rescue welcomed two firefighters to the department during a pinning ceremony held at City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., Friday, Sept. 21.
Undergoing a demanding hiring process and a two week training period, Firefighters Rasheed Steward and Isabel Truman successfully completed the City of Ocala fire department’s candidate testing process. In celebration, a pinning ceremony was held. With family members and uniformed personnel as witnesses Firefighters Steward and Truman recited the oath cementing their commitment to serving this community, making their employment official.
The ceremony was preceded by a presentation of two Heart Saver awards. The awards were presented on behalf of the American Heart Association to Ocala Police Department Officers Shelby O’Grady and Josh Warner for their life saving actions during an emergency on Interstate 75, Tuesday, Sept. 4. Captain Brandi DuCoeur was also recognized for her recent promotion from Fire Equipment Operator to Captain/Inspector.
For more information, please contact Ocala Fire Rescue at 352-629-8306.
Tickets to The fall Johnny Mello Show & Dance are now on sale. If you like Doo Wop, Country & Rock N Roll, you’ll love this show. You’ll enjoy seven different singers live on stage, a special 10-gift basket raffle, a 50/50 cash drawing, line and regular dancing, lots of door prizes and much more.
It’s a fundraiser with net proceeds benefiting Have A Heart For Companion Animals, Inc., as they continue their animal welfare education efforts. They are a 501 c-3 not for profit organization.
The show is being staged at the Lady Lake American Legion Hall in Lady Lake (466 & Rolling Acres Road). (Door open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday 10/26/2018.) Showtime: 6-9. Continue reading
The Marion County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday October 18, 2018 at 2 PM at the Marion County Public Library located at 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. A brief business meeting will be followed by the October program. For further information, contact Joel Swanson at (352)897-0840 or president@mcgsocala.org.
