Ocala News
by TomL
Sounds pretty simple right? So I thought I would mention it so some of my competitors know how simple it is.
First let’s mention all the national and state agency’s that I correspond with. Everything has change with the information they have. Prices circulation methods of getting to the readers. They answer all of my answers with another questions. Finally I said look I am not filling out any more of your forms. I’m not answering any more questions. Don’t send me any more forms and don’t send them again and again. STOP!
I already am connected to the local, state, and national news, that works. I purchased a 20,000 email list for $1600. How am I going to get this list sent out. I agreed to a contract with Constant Contact to send out 20,000 emails per month with a link to my four newspapers. I had to find someone that was familiar with constant Contact, I found a real fearless Lady who said yes she knew Constant Contact. It is not and easy job if you have never done it before. Continue reading
The CEP Ocala Chamber of Commerce has their Business after hours the third Thursday of every month. This month it was hosted by the Paddock Mall.
Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
The statue honoring Molly, of Molly’s Law, was unveiled near the Ocala City Hall.
Sculpted by Nilda Comas, the statue memorializes Molly, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 15. Molly suffered severe abuse at the hands of a previous owner, and her experience was the inspiration behind the Animal Abuser Registry. The law passed in 2016 that identifies any offender convicted of an animal abuse crime, allowing citizens, pet sellers, and rescues to verify abusers.
Since her rescue, Molly lived with Lilly Baron, president of SPCA of Ocala, who was on hand this morning to commemorate her friend. Several city, county and state officials were there to remember Molly and the impact she had on our community.
C Kay Johnson
352-299-3870
Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
TomL Publishing Goes Totally Digital
By TomL Publisher
Our printed newspapers have been put on pause! Rising cost has helped us make the decision.
We will keep our local columns. Our newspapers will be directed to two areas for now: Villages area and Ocala Area. We will stay monthly for now. Our intent is to give readers current news of crime, events, local interest stories.
An events calendar can be accessed from the front page, to help readers connected to and engaged with their community.
Advertise with us! Our ad prices for inclusion in the digital versions of Ocala Downtown, Seniors Voice of Ocala, Village Spectator, Lady Lake Magazine, will be cut in half to share the savings with our advertisers. All ads will be 4-color modular sizes.
Full page 10” wide by 13” high 4 color ………………………$280
Half page 10” wide by 6 1/2 high or 7 1/4 wide by 9” high…$200
quarter page 5” wide by 6 1/2” high………………………… .$127
eighth page 5” wide by 3” high………………………………..$ 71
Banners sales will be one inch by ten inches ………………$100
The 30th Senior fishing derby was held Monday April 24, 2023. They had category for the largest fish, the most fish, and the oldest fisher person. A fun day for the seniors. Pictures By CKJ Photos 13
VIPcare and SaludVIP were celebrating the Grand Opening of their 100th Office in Silver Springs Shores. It marks an important milestone in the organization’s growth as it strives to raise the standard of healthcare across the United States.
Representatives from VIPcare and SaludVIP were on hand to greet and provide clinic tours to community officials, dignitaries, and existing and prospective patients who are invited to attend the event. The event is open to the public.
Serving communities for over 17 years, VIPcare and SaludVIP, part of the Better Health Group umbrella, operate more than 100 clinics across five states – Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Texas. With 100+ providers, VIPcare and SaludVIP care for more than 35,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries utilizing a high-touch population health management approach that prioritizes spending quality time with the physician. By focusing on a senior care model and increasing access to high-quality care, VIPcare and SaludVIP’s model is at the forefront of the future of healthcare, as opposed to the current system the healthcare organization refers to as “sick care.” Patients are encouraged to see the doctor often instead of only when they are sick, contributing to their success in patient outcomes.
VIPcare and SaludVIP are part of the Better Health Group brand family. The primary care health network falls under the Better Health Group umbrella, which operates across 11 states and champions innovative relationships with providers and health plans, and consistently delivers best-in-class healthcare experiences for the more than 240,000 patients it services across Medicare Advantage, Medicare ACOs, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance products.
Farmland Preservation Festival was held this month at the Majestic Oaks Farm. Here you see a little girl interacting with a very patient horse. There is another great picture on CKJPotos13. The purpose of the event is to draw attention to foreign investor buying up farmland. Another purpose was to stop the Turnpike Extension from going through rural farm lands. Governor DeSantis has put a pause on it but I’ll bet money that it will be back. The Governor approves of it!
Photo by CKJ Photos13
By TomL
GREAT JOB BILLY WOODS! Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods slam’s the Media about their anti-Gun statements and Questions!
Billy Woods says ”All the gun laws we have in place didn’t prevent it, did it?” “The bad guy’s gonna get a gun no matter what law you have put in place!” They stole the gun they used during a car burglary.
I say, Our country has always been protected by the gun by true patriots. Unscrupulous politicians and criminals can’t take our country as long as we have pro gun law’s. We need to keep our country safe and keep guns out of the hands of the mentally Ill! Continue reading
Florida Horse have been busy. Horse events. The event these horses and riders are competing in is called “Classic Company and Golf Coast Classic” as you can see these competitors are doing the almost impossible. Great job to the riders, the horses, the sponsors and the Florida Horse Park.
The 2023 Parade will be held at College of Central Florida, Ewers Century Center from 10am – 3pm. This event has been in existence for 40 years and continues to be a favorite among the senior citizens of our community. The Parade is a show of non-profit agencies that provide a variety of services from social, health, education, and more to the senior citizens of Ocala, Marion County and surrounding areas. Many attend this yearly show to obtain information on services they are seeking or may be in the future.
Many for-profit agencies took part of the show because of its uniqueness. As a result, a sponsorship program was developed to allow for-profit organizations to participate through financial support. This financial support is used solely for expenditures of this event, such as advertising, printing, mailings, facility rental, etc. Since the Parade is for non-profit agencies who provide free or low-cost services to seniors, only twenty-five (25) for-profit agencies are given the opportunity to participate through a sponsorship.
There were 50 vendors. They had hundreds in attendance. A lot of information was shared to seniors. Don’t miss next year, watch for articles or ads in this newspaper.
Photos by CKJ Photos13
