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What Makes Ocala’s Historic Districts So Special?

April 27, 2026

If you know me, you know I’m passionate about homes with charm, character, and a story to tell. And here in Ocala, Florida, we are lucky to have plenty of that. One of the things that makes our city so special is its collection of historic homes in Ocala and the neighborhoods that have helped preserve them for future generations.

Ocala Historic District Front Porch Spaces

Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition at Tuscawilla Park: Public Art, Community, and the Ocala Lifestyle

March 30, 2026

One of the things I love most about Ocala, Florida is that our community continues to invest in the places that bring people together. The recently installed 8th Biennial Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition at Tuscawilla Park, executed by the City of Ocala, is a perfect…

"Riverbank IV" by Kyle Van Lusk - Second Place Award
Tuscawilla Art Park by Ralph Demilio
Photo by Ralph Demilio