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John Piccin of the Piccin & Glynn Law Firm is dedicated to seeking justice for clients and has successfully litigated various personal injury cases and wrongful death cases since the 1970s. His experience as a trial attorney has provided countless clients with positive outcomes, and holds the highest ratings in legal ability and ethical standards.

John has served as the past president of the North Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a prestigious organization of plainti s’ lawyers, defense lawyers and judges with the mission of preserving jury trials and the independence of the judiciary. It may come as no surprise that John is also part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a national organization specifically for trial attorneys who have achieved verdicts or settlements of $1 million or more.

John has also supported The Florida Bar and the community by serving two terms as chairman of the Marion County Bench and Bar Committee. John also served as chairman of the Fifth Judicial Circuit’s Judicial Nomination Commission and was also on the Board of the Federal Bar Association’s Historical Society.

John believes in this community, and he supports the Salvation Army and Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection, as well as the Humane Society of the United States.

His o ce is a block away from The Salvation Army, and he sees its beneficiaries almost every day. He and his wife, Mary, are grateful for what that organization provides to people in need. Both John and Mary are also animal lovers—Mary actually runs the family horse farm.

In the past, John also volunteered as a chairman for the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce and participated in several political campaigns. But John is primarily a family man.

“To me, my family is the most important thing,” he says.

John and Mary have a daughter and a son—Katie Glynn and Tim Piccin.

Now at ages 48 and 44, both are well into careers of their own. Katie is Joihn’s partner at Piccin & Glynn. Tim flew F-16s for more than 20 years, with over 150 combat missions, two bronze stars and several air medals. Tim also flies 737s for American Airlines. Katie’s son, Rory, keeps everyone busy helping with school activities and sports, from soccer to tennis and rowing.

John anticipates many more years of service to family and community.

This scramble golf tournament will benefit the Citrus County Abuse Shelter Association and o ers auctions, ra es and plenty of prizes. casafl.org or (352) 344-8111

Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival

November, TBD

Visit arts and crafts and food vendors, enjoy live music and play games with the kiddos while taking in the dragon boat races. lakehernandodragonboatfestival.com or 352-201-6500

Ocala-Silver Springs

Rotary Club 4th Annual Classic

November, TBD

This golf tournament has benefited Project Hope for the past two years, as well as Rotary International Golfers can register as an individual or as a team. projecthopeocala.org or (352) 624-4673

11th Annual “Stone Crab Jam”

November, TBD

Downtown Crystal River streets are closed to showcase fresh Florida stone crabs, beer, wine, unique arts and craft vendors and more. Proceeds benefit area nonprofits, charitable organizations, scholarships and projects. stonecrabjam.com

10th Annual Chair-ity Event

November, TBD

Hosted by the Ocala Marion County Association of Realtors, this event has benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County in previous years. The event features food trucks, silent and live auctions and refreshments. omcar.com or (352) 629-2415

Annual Semesco Shamble

November, TBD

The Andrew J. Semesco Foundation Inc. hosts its annual Semesco Shamble at the Ocala Golf Club.

All proceeds benefit oral, head and neck cancer research. ajsfoundation. org or (352) 817-2158

Annual Florida Feast

November, TBD

The Florida Feast, hosted by the Marion County Roadbuilders Association, presents an authentic Florida menu each year. Proceeds benefit several local charities. iesmarion.org or (352) 629-8868

Special Olympics’

8th Annual Golf Tournament

November, TBD and 5th Annual Champions for Change Dinner

October, TBD

These events benefit the local athletes of the Marion County Special Olympics, which provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with disabilities. specialolympicsflorida.org/marion or (352) 243-9536

Annual Toy Run

December, TBD

The annual Toy Run, hosted by the Harley Owners Group of Ocala, FL Chapter, benefits underprivileged children in Marion County. Children will meet the riders near the downtown square where toys will be distributed. Toys are also distributed to Interfaith Emergency Services, the Salvation Army and the Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center, among other Marion County charities. ocalahogchapter.net or (352) 427-6679

Pancake Day

December, TBD

The largest fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Ocala, come out for a pancake breakfast and help support Camp Kiwanis, an overnight summer camp for children in Marion County. ocalakiwanis.org or (352) 854-2664

LET US KNOW:

Have a charitable event you’d like to see listed in next year’s calendar? Email us at melissa@ocalastyle.com.

*Editor’s Note: This is not a comprehensive list of charitable events in the Marion and Citrus County area. All events are subject to date changes and cancelation. Events without specific dates are based on when the event was held in previous years. There is no guarantee that the event will be held in this month during 2018 or whether it will be held at all. Contact the event host for more information about any event.

nited Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. But we are more than the fundraisers. We are the hand-raisers. We raise our hands not only to lead the fight, but to reach out to people who need help. And hope.

United Way of Marion County needs you to join the fight. Because your passion, expertise and resources will help the fight become a win. A win that’s not just a short-term contribution, but a long-term solution. So raise your hand if you’re ready to be that game-changer. Because United we fight, United we win. We have one life. To live better, we must Live United.