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Volume 16 Issue 1 Complimentary

DAY TRIPRiver Crystal

Ocala Wildlife Sanctuary

Decorating & Collecting

with Dr. Lori

Ocala Amenities!

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ontents Ocala Wildlife Sanctuary.............. 5 Local Event Highlight...................10 OCT Shows.....................................11 Appleton Museum of Art.............12 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori...........18 Day Trip Crystal River.....................20 Day Trip Homosassa Springs.........22 Adopt a Manatee..........................23 Film Fest A Sunday Horse.............26 Business Listings...........................28 Equine Resources.........................28 Florida Horse Park Events..........29 Ocala Amenities...........................30

Volume 16 Issue 1

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On the cover... A beautiful crane residing at the Ellie Schiler Hoosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

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ART

Features at the

Appleton Museum of Art

Journey into Imagimation: 100 Years of Animation Art from Around the World January 16-April 10, 2016 Drawn from the Animation Hall of Fame archives from the Nancy and Hal Miles Collection, Journey into Imagimation opens to the public at the Appleton Museum of Art on Saturday, Jan. 16 and presents a full range of animation techniques from the groundbreaking traditional animation of “Gertie the Dinosaur,” created in 1914 by Winsor McCay, through today’s many digitally supported animation productions and applications. Some featured works include: the experimental silhouette animation of German animator Lotte Reiniger; the hand-carved wood replacement stop motion animation of Hungarian animator George Pal; the world renowned creation of Mickey Mouse by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney; the visionary work of King Kong’s creator Willis O’Brien; the genius life-like stop motion animation of Ray Harryhausen; the zany traditional animation of Tex Avery; Chuck Jones’ unconventional and now traditionally animated characters and situations; and Hayo Miyazaki’s stunning and colorful Japanese fantasy anime visions; and many others.

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To introduce a hands-on element, exhibition visitors can create their own drawings and simulate the animation experience on a useable zoetrope, a pre-film animation device that produces the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of drawings or photographs showing progressive phases of that motion.

Stickwork, Patrick Dougherty In late January, the Appleton Museum of Art welcomes award-winning artist Patrick Dougherty for a three-week residency, during which he will build a site-specific, outdoor Stickwork sculpture on the museum grounds. Dougherty has become renowned for his unusual and dynamic outdoor sculptures built with tree branches and saplings. During the anticipated two years that the sculpture will stand before it decomposes into the landscape, it will be a part of the museum’s outdoor Sculpture Walk and Garden. Also on display in the museum from January 16-April 17, a selection of drawings, video and photo documentation of the artist’s past projects.

The Build February 1-19, 2016 Alongside a team of volunteers, Dougherty will construct a Stickwork sculpture on the museum grounds, directly inspired by Marion County’s natural environment. The Appleton encourage guests to visit throughout the installation and talk to the artist about his work and process. The Exhibition January 16-April 17, 2016 Visit the Stickwork exhibition inside the museum to see photos, video footage and memorabilia from the artist’s past projects.

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In conjunction with Journey into Imagimation, the Appleton will host a series of events: Director’s Circle Preview - Friday, January 15, 5-7 p.m. The Appleton’s Director’s Circle members are invited for a special exhibition preview and gallery talk with exhibition curators and Animation Hall of Fame founders, Nancy and Hal Miles.

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Exhibition Lecture - Thursday, March 10, 6-7:30 p.m. Nancy and Hal Miles will give a presentation on the history of animation and the building of the Animation Hall of Fame’s collection. This event is free and open to the public. Themed Tour - Thursday, March 30, 2-3 p.m. Join a special themed tour on the history of women in animation led by Nancy Miles. Free for museum members; included with admission for nonmembers. For more information, visit AppletonMuseum.org or call 352-291-4455.

Artist Talk Thursday, February 11, 6-7:30 p.m. See the Stickwork in progress as the artist gives a presentation on his work and past projects. These events are free and open to the public. The Stickwork project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and Marion Cultural Alliance. For more information, visit AppletonMuseum. org or call 352-291-4455.

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Paradise Park Remembered:

Photographs by Bruce Mozert and Others January 23-April 24, 2016

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The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, has partnered with Silver Springs State Park, Friends of Silver Springs and Marion County Black Archives on Paradise Park Remembered: Photographs by Bruce Mozert and Others. Organized by the Appleton and Lu Vickers on behalf of Bruce Mozert, the exhibition focuses on Paradise Park, Silver Springs’ segregated counterpart (1949-1969), and features approximately 100 photographs taken by Bruce Mozert, as well as snapshots on loan to the museum from private collections and Marion County Black Archives. Inspiration for this project came from the recently published book, “Remembering Paradise Park: Tourism and Segregation at Silver Springs,” co-authored by Lu Vickers and Cynthia Wilson Graham. 14

Mozert (1916-2015) was the official staff photographer for Silver Springs for nearly half a decade, and his images anchored a national publicity campaign for the springs from the 1940s to 1970s. He was the only professional photographer given permission by the owners of the two facilities, Carl Ray and Shorty Davidson, to take photos at Paradise Park. During the organization of Paradise Park Remembered, Bruce Mozert passed away. Appleton Assistant Director

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Victoria Billig says, “His contributions to our community were extraordinary; he had a gift for capturing the unique beauty and spirit of Florida. The Appleton is honored to showcase his work in Paradise Park Remembered: Photographs by Bruce Mozert and Others.” In conjunction, Silver Springs State Park will host a display of vintage memorabilia and photographs from Paradise Park in its Education Center. Current Silver Springs and former Paradise Park boat captain David Faison will walk visitors down memory lane every Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. throughout the dates of the exhibition, sharing stories from his 58 years of service and taking questions. For a full listing of Paradise Park events, visit AppletonMuseum.org or call 352-291-4455.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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ART & ANTIQUES

Art & Antiques

by Dr. Lori

Tipsfor

Home Decorating

By Lori Verderame

At my recent appraisal stage show in Tulsa, OK, an audience member presented me with a six-page long list of the tips that I had provided during my appraisal show. I was a little taken aback by the volume of paper sheets ﬁlled with scribbled notes. I was also pretty impressed by her interest and dedication to take down each smidgen of wisdom that I imparted as I appraised, critiqued, and evaluated objects brought to me. I just didn’t know there was so much info to go around.

This woman had been taking copious notes as I talked about all things art, antique, and collectible. During my shows, I appraise objects and as they come to mind, I use the objects to be appraised in order to offer some tips about researching an object’s history, selling antiques, and museum-based preservation methods. During my post-show autograph session, this audience member told me that she took notes because she wanted to refer to my tips in the future. At that particular appraisal show, I was talking with residential realtors and staging professionals. I discussed how to clean out a house and put money in your client’s pocket. I talked about how staging a home for sale and integrating a clean design aesthetic can help make a home more livable as well as more marketable. Whether you are trying to sell your home or just enjoying it for the long term here are some of my favorite tips about managing your time and making your home warm and cozy. Room by Room Don’t bite off more than you can chew. For instance, give yourself an entire afternoon to clean out the guest room. By contrast, you probably need to set aside an entire weekend to tackle the attic. Remember that closets ﬁlled with items always take longer than you think. Get organized, devote time to your project, and ask family and friends for help. 18

When it comes to collecting antiques, museum professionals like me always stick to categories and try to collect in categories. If you are decorating using items that you already have and are in storage, try to group them by category. This will provide decorative groupings that are seasonably appropriate. When you put these items away after the season passes, consider using plastic bags (for smaller items) and plastic tubs (for larger items). Mark the bags or tubs by category like toys and games, china, glass, etc. It will make it much easier to find what you are looking for later. Big WOW Main walls or confrontation walls which are the first walls that you see when you enter a room--are the most important in the decorating scheme. Place an item with a big impact on these walls: a spectacular work of fine art, a superb faux paint technique, or a bunch of family photos. One big statement piece is plenty. At the opera, only one fat lady sings and that’s enough!

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Love is one of the most common reasons why we collect objects or hand down objects. Objects come with emotions. Most people will not part with a particular item or group of items if they were handed down or amassed by a loved one, family member or friend. I feel this way about my father’s nutcracker collection and my mother’s canister set. I wouldn’t part with them no matter what! And when someone stops collecting or is no longer able to collect, sometimes the collection is handed down. If you can retain a collection for the long term, historically, that collection will increase in value over time. So, hold onto the collection if you can. And, add to the collection when you can and start to familiarize yourself with the collection by learning about its history and market value. For many, the love of collecting is not only commonplace but it is also comforting. At other times, a collection can be a burden and present new problems. When a collection comes to you from a deceased loved one, the situation may prove difﬁcult. For instance, when Frank, a longtime collector of duck decoys passed away his collection became the property and project of his widow. Like most widows of collectors, Irene was happy that Frank enjoyed the process of collecting throughout their marriage. Now, with no children or interested relatives to take over the collection, Irene is left in a quandary. She doesn’t want the duck decoys. Reason #1 is that she can’t bear to display the duck decoys as they prompt heartache. The emotional collection reminds Aunt Irene of Frank’s passing. Reason #2 is the overwhelming number of duck decoys now stacked in the basement. Also, the vast collection is unfamiliar to Aunt Irene, a non-collector. She can’t identify the decoys’

sculptors, she can’t identify the regional characteristics of each decoy, and she is uninformed and at the mercy of anyone with information about decoys and their market value. She knows these buyers may take advantage of her. She realizes that auctions may not be the best place to sell the collection because Frank got many of his best decoy bargains by buying at auctions. If a buyer at an auction is getting a bargain then the person selling the decoy at auction must have lost money on the transaction. Since Irene can’t tell one wooden duck from another, she begins to worry. She doesn’t like the idea of having strangers come into the house to make her an offer on the decoys. She doesn’t know what a good offer looks like, either. If someone wants to make a killing on this collection and buy it for a song, she is in a vulnerable position. Now, Irene doesn’t know how or if she should get into the market and she doesn’t want to keep the collection. Like many other families of collectors, Irene never thought she’d be left alone with this vast collection. Tips for this common collecting problem include choose one or two favorite decoys to keep as a remembrance in honor of Frank’s years of collecting, get an appraisal from an appraiser who does not have any ﬁnancial interest in the decoys—doesn’t want to sell them, doesn’t want to buy them. Be prepared to pay that appraiser for their expertise and time. Ask the appraiser to tell you the retail value of the decoy collection, not an auction value or insurance value of the collection. Take some time to consider the market information and then make a decision about how you will act. Don’t be hasty. Get information so you can make a good decision.

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DAY TRIP

Crystal River Preserve State Park Located on the Gulf Coast just 40 minutes from Ocala, you will ﬁnd abundant outdoor activities including ﬁshing and boating. There are two kayak/canoe launches, a two mile Eco-Walk with 11 Discovery Zones, a 7 mile bicycle trail, as well as other trials. The visitor center has aquariums, dioramas, a native plant garden, reptile displays and a “please touch” table with a variety of natural objects for hands-on learning. Boat Tours are available as well.

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3266 North Sailboat, Crystal River, FL 34428 352-563-0450 â&#x20AC;˘ FloridaStateParks.org Open 365 Days a year, 8a.m. to sunset. Visitor Center open Mon thru Fri 9a.m. to 5 p.m.

Listen at 100.1FM 900AM in Ocala and 1230AM in Gainesville All breeds and all disciplines, horse behavior, great interviews, up to date relevant horse news, we are media partners with HITS, the Eclipse Awards, the Kentucky Derby, the Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cup and more. We do trivia questions, British banter, prizes and on-air giveaways for equestrians.

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When going to Crystal River, be sure to visit the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. The park has many wild life exhibits, including manatees both captive and wild. It offers informative talks, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education center, underwater observatory and other programs. Visit their web site at: www.ďŹ&#x201A;oridastateparks.org/ park/homosassa-springs

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This Valentine’s Day – Adopt-A-Manatee® – As Sweet as Can Be

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Beautiful, lush trails lead you through the park to wild life exhibits in a natural enviroment setting.

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The Manatee exhibit includes a very educational talk and Manatee feeding. Across the bridge right next to the exhibit, you can see the many wild Manatees that come to visit the spring. (below)

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Ocala Rider Wins At

Equus Film Festival There’s an exciting new horse movie scheduled for release in spring 2016 called A SUNDAY HORSE, the ﬁrst American-based movie set in the heart-pounding world of Grand Prix show jumping since Disney’s 1968 “The Horse In the Grey Flannel Suit” starring young Kurt Russell.

A SUNDAY HORSE is the story of a driven, talented rider from humble beginnings who defies all the odds - first, by becoming a top competitor in a field dominated by wealthy horseowners, and then coming back from a near-fatal riding accident to become the US champion jumper on a horse deemed too small and untalented for serious competition.

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The film stars Nikki Reed (“Twilight”), Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible), Ryan Merriman (Final Destination), and screen legends William Shatner (Star Trek) and Linda Hamilton (Terminator). It’s directed by Vic Armstrong, legendary stunt coordinator and director (Indiana Jones; Terminator 2; Mission Impossible 3; six Bond movies) and lifelong horseman, whose father was coach of Great Britain’s National EquestrianTeam for 5 Olympic Games. The Executive Producers are: Debi Conner, Vic Armstong and William Earon in association with Global Pictures Media whose owners are- Grant Cramer, Richard Barner, Stephen Zadrick, Chad Doher, Gabe Doher and Wendy Moore. Zadrick says “This movie will touch one’s heart and enrich one’s soul.” Inspired by the true-life experiences of Ocala, Florida rider/jumper/trainer Debi Connor, the word coming out of early screenings of the film is that it might be the best, most authentic movie ever made about the Grand Prix show jumping world. Though the events from Connor’s life that inspired the movie took place primarily in the 1980’s, the movie is set in the present. The film’s heroine Debi Walden (Nikki Reed) is caught between a rock and a hard place. She’s got the talent and passion for jumping, and dreams of becoming an Olympic champion. But she doesn’t have the money to train and compete, much less to buy the number of expensive horses needed to have a shot on the championship circuit. So she trades farm chores for training help, gets backing from an African American entrepreneur who’d also come from nothing and went on to become Entrepreneur of the Year, and scrapes together enough money to buy a couple of inexpensive horses with no formal jumping skills. None of them – not her, not her backer, not her horses – has the pedigree to win in this sport of elites. It just doesn’t happen that way. Ever. But somehow this team of outsiders starts making a name for themselves. Debi and the two horses she saved – Touch of Class and The Evangelist – are stunning the jumping circuit by taking ribbons in every national Grand Prix event they enter. And the talk on the circuit turns from “Who does this blonde wannabe think she’s kidding?” to “Who is this country girl and how is she winning with these non-pedigreed rejects?” They earn grudging respect from riders, trainers, and established owners alike, and suddenly they’re the team to beat. Amazingly, Debi is chosen to be on the US Olympic team for the international competition only months away. Then disaster strikes. At an exhibition for inner city students before the Olympics, Debi’s training horse crashes over a jump and falls violently on top of her. For weeks she lies in the hospital, comatose, partially paralyzed, and near death. When she finally miraculously awakens, doctors tell her there will be no more miracles. If she’s very lucky, she’ll re-learn to walk, but she’ll never ride again. Determined not to let her horse lose its chance, she sells her beloved Touch of Class to her trainer. They go on to win an unprecedented 2 gold medals at the Olympics, without Debi.

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

Medical

HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER LOCATIONS • HFHC Central 1025 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala, 34471 • HFHC East 1801 SE 32nd Avenue, Ocala 34471 • HFHC West 6041 SW 53th St - #100,Ocala 34474 • HFHC Children’s Dental 255 SE 17th Street, Ocala 34471 • HFHC Belleview 7055 SE 110th Street Road, Belleview 34420 • HFHC Southwest 100 Marion Oaks Blvd, Ocala 34473 • HFHC Reddick 4500 NW 152nd Avenue, Reddick 32686 • Administrative Ofﬁces 203 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Suite 101 Ocala, FL 34470 Ocala Family Medical Center 2230 SW 19th Avenue Road Ocala, FL 34471 352-237-4133

Contractors

Frank’s Tree Service 352-272-3474

Needham Plumbing Electric Service 352-266-0525 Ultimate Granite 352-748-1133 www.thevillagesgranite.com

Financial/ Real Estate AAA Insurance AAA.com/ocala 352-237-6251 Equus Realty, Becky Faircloth 9897 NW 83rd Place, Ocala FL 34482 352-843-0645 Florida Credit Union • 9680 SW 114th Street • 3504 E. Silver Springs Blvd. • 2424 SW 17th Road 352-237-8222 Fontana Realty, Karen Hollon 915-SE 17th St, Ocala FL 34471 352-266-7699

OFMC Wellness Center 2131 SW 20th Place Ocala, FL 34471 352-237-4133

Principal Financial Group, Diana Williams 50 SE 16th Ave, Ocala FL 34471 352-629-6556

OFMC Dermatology & Aesthetic Center 2121 SW 22nd Place Ocala, FL 34471 352-237-4133

Showcase Realty, Sally Lewis 5780 SW 20th St, Ocala FL 34474 352-351-4718

Dining/Lodging Golden Palms Inn & Suite 3767 NW Blitchon Rd, Ocala FL 34475 352-732-2300 Taste of Everywhere 4901 E. Silver Springs Blvd, unit 503, Ocala FL 352-622-3121

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Horse Parks, Venues and Organizations Canterbury Show Place, Newberry, FL www.canterburyshowplace.com Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL www.ﬂhorsepark.com Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL www.thegrandoaks.com HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala, FL HITSshows.com Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, West Palm Beach, FL www.pbcgov.com/parks/equestrian Longwood Farm, Ocala, FL www.longwoodfarmsouth.com Marion Therapeutic Riding Association www.mtraocala.org Ocala Breeders Sales, Ocala, FL www.obssales.com Palm Beach Polo Club, Wellington, FL www.internationalpoloclub.com Southeast Livestock Pavillion, Ocala, FL www.marioncountyﬂ.org STRIDE Dressage www.STRIDEdressage.org Stirrups ‘n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center www.stirrupsnstrides.com

Other Services The Bridge At Ocala, Assisted Living 2800 SW 41st Street, Bldg 200 Ocala FL 34474 352-873-2036 Affordable Secure Self Storage 11055 W. Highway 40, Ocala, FL 34482 352-873-0995

Please visit the above web sites for more information on these venues and organizations, and to check their current event schedules.

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Camp Nashoba North

A traditional sleep away camp in the beautiful Sebago Lake region, southern Maine.

Feb. 1-8, 2016: Ocala RV Show Feb. 6-7, 2016: Jubilee Dressage February 12-14, 2016: Equiventures 3-Day Event February 13, 2016: Racing for the Ca$h February 14, 2016: TNT Dogs February 15, 2016: Sunshine Region Pony Club February 27, 2016: Blacklight Bubble Party March 4-6, 2016: Florida High School Rodeo March 6, 2016: STRIDE Eng., West., Driving Dress. March 11-13, 2016: Sean Patrick Training March 13, 2016: TNT Dogs March 14-20, 2016: Kingdom of the Sun March 25-27, 2016: Florida Reining Horse Asso. March 26-27, 2016: Partners of the Park (POPs)

Visit www.flhorsepark.com for updated events calendar! For more horse shows and other events at area equine venues, visit the web sites to the left! Elite Equestrian magazine is your source for celebrating the equestrian lifestyle. You’ll find Events articles onThings fashion, art,Visit For Lots Of Great And To Do, home decor, training, tack, book reviews, www.marioncountyfl.org more! www.EliteEquestrian.us ... and and click onVisit the Southeast Livestock Pavilion and read any issue on our web forholds FREE! icon for their updated event list. Thesite venue expos, rodeos, 4H events, horse shows and more!

Sailing • Windsurﬁng • Waterskiing • Wake Boarding • Basketball • Soccer • Tennis Pottery • Woodworking • Music • Drama • Dance • Animal Care • Rock Climbing Archery • Kayaking • Canoeing • Horseback Riding • Golf Lessons

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Ocala Amenities

Ocala, Marion County Services

OCALA HOSPITALS

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Munroe Regional Medical Center 1500 SW FIRST AVE (352) 351-7200 Emergency Service: Yes

DRIVER LICENSE/MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES Info/Locations: http://www.ﬂhsmv.gov/ofﬁces/marion.html 352-368-8200

Ocala Regional Medical Center 1431 SW 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34478 Tel: (352) 401-1000 | Directions Emergency services: yes

VOTER REGISTRATION www.votemarion.com/Register-to-Vote VETERANS SERVICES 2528 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: 352-671-8422 Fax: 352-671-8424 Ofﬁce hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Park hours: Sunrise-sunset. Park ofﬁce staffed: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

West Marion Community Hospital 4600 SW 46th Court Ocala, FL 34474 Tel: (352) 291-3000

DOG LICENSES Purchase a dog license.Licenses are $8 for a juvenile or spayed/neutered pet and $40 for an unspayed/unneutered pet. You can purchase licenses at the Animal Center or mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope and proof of the rabies vaccine to 5701 SE 66th St., Ocala, FL 34480 and staff will mail you the license. Participating veterinarians also sell licenses. WATER UTILITY COMPANY 710 NE 30th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470 Phone:352-622-1171 ELECTRICAL UTILITIES http://www.ocalaﬂ.org/us/ 201 SE 3rd Street Ocala, FL 34471-2172 Phone: 352-629-2489 Fax: 352-629-1381 IVR: -352-629-8216 Report power outages, service interruptions, unsafe conditions, etc. 352-351-6666 MARION COUNTY UF/IFAS EXTENSION SERVICE 2232 NE Jacksonville Road Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: 352-671-8400 Fax: 352-671-8420 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

OCALA/MARION COUNTY CHAMBER & ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP www.OcalaCEP.com 352-629-8051

EMERGENCY CARE CENTERS Express Care of Ocala: 352-732-9888 1834 Southwest 1st Avenue Suite #201 Ocala, FL 33471-8102 Walk-Ins welcome, Open 7 Days A Week: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8am-4pm Care Spot 2415 SW College Rd: 352-237-3536 Ocala, FL 34474 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, 8 am to 5pm Absolute Quick Care: 352 693-5900 1665 SW 44th Ave, Suite 105 Ocala, FL 34473 www.absolutequickcare.com Email: info@absolutequickcare.com Boulevard Urgent Care: 352-291-5000 1808 E Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470-6921 Med One: 352-694-6331 6160 SW Highway 200 Ocala, FL 34476-8307 www.urgentcarelocations.com

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RECREATION & PARKS www.ocalaﬂ.org/recpark or www.ﬂoridastateparks.org Find a park locater as well as guidelines for using and enjoying the parks including rental of park pavillions for private parties. Marion County Parks and Recreation: 352-671-8560 Ocala National Forest Visitor Center: 352-236-0288 Florida State Parks Information Center: 850-245-2157

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