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  • Crusaders of the Lost Art

    Posted @ 09:07AM on 02/16/2012 by JohnS - In Print
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    The efforts of Dr. Boyer taps into the inner-explorer in all of us as his work exploring the lost worlds of ancient Native Americans and Spanish Explorers in Marion County advances interest in the art of archeology.
  • Minority Report

    Posted @ 09:04AM on 02/16/2012 by JohnS - In Print
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    A King’s wish is granted, a cause for celebration during Black History Month. The Department of Education released the Florida Public High School Graduation Rates for 2010-11, which reveals minority graduation rates are up by 10 percent and Marion County leads the state.
  • Best of Both

    Posted @ 03:13PM on 02/14/2012 by JohnS - In Print
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    Munroe Regional Medical Center introduces the newest hybrid operating room and cath lab model with the latest cutting edge technology in the industry, placing two disciplines together to perform less invasive treatments, right here in Ocala/Marion County.
  • My Bloody Valentine - Ocala Cannibals Roller Derby

    Posted @ 10:47AM on 02/08/2012 by JohnS - Lifestyle
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    Sunday, February 12, 2012, join us at Skate Mania for Ocala Cannibals Roller Derby season opener, "Blood is in the Air" in honor of Valentine's Day
  • ‘MathCOUNTS’ SET FOR THIS SATURDAY

    Posted @ 07:50AM on 02/02/2012 by JohnS - Lifestyle
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    ‘MathCOUNTS’ SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
  • CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS ANNOUNCES ITS SPRING 2012 SEASON: ADULT ORCHESTRA/CHOIR AND CHILDREN/YOUTH CHOIR MEMBERS WANTED!

    Posted @ 07:56AM on 01/27/2012 by JohnS - Lifestyle
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    CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS ANNOUNCES ITS SPRING 2012 SEASON: ADULT ORCHESTRA/CHOIR AND CHILDREN/YOUTH CHOIR MEMBERS WANTED!
  • LOCAL DANCE STUDIO TO HOLD AUDITIONS

    Posted @ 08:27AM on 01/26/2012 by JohnS - Lifestyle
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    Ocala Ballet Theater holding auditions for The Enchanted Nutcracker.
  • Fontana Realty celebrated one-year anniversary

    Posted @ 08:35AM on 01/25/2012 by JohnS - Lifestyle
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        Fontana Realty celebrated their one-year anniversary in business with an event at the gazebo on the Downtown Square. More than 125 community leaders, clients, family members and friends attended the event, which
  • STUDENT ART WORKSHOPS SET FOR EARLY RELEASE DAYS

    Posted @ 07:00AM on 01/25/2012 by JohnS - Lifestyle
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    The Discovery Center is providing an opportunity for students ages 8-14 to follow artistic pursuits during upcoming early release days and have fun while doing it.
  • Food Network Series Scouting Food Entrepreneurs

    Posted @ 06:52AM on 01/25/2012 by JohnS - Lifestyle
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    Food Network Series Scouting Food Entrepreneurs
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