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.

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.

Kate Middleton did it right. The bride-to-be knew the bar was raised high by the royal wedding of her predecessor Princess Diana to Prince Charles. Watched by millions around the world and still talked about with no end in sight, it was a tough act to follow. Still, she prepared and collaborated and delivered a beautiful wedding no one could fault. Every detail was painstakingly perfect. Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton designed the elegant gown. The venue was Westminster Abby. The bouquet was myrtle, lily-of-the-valley and hyacinth. The tiara was Cartier.

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.

The Boys and Girls Club of Marion County holds its magical 6th annual Rock with the Docs Valentine Gala transforming hard-luck kids to belles and barons of the ball.

College-bound children of local horse farm workers have a benefactor in the form of FTFM Foundation, which is currently seeking donations for its scholarship program

Here is an excerpt of our Best of the Best 2011 with the remaining categories revealed in our December print issue coming soon!

A recent movement known as Bank Transfer Day called for consumers to transfer their funds from large national banks that raised banking fees to smaller community banks or credit unions that did not, leaving many to wonder what are the best banking options?

In this season for giving, we recognize those in our community who have excelled at giving back, including our Philanthropist of the Year, Frank DeLuca, and our Volunteer of the Year, Lauren DeIorio.

How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving? How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh? Read on for those and other seasonal stats.