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Your Ocala Halloween weekend: fair fun, live shows & local finds 🎃

Lisa Seigler

October 30–November 1 plans, a downtown dining pick, outdoor time, local news and ways to save.

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Ocala trail: bold or bust? SpaceX launch, $500K winner, Frankenstein screening & grooming kit

Lisa Seigler

Rocket launch, $500K win, Ocala–Silver Springs trail idea, free Frankenstein & grooming kit!

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Ocala weighs $317K bus shelters—worth it? Bluegrass tickets, antique mall & $2.35M Starbucks sale

Lisa Seigler

Bluegrass tickets, bus shelter plans, an antique mall comeback & a $2.35M Starbucks sale!

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Your Ocala weekend: Art Walk, market, pups & Yummy House | Oct. 2–4

Lisa Seigler

Three local outings, a returning food favorite, a West Ocala fresh start, and quick hometown reads.

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Ocala Hits Lotto Again! Snook Limits Spark Outrage, Locals Battle Rapid Growth & Big Rivals

Lisa Seigler

Publix lottery luck, snook season opens, growth debates, big new Citrus retirement plan!

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The Ocala Insider

Lisa Seigler

Whats Happening In Ocala

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Missed Calls Are Killing Your Revenue While Ocala Thrives This Summer!

Lisa Seigler

Missed calls = lost $$$, plus summer fun, free events & world-class shows in Ocala! 🎉

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"Controversy Brews in Ocala: $24 Million Animal Shelter, Police Recruitment, and Firefighter Pay - All in One Newsletter!"

Lisa Seigler

Exciting news from Ocala! Grand openings, charity events, and a spotlight on local businesses - all happening this weekend! 🎉🐶🏃🏇🚓🔥 #OcalaStrong

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"Controversial Prayer Gathering at Ocala Veterans Park Pavilion"

Lisa Seigler

Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Ocala! Don't miss our Weekly Prayer Gathering at the Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion.

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"Controversy in Ocala: Missing Teen Savannah Bass, New Business Tools, and Million-Dollar Lottery Winner!"

Lisa Seigler

Ocala's latest innovation connects small business owners; Help needed to find missing teen Savannah Bass; Best restaurants for a memorable dining experience; FedEx expands in Ocala; World Equestrian Center prize list revealed; Marion County woman wins $1 million lottery prize!

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"Horse Racing History, Local Events, and Economic Revitalization: Weekend Guide to Ocala!"

Lisa Seigler

Discover the best of Ocala: Historic racing wins, community events, spring dining, and revitalizing downtown! 🌟

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"Rhythm Fest, Weekend Guide, Ocala's Best-Kept Secrets & More!"

Lisa Seigler

Get ready for a vibrant weekend in Ocala! From Rhythm Fest to local business spotlights, find your weekend plans right here. Plus, discover 10 hidden gems at Silver Springs State Park! 🌟

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"Ocala's Population Boom Sparks Controversy - From Horse Racing to Graduation Dates!"

Lisa Seigler

Discover the latest in Ocala: Horses in Kentucky, must-do activities, outdoor dining, races, graduation dates, and a population boom! 🌟

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