Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club
EntertainmentTee it up local: Greens that roll true, a semi-private 18-hole championship layout, and six sets of tees all make Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club a solid go-to in Silver Springs Shores.
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Altamont Outdoors
ShoppingUpgrade your EDC: If your pocket knife could use a glow-up, Altamont Outdoors is the local spot for Microtech, Marfione Customs, and Heretic with standouts like Ultratech, Troodon, SOCOM Elite, Stitch, and Makora plus pens and tool kits.
The Hope Chest
Antiques, Thrift, & VintageFeel-good treasure hunt: The Hope Chest is the kind of thrift store locals check first for gently used clothing, furniture, and home goods that actually have stories.
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Major Milestone for Florida Thoroughbred Racing: FTBOA and Gilligan Racing Secure Ocala Racetrack Site - FTBOA
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association (FTBOA) and Gilligan Racing LLC, its exclusive racetrack development partner, have secured control of over 300 acres in Marion County for a new Thoroughoroughbred racetracking.
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Every new Buc-ee's opening in 2027, from Florida to Kansas. See list
Buc-ee's, the popular Texas-based convenience store and gas stop, plans to open 11 new locations across seven states in 2027.
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BJ’s Wholesale Club to open Ocala location Friday, offer $2 gas to members Wednesday - 352today
BJ's Wholesale Club is set to open its first location in southwest Ocala, Florida, on October 23, 2026.
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Loomis Bros. Circus brings its modern twist on the classic Big Top spectacle back to Ocala - 352today
Florida-bred Loomis Bros. Circus is returning to Ocala, Florida, for three performances at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on November 2-3, 2026.
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Ocala Fine Arts Festival draws crowds to unique displays - 352today
The Ocala Fine Arts Festival in Historic Downtown Ocla, Florida saw hundreds of guests at a time throughout the weekend, October 24-25.
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