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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Sweet fix, solved: Whether you need a last-minute sugar fix or a showstopper for birthdays, Betty Cakes Cafe nails it with buttercream-rich custom cakes, cupcakes and cookies, plus a simple cafe lineup locals swear by.
Upgrade your kitchen gear: Whether you're replacing a tired skillet or hunting that oddly specific gadget you didn't know you needed, Home Gadgets at Paddock Mall keeps Ocala cooks stocked with quality kitchen tools, solid cookware, and practical housewares.
Time to draw: Southern Arrowhead Outfitters runs archery-only, crossbows welcome, trophy whitetail and wild boar hunts on 4,000 acres along the Apalachicola River, trophy-managed for 19 years and exclusive to their crew.
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Over 200 new Florida laws have been approved this year, with the majority of them taking effect in July.
Full story at clickorlando.com ↗
A juvenile American alligator is seen riding atop a Florida red-bellied cooter's shell along the banks of the Silver River in Ocala.
Full story at ocala-news.com ↗
Crispy Cones is set to bring its unique style of cone and flavors to Ocala, Florida, in a new location at the Canopy Oaks Shopping Plaza.
Full story at 352today.com ↗
The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) will bring the All-Breed Horse Parade back to Downtown Ocalala on October 10.
Full story at 352today.com ↗
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