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1 month ago | 
ocalastyle.com | Belea T. Keeney |Dani Eskridge
We’ve gotten through a few frosty nights and even had a couple of hard freezes this year. By now, though, our yards, lawns and plants should begin to recover. The drab browns and grays we lived with in January and February hopefully have given way to that oh-so-specific pale green of new leaves on trees and shrubs.
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1 month ago | 
ocalagazette.com | Belea T. Keeney
When David Tillman speaks to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, the whole room listens. In a Southern drawl that shows his Georgia roots, Tillman regularly presents development applications to the Planning & Zoning board and the BOCC, typically representing clients who want to develop a new neighborhood or shopping center. Tillman grew up […] To access this entire article, you must Become an Ocala Gazette Member or . Already a member?
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1 month ago | 
ocalastyle.com | Belea T. Keeney |Dani Eskridge
If your spring plans include some home décor updates, then consider checking out the great variety of thrift and consignment stores we’re lucky to have here in Marion County. Looking for a funky piece of artwork in just the right colors for your sunroom? Maybe that coffee pot that matches your mother’s china pattern? You may have good luck finding them in a store full of pre-owned goods.
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1 month ago | 
ocalagazette.com | Belea T. Keeney
Almost three dozen neighborhood residents met March 11, 2025, at Woodside Baptist Church in northeast Marion County to plan their opposition to a development application proposed for the 1600-1700 block of Northeast 49th Street. “We want lower density and playgrounds for the kids,” said neighbor Joe Amodeo, who attended the meeting. “We want sidewalks, good […] To access this entire article, you must Become an Ocala Gazette Member or . Already a member?
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2 months ago | 
ocalagazette.com | Belea T. Keeney
The Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens is in nearby Williston. [Photo courtesy Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens] Posted February 3, 2025 | By Belea T.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
ocalagazette.com | Belea T. Keeney
Beautiful blossoms can be seen on the hundreds of camellia plants at the Bob Wines Camellia Gardens and Nursery in Ocala. [Photo by Bruce Ackerman] Posted January 7, 2025 | By Belea T. Keeney, [email protected] As you drive around Marion County these days, just about the only things blooming are camellias.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
ocalagazette.com | Belea T. Keeney
Martingale mix-used application image. [Photo courtesy Marion County] Posted November 22, 2024 | By Belea T. Keeney [email protected] The Marion County Board of County Commissioners reviewed two large development projects during its Nov.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
ocalastyle.com | Belea T. Keeney |Amy Harbert
Well, it’s that time of year again, when it’s just Too Bleeping Hot to work outside. Time to congratulate yourself on the gardening projects you’ve started and enjoy the results! And it’s a great time to be re-inspired and get ideas for new projects or plantings by reading new books about gardening. Two terrific books focused on preserving our ecosystems have come out this year: Climate-Wise Landscaping by Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt; and Transforming Florida Yards by Amanda Pike.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
ocalagazette.com | Belea T. Keeney
Subject site and existing barn on-site. Posted August 23, 2024 | By Belea T. [email protected] The Marion County Board of County Commissioners gave the green light to several development projects in its Aug.
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Jun 1, 2024 | 
ocalastyle.com | Belea T. Keeney |Amy Harbert
You may already know about the Master Gardener program available throughout the United States. And if you want to expand your plant knowledge and gardening skills, then you may want to consider joining this dynamic group of volunteers. Marion County has an especially robust program, coordinated by Jeremy Rhoden, the Urban & Residential Horticulture Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. He encourages people to participate and is proud to have more than 150 volunteers in the program.
