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Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Ocala. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Circle K ticket from Leesburg brought $10 million on March 11 while a Publix win in Vero Beach brought $10 million on March 13 + a Plantation ticket won $4 million on March 6. Ocala StarBanner
- ➤ Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for local farmers. Community members can submit a nomination to recognize a deserving individual who has greatly contributed to the area's farming legacy. WCJB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company set a record at its March auction with 443 horses selling for a total of $72 million, including a $2 million filly at its 1701 SW 60th Avenue location, with the next auction scheduled for April 14-17. Ocala-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Molly the Dog statue was moved to the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala on Mar. 14. Its owner said the piece has found its forever home. WCJB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Florida dipped slightly Friday morning after a coordinated oil reserve release helped ease the cost surge from the Iran War — prices remain about 83 cents above pre-war levels with mixed shifts across metro areas and rising diesel costs affecting truckers. Ocala StarBanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marion County officials will vote Tuesday, March 17 at 9 a.m. on a special permit request from homeowners Andres Hernandez and Gladisleidys Gonzalez to keep two horses on their 1.29-acre lot on SW 80th Street in Dunnellon’s Rolling Hills subdivision plus include strict waste management conditions for the environmental zone. Ocala-News
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Marion County Fair at I-75 Flea Market
4-11 p.m. — i-75 Flea Market-Vallejo Eventos — $5 admission — Experience family-friendly rides, games, live music, and thrilling circus acts at this annual community fair.
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Park After Dark: Musical Mosaic Featuring Gypsy Sparrow
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Sholom Park — $20 per person — Experience a dynamic concert with Gypsy Sparrow performing classic hits across the decades.
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Tara Cannistraci Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Marion Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of Bronx-born humor from Italian-American comedian Tara Cannistraci.
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3rd Annual Ocala Spring Craft Fair
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free entry — Discover over 200 artisans showcasing their creativity and craftsmanship at this vibrant craft fair.
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Tailgate at For Love of the Horse Polo Classic
12-6 p.m. — Florida Horse Park — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a thrilling afternoon of competitive polo in Ocala's scenic horse capital.
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Ocala Arabian Spring Qualifier
8 AM – 9 PM — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free admission — Celebrate the beauty and versatility of the Arabian horse across various disciplines.
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Southern Easter Prix-Fixe
12-5 p.m. — Stirrups Restaurant — Reservations required — Celebrate Easter with a Southern-inspired four-course menu and unlimited mimosas.
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Orange Blossom Classic
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Varies — Experience top-level Quarter Horse competition with significant prize money on the line.
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Art Park Literary and Poetry Festival
10 AM - 5 PM — Tuscawilla Art Park — Free entry — Celebrate the power of language with live poetry, author showcases, and musical performances.
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A Sudden Impulse Quarter Horse Show
8 AM – 8 PM — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — $735,000 in guaranteed prize money — Experience thrilling competition with AQHA and NSBA classes at this premier equestrian event.
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