Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
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🏘️ Community
Ocala’s seventh annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade raised $11,046 for foster children in Marion County on Dec.
6 when Tim Bascom and Ocala Main Street presented a check to The Fostering Foundation amid decorated carts, food trucks, and float judging in the historic district.
At Hickory Knoll Apartments on Dec.
20, the Psi Chi chapter of Omega Psi Phi + Helping Hands Charity Outreach spread Christmas cheer in NE Ocala as Ronald Jones explained why Santa made an early visit.
On Friday, Dec. 19, Habitat for Humanity hosted house blessings on NW 14th Street in Ocala as the Mann and Jones families received keys to their new homes built through Women Build 2025 and Realtor Build — a community effort to provide lasting housing solutions.
💼 Business
Locals have voiced mixed views about the proposed Home Depot at On Top of the World along State Road 200—some expect better access and job opportunities while others worry about traffic, noise, and safety.
The debate reflects community concerns over new business development in the area.
🎭 Culture
On Saturday, hundreds of youth showcased their livestock skills at the Spirit of the Elf event at the Southeast Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, organized by the Junior Sheep Association and Marion County 4-H Foundation as practice for the Southeastern Youth Fair (teaching basics like doe and wether).
📰 Real Estate
Phillips Edison Group seeks a waiver on its SW Hwy 484 Super Center project near SW Hwy 484 and SW 57th Ave to build a 146,261-sqft retailer with outparcels.
County staff will review the proposal Monday as the area sees rapid commercial and residential growth.
🎉 Ocala Events
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Christmas Eve Service
6:30-7:30 p.m. — World Equestrian Center - Ocala — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas Eve with music, carols, and a meaningful message.
Young Artist Competition - Honors Recital
3-5 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Complimentary tickets for subscribers — Experience the inspiring performances of young musicians competing for soloist opportunities with the Ocala Symphony.
Cherokee Jazz and Rock Night
6-9 p.m. — The Pavilion at Green Gaits — Free entry — Enjoy smooth saxophone melodies and keyboard classics in a lively jazz and rock performance.
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