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Manatees can't handle water much colder than about 68 degrees, which is why hundreds of them crowd into Crystal River's warm springs every winter. Manatee season is officially here, and it's about an hour from Ocala. Also inside: a free way to see if Florida is holding money in your name, and a second Target that may be headed for SR 200.
Local Events
Marion County Veterans Day Ceremony | Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, 2601 SE Fort King St | Wednesday, Nov 11, 11:00 AM
Marion County students present the county's official ceremony each year, with fire trucks raising a giant flag overhead. Bring a chair and come a little early.
For: Families and Seniors
WEC November Show Series II | World Equestrian Center, Ocala | Wednesday-Sunday, Nov 11-15
A week of hunter and jumper competition in the heart of horse country, and spectators get in and park for free.
For: Families
Save the Date: 4th Annual Ocala Holiday Craft Show | World Equestrian Center, Expo 1 | Friday-Sunday, Nov 13-15
Handmade gifts, live music while you shop, and free photos with Santa all three days.
Save the Date: Symphony Under the Lights | Tuscawilla Park, Ocala | Friday, Dec 4, 7:00 PM
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra and Ocala Youth Symphony play a free holiday concert under the stars.
Want weekend plans? Our full local events roundup lands in your inbox Thursday afternoon.
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Explore Florida
Manatee Season Is Here in Crystal River
From November through April, manatees gather in Crystal River's spring-fed waters, about an hour from Ocala. You can see them from a kayak or the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk, or even swim alongside them, the only place in Florida where that's allowed.
This Week's Grocery Savings: ALDI Specials and Publix BOGOs
Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away, so it's a smart week to grab canned pumpkin, stuffing mix, and baking staples at ALDI and see what Publix has on BOGO.
Front Porch Riddle
What has a bed but never sleeps, and a mouth but never eats?
Find the answer at the bottom of this email!
Retirement and Money
Is Florida Holding Money With Your Name on It?
Old deposits, forgotten refunds, and uncashed checks often end up with the state when nobody claims them. Florida's official search is free and takes about a minute.
Key Takeaway: Search your name, plus any maiden or business names. Claiming your money through the state never costs a fee.
Healthy Living
Simple Ways to Protect Your Hearing
Hearing loss tends to creep in so slowly that most of us don't notice until conversations get harder to follow. Health.com rounds up the everyday habits experts say can help slow it down.
Key Takeaway: A quick hearing check is an easy way to catch changes early.
Around Town
A Second Target May Be Coming to SR 200
Plans have been proposed for a second Target in Marion County, near State Road 200. For folks on the southwest side, that could mean a shorter shopping trip, along with more traffic on an already busy corridor.
Your Florida Home News
Need to sell your house fast? Nancy explains when a cash buyer might be the right move.
Questions about your home's value? Call Nancy Deichman, Owner, RE/MAX Premier Realty, at (352) 427-5704 or email [email protected].
Luxury Living
$509,950 | Room for Everyone in Heath Brook Preserve
4BR / 3.5BA Ocala home in the Preserve at Heath Brook, built in 2019 with about 2,834 square feet of living space. A three-car garage leaves room for the cars, the golf cart, and a workshop, and Saddlewood Elementary is about two miles away.
Listed by Luis Lopez.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 11/1/26-11/7/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Marion | 248 | 175 | 125 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (10/10/26-11/9/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Marion | $275,000 | $323,208 |
What it means: new contracts picked up from last week while closings slowed, and homes that sold this past month still went for about 98% of asking, so well-priced homes keep moving.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 11/1/26-11/7/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 10/10/26-11/9/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Marion County.
Front Porch Riddle Answer: A river. The Silver and the Rainbow are both at their prettiest for a cool-weather paddle right now.
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