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Marion County just crossed a big milestone, and there's plenty to do while the weather starts to turn. Jazz at the Reilly, a hometown TEDx, and a fall festival out in Weirsdale all make the cut this week.
Local Events
Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge, with Randy Brecker and Kate McGarry | Reilly Arts Center, Ocala | Thursday, Sept 24, 7:30 PM
A 30th-anniversary jazz ensemble tour stop with celebrated guest artists, their first in Central Florida in over three years.
For: Adults
Cottom Farm's 2nd Annual Fall Festival | 41407 Edna C Blvd, Weirsdale | Saturday, Sept 26, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
A free family fall festival with seasonal activities for all ages.
For: Families and Kids
TEDxOcala: Rhythm & Intersections | Reilly Arts Center, Ocala | Saturday, Sept 26, 10:00 AM
Locally organized TEDx talks exploring how the patterns that guide our lives meet the moments that redefine them.
For: Adults
Elon's new company is private. These 3 tickers aren't.
The next Apple may already exist. Insider sources say Elon has spent two years building a secret device inside Tesla's facilities — one he claims will be "10x bigger than the largest product in history."
There's just one problem: the company is private, and unless you know Elon personally, you can't buy a single share. That was true until Guardian's research team found three public ticker symbols sitting in the launch supply chain.
Click here to see all 3 tickers, free of charge.
You won't hear these names on CNBC — Wall Street hasn't published a word on the connection. But when the launch hits September 21, that quiet ends.
Some are already calling this the biggest opportunity since AI. For anyone who missed Apple before the iPhone, this may be a second look at that kind of setup.
Explore Florida
12 Reasons to Love Mount Dora, an Easy Drive East
From the historic Lakeside Inn to Renninger's antiques and the Palm Island boardwalk, Mount Dora keeps giving visitors reasons to wander downtown.
Retirement and Money
The Nest Egg You Need to Retire Comfortably in Florida
Investopedia breaks down what it actually takes to retire comfortably here, from how far Social Security stretches to the insurance and tax factors that move the number.
Key Takeaway: Florida's tax advantages still count for a lot, but a realistic budget matters more than chasing a magic number.
Healthy Living
4 Essential Exercise Types for Aging Well
AARP breaks down why strength, cardio, balance, and flexibility all deserve a spot in your routine as you age.
Key Takeaway: Mixing all four beats maxing out just one.
Seasonal / Homeownership
7 Things Your Homeowners Insurance Actually Covers
Family Handyman rounds up lesser-known covered items, including sheds, first responder damage, and even dog bites.
Your Florida Home News
Fall is the perfect time for a home checkup, even in Florida. This week Nancy walks through five simple steps that can prevent expensive repairs and lower your utility costs.
Nancy Deichman, Owner/Realtor, RE/MAX Premier Realty | (352) 427-5704 | [email protected]
What's Selling for Under $200K
$195,000 | Room to Settle In, SW Ocala
3BR / 2.5BA Ocala home with an easy layout and space to make it your own.
Listed by Beth Anthony.
Room to Grow Under $500K
$217,500 | A Solid Fit in NE Ocala
3BR / 1.5BA Ocala home with a comfortable layout and room to grow into.
Listed by Randy Barnes.
Luxury Living
$1,150,000 | Space Built for Entertaining, SW Ocala
4BR / 4BA Ocala home from The RE/MAX Collection, with upscale finishes and plenty of room to host.
Listed by Cory Freilich.
Marion County Keeps Growing
Marion County added nearly 20,000 residents over the past year, pushing the population past 447,000.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 8/9/26-8/15/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Marion | 275 | 205 | 147 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (8/22/26-9/21/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Marion | $275,000 | $310,829 |
What it means: active listings still outnumber what's selling by nearly two to one, so buyers browsing Marion County have some room to negotiate, even as pending contracts point to steady demand moving toward closing.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 8/9/26-8/15/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 8/22/26-9/21/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Marion County.
Sponsor
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Family in town this fall? Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites keeps a room ready minutes from I-75.
Closing
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