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Ocala's Appleton Museum of Art was a gift from Arthur Appleton, a Chicago businessman who fell in love with horse country and opened the museum in 1987. This Saturday you can walk through it for free. Plus a live orchestra playing along with Aladdin, the Ocala Food and Wine Festival at WEC, and a vintage market worth circling on the calendar.
Local Events
Free First Saturday | Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala | Saturday, Nov 7, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Admission is free all day, so it's a great excuse to finally see the galleries or bring along a visiting friend.
For: Families
Disney's Aladdin in Concert | Reilly Arts Center, Downtown Ocala | Saturday-Sunday, Nov 7-8
The 1992 movie plays on the big screen while a live orchestra performs the whole score.
For: Families and Kids
Ocala Food and Wine Festival | World Equestrian Center, Ocala | Thursday-Sunday, Nov 5-8
Saturday's Grand Tasting (1:00-5:00 PM) brings unlimited samples, a beer garden, and a wine pull, and Sunday wraps up with a jazz brunch.
For: Adults (21+)
Save the Date: Downtown Ocala Fall Vintage Market | 151 SE Osceola Ave, Downtown Ocala | Saturday, Nov 14, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
More than 50 vendors with vintage finds from the 1950s to Y2K, plus food trucks and live music.
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Explore Florida
Swim With a Real Mermaid in Vero Beach
A Vero Beach performer offers underwater mermaid experiences for all ages, and it's an easy weekend trip to the Atlantic side. Kids love it, and so do plenty of grown-ups.
This Week's Grocery Savings: ALDI Specials and Publix BOGOs
Holiday baking season is close, so it's a good week to stock up on flour, butter, and spices at ALDI and check what Publix has on BOGO.
Front Porch Riddle
What has a neck but no head, and wears a cap?
Find the answer at the bottom of this email!
Retirement and Money
8 Monthly Bills You Might Be Overpaying
Phone, internet, insurance, and streaming plans have a way of creeping up when nobody's looking. This rundown shows where to look first and how to ask for a better rate.
Key Takeaway: One phone call to your provider can often trim a bill you've been paying on autopilot.
Healthy Living
What Your Eyes May Say About How You're Aging
Researchers looked at nearly 30,000 eye scans and found the back of the eye may offer clues to how fast the body is aging. One more good reason to keep that yearly eye exam.
Key Takeaway: Routine eye exams check more than your glasses prescription.
Around Town
A New Thoroughbred Racetrack Could Be Coming to Marion County
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association and a development partner have secured more than 300 acres in Marion County for a new racetrack. For the Horse Capital of the World, it could mean new jobs, visitors, and a bigger spotlight on local farms.
Your Florida Home News
Why the Holidays Can Be a Smart Time to Sell
Most sellers wait until after the holidays, so fewer homes are on the market right now. Nancy explains why that quieter stretch can work in your favor if you're thinking about selling your Ocala home.
Questions about your home's value? Call Nancy Deichman, Owner, RE/MAX Premier Realty, at (352) 427-5704 or email [email protected].
Real estate commissions are always negotiable.
Luxury Living
$569,900 | Room to Spread Out in Southwest Ocala
4BR / 2BA Ocala home in a quiet southwest neighborhood, with space for guest rooms, a home office, or both. Close to shopping, dining, and the World Equestrian Center without giving up a peaceful street.
Listed by Mary Johnson.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 10/25/26-10/31/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Marion | 270 | 164 | 193 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (10/3/26-11/2/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Marion | $275,000 | $316,521 |
What it means: more homes came on the market and closings picked up this week, and homes that sold this past month still went for about 99% of asking, so well-priced homes are moving.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 10/25/26-10/31/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 10/3/26-11/2/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Marion County.
Front Porch Riddle Answer: A bottle. Fitting, with the Ocala Food and Wine Festival at WEC this weekend.
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Closing
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