Posted on 10/31/2019
In Ocala, we are blessed to have a lot of snowbirds come down during the winter months. A lot of these snowbirds have driven to Florida numerous times, but for some, living and driving in Florida is a new experience. Though we don’t have snow here in Florida, (that is, unless we get a freak winter storm that blows down to our region) but there are some driving tips you should know about. Here are five things snowbirds need to know about driving in Florida: Love bugs. If you’ve never seen a love bug, they’re rather cute insects. They don’t bite like the mosquitoes, fleas, or ticks do. In fact, they are pretty harmless. They fly paired up and move slowly. The big hazard, however, is that they love to commit buggy suicide on your car. These love bugs are highly acidic, so when they go splat on your car’s paint job, you would be wise to wash your car soon after. Otherwise, their acidic bodies will eat away at your car’s paint, and that’s ... read more
Posted on 10/1/2019
If you are looking for fun and family-friendly Halloween activities near Ocala this October, you’re in luck. There are several October events that we love and we thought we’d share them with you. Ocala's 4th Annual Oktoberfest For those of you who love beer and brats, you’ll enjoy Ocala’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This event features live music, a beer garden, yummy German food, and fun for everyone. Located at Tuscawilla Park, the address is 829 NE Sanchez Avenue in Ocala. Ocala Fall Horse Trials Being that Ocala is the center of many horse-related sporting events, the Ocala Fall Horse Trials are top of mind for a lot of equestrians in October. Located at the Florida Agricultural Center and Horse Park, this event takes place October 12 - 13, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The address is 11008 South Highway 475 in Ocala. Jeeptoberfest 2019 Sponsored by the Ocala Je ... read more