Clayton Dantzler, Gracelyn Graham, Grayson Dantzler and Maylani Bradshaw were some of the many guests who enjoyed the Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the Ocala Juneteenth Celebration Commission and the City of Ocala on June 18th. Photo by Bruce Ackerman
Juneteenth Celebration MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. RECREATION COMPLEX Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The Ocala Juneteenth Celebration Commission and the City of Ocala hosted the June 18th event, which drew a large crowd who enjoyed a variety of vendors, entertainment, speakers and food, with sponsorships to provide scholarships for high school seniors.
Rondell Monroe, Harryha Shell, Nalaya Hicks, and J.J. ThomasTop, from left: Shavonda and Walter Grimes. Bottom, from left: Kiersten McAllister, Kingston McAllister, Kourtlynn McAllister and Cherish GoodsonYani Hamilton
Juneteenth Fundraiser ONE HEALTH CENTER Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The elegant evening event on June 18th, hosted by R.A.M.A.L. Educational & Social Services, included dinner, dancing, a silent auction and raffles, with proceeds to benefit community projects, scholarships for at-risk and non-traditional students, tutoring and mentoring.
Anne Bulmer, Sharon Duca, Barbara Brooks, Allie Gore and Terri JohnsonDrs. Riadh and Manal FakhouryTe’Sha Jackson and Helen CouncilDaniel Banks and Judith BullenDawn Johnson, Patricia Robinson, Dr. Pamela Lewin, Fonya Kendrick, Allie Gore, Carolyn Adams and Dr. Philip Johnson
Ocala Style Women’s Expo COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The event on June 25th featured a slate of inspiring guest speakers, demonstrations, shopping, networking, food, giveaways and a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes. PACE Center for Girls – Marion was the beneficiary of proceeds from ticket sales and the raffle.
James Hagans, Carole Savage-Hagans and Gretchen SpringerHeather Goodnight-Brown and Victoria AlvarezGuest speakers Attorneys Mary Catherine Landt and Janet Behnke, at rightLoring FelixJudi Hunter and Nancy PorterLiz Hernandez, Beulah Carey, Sierra Rebchook, Anna Wilemon and Kristin AinscowStacey AnsleyMajor Angy ScrobleJuleen Lawton, Beulah Carey and Liz HernandezAmy Alvarado and Maggie WeakleyDr. Katherine O’Brien
Brazen Bash SOUTHEASTERN LIVESTOCK PAVILION Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County hosted the June 30th event that featured Rashad Jones of Big Lee’s BBQ, fun activities, food, music and giveaways. Brazen is a positive youth development program for ages 11 to 18.
John Gray, Jacob Cooke, Rashad Jones and Deasia FlemingMelissa Burnette and Shaelyn St. CyrKayden Jackson, Deputy Dale Boileau and Michael JacksonKyndal Chery, Audrina Burnett and Sarra FergusonAudrina BurnettCykeira Phelps and Monica BryantDixie Norris, Tanya Ousley and Maddie JohnsonMonica Dasilva and Kaelen ShannonBill Thompson, Jessie Driggers, Tracey Sapp and Kelly Conklin
