Social Scene | December 2022

Thousands of people crowded into the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on November 5th for the 41st annual Marion County Chili Cook-off to benefit The Cornerstone School. 

Photo by Bruce Ackerman
Pictured: Front: Hailey Wood; Top, from left: Rebecca Wood, Gary Martz Jr., Brandie Thurston and Patricia Martz

Great Florida Cattle Drive Social
HERLONG MANSION
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The Great Florida Cattle Drive 2022—Celebrating 500 Years of Cattle in Florida takes place December 4th-10th. On October 20th, the Florida Cow Culture Preservation Committee hosted a festive sign-up soiree in Micanopy.

Jennifer Schuck and Wendy Wilson
Jennifer Schuck and Wendy Wilson
Jerome Feaster and Doyle Conner Jr.
Jerome Feaster and Doyle Conner Jr.
Crockett and Monica Turner
Crockett and Monica Turner
Sheryl Clark and Marie Montgomery
Sheryl Clark and Marie Montgomery
Noah Hunton
Noah Hunton

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Josh Jurczak, Stephanie Jurczak, Benjamin, Stephanie and Ava Fitzgerald
Josh Jurczak, Stephanie Jurczak, Benjamin, Stephanie and Ava Fitzgerald
Barbara Fitos, Laurie Zink and her dog Ryder, Greg Thompson, Laurie Reeder and Mark Rhodes
Barbara Fitos, Laurie Zink and her dog Ryder, Greg Thompson, Laurie Reeder and Mark Rhodes
Top: Melanie and Nathaniel Dodge; Bottom: Abby and Chase Dodge
Top: Melanie and Nathaniel Dodge; Bottom: Abby and Chase Dodge
Leon Lightburn and Brooke Hanes
Leon Lightburn and Brooke Hanes
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Ocala Arts Festival
DOWNTOWN OCALA
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

Fine Arts For Ocala’s 55th annual Ocala Arts Festival on October 22nd and 23rd drew a record-breaking crowd and showcased the works of professional, student and emerging artists. The Best of Show award went to William Kidd.

MCA Block Party
BRICK CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The Marion Cultural Alliance hosted a unique opening reception on November 4th during which ticket-holders received a piece of donated art created by celebrities, local artists and others. The works were on display in November for all to enjoy.

Beth Cannon and Jaye Baillie
Beth Cannon and Jaye Baillie
Ashley Justiniano and Jonia McGill
Ashley Justiniano and Jonia McGill
Ryan Neumann
Ryan Neumann
Saul Reyes and James McCune
Saul Reyes and James McCune
Cristina Rodriguez and Lina Sapata
Cristina Rodriguez and Lina Sapata

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Hope Meffert and Larry Moody
Hope Meffert and Larry Moody
Gwen Devane, Cindy Eisenschenk and Harold Devane
Gwen Devane, Cindy Eisenschenk and Harold Devane
Julia Butler Luffman and Charlotte Spell Bunyan
Julia Butler Luffman and Charlotte Spell Bunyan
Anna Moody and Margaret Lehman
Anna Moody and Margaret Lehman
Gerald Boyd and Martha Griffin Pharmer
Gerald Boyd and Martha Griffin Pharmer

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Ocala High School Class of ’58 Reunion
ANNA AND LARRY MOODY FARM
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

On October 22nd, 33 members of the class gathered to share a meal, memorabilia and memories. The hosts graduated with the class: Larry was a quarterback with the Ocala Wildcats and Anna was a cheerleader.

Marion County Chili Cook-Off
SOUTHEASTERN LIVESTOCK PAVILION
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

On November 5th, the pavilion was jam-packed with folks supporting the annual Cornerstone School fundraiser. The event included entertainment and a car show. The winners included: Judge’s Choice Chili, Florida Twirling Academy; People’s Choice Chili, Marion County Fire Rescue.

Jaylon Blackburn, Daniel Effren and Luke Gorman
Jaylon Blackburn, Daniel Effren and Luke Gorman
Michelle Charron, Sean Kennedy and Rhonda Dixon
Michelle Charron, Sean Kennedy and Rhonda Dixon
Marvin Davis, Brandi DuCoeur, Brett Ortagus, Brad Hardy and Eric Young
Marvin Davis, Brandi DuCoeur, Brett Ortagus, Brad Hardy and Eric Young
Damon Kingsley
Damon Kingsley
Hayley and Janna Abbott
Hayley and Janna Abbott

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