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Presented by Showcase Properties of Central Florida. Discover Ocala focuses on what makes Ocala and the surrounding area a unique community with plenty to offer residents year-round. Our podcast goes in-depth on different organizations, charities, events, and efforts that shape our every day life for the better, all based right here in Central Florida.
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Episode 15: Give 4 Marion with Ashley Wheeler-Gerds
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In episode 15, our host Valerie Dailey and guest host Samantha Dailey sit down with guest Ashley Wheeler-Gerds, Director of Strategic Engagement for the Community Foundation of Ocala / Marion County, to discuss Give 4 Marion. Run by the Community Foundation of Ocala/Marion County, Give 4 Marion is giving event fueled by the power of collaboration a…
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Get ready for an exciting episode of Discover Ocala! In Episode 14, host Valerie Dailey dives into another staple here in the Horse Capital of the World®– the Ocala Farm Ministry. Serving over 500 horse farms in Marion County, the Ocala Farm Ministry aims to support and connect farm workers and their families throughout the area. Join Valerie as sh…
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Episode 13: Harnessing Health Equine Worker Health Initiative
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Get ready for an exciting episode of Discover Ocala! In Episode 13, host Valerie Dailey dives into the AdventHealth Ocala Foundation's groundbreaking new project – Harnessing Health, an Equine Worker Health Initiative designed to break down barriers and provide healthcare access for equine workers throughout Marion County. Join Valerie as she sits …
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Join us in the latest episode of Discover Ocala, where host Valerie Dailey explores the captivating story behind one of the area's most distinctive institutions – Seminole Feed. Listen along to Valerie as she engages in a captivating conversation with David Stephens, VP of Sales & Operations, and Angie Crawford, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at S…
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Episode 11: UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners
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Join host Valerie Dailey in Episode 11 as she delves into the vibrant world of Marion County's UF/IFAS Master Gardeners. These dedicated volunteers, under the guidance of the Horticulture Extension Agent, are the backbone of green initiatives across the county. From nurturing youth education to crafting captivating landscapes rooted in Florida-Frie…
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Episode 10: Karen & Shannon Cobbs of Grandview Clydesdales
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In Episode 10 of Discover Ocala, we meet with Karen and Shannon Cobbs, co-owners of Grandview Clydesdales to discuss their numerous contributions to Ocala's equestrian excellence. Karen and Shannon are not only the co-owners of Grandview Clydesdale Farm, but also the creators and hosts of the only elite level draft horse show located right here in …
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Episode 9: Dawn Bowman with the Ocala Downtown Market
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In our latest episode of Discover Ocala, our host Valerie Dailey meets with Dawn Bowman, the current Director of the Ocala Downtown Market and REALTOR® with Showcase Properties of Central Florida. Dawn shares her experience with growing a successful weekly market, working directly with vendors, and the unique events and experiences available at the…
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Episode 8: Jaye Baillie of the Marion Cultural Alliance
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Join us for the latest episode of Discover Ocala as our host, Valerie Dailey, sits with guest Jaye Baillie, the executive director of the Marion Cultural Alliance. In this episode, Valerie and Jaye discuss Jaye's Top 10 Cultural landmarks, Ocala's art community, giving back to area artists, and the impacts of local arts and culture. MCA is a local …
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In the latest episode of the Discover Ocala podcast, we delve into the heart of community empowerment and engagement! Join our guest host, Samantha Dailey– a dedicated member of the Junior League of Ocala and REALTOR® at Showcase Properties of Central Florida– as she leads an insightful conversation about The Junior League of Ocala. Joining her are…
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Episode 6: Jennifer Murty of Magnolia Media Company
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Join our host, Valerie Dailey, in the latest episode of Discover Ocala! Valerie is joined by Jennifer Murty, the owner of Magnolia Media company. Their endeavors include the publishing The Ocala Gazette, an award-winning independent local newspaper, as well as Ocala Style, a local lifestyle magazine. Together, Valerie and Jennifer discuss different…
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Episode 5: Parks and Recreation of Marion County
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In the latest episode of Discover Ocala, join our host Valerie Dailey as she sits down with Jim Couillard, the Director of Parks and Recreation for Marion County, and Roxanne Free, a REALTOR® with Showcase Properties of Central Florida. Together, they delve into the plethora of incredible outdoor opportunities that Marion County has in store for it…
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Join our host, Valerie Dailey, in the fourth episode of our podcast series Discover Ocala as she sits down with a man best known for being behind the scenes and camera, Sean Kaplan! Sean is the Executive Producer of Horse Capital Television and the founder/CEO of Kaplan Media. In this episode, Valerie and Sean discuss Sean's history in the media fi…
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Join our host, Valerie Dailey, in the third episode of our podcast series Discover Ocala as she sits down with some of the creative forces behind Katya Vineyards, a local family-owned restaurant and winery focused on good food, great company, and incredible wine– all based right here in Ocala, Florida! In this episode, Valerie is joined by three es…
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Join our host, Valerie Dailey, in the second episode of our podcast series as she delves into the world of HITS Shows, a prominent name in the Hunter/Jumper horse shows and dressage competitions in the United States. Valerie is joined by three esteemed guests: Joe Norick, the Chief Customer Officer of HITS Shows, Liz Gray, a skilled competitor at H…
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In our first episode, our host Valerie Dailey sits down with guests Molly Rowe, Clayton Wagner, and Samantha Dailey to discuss the Southeastern Youth Fair, the largest all-youth show in the country! The SEYF is a unique organization that provides Marion County youth the opportunity to learn the importance of agriculture and related industries throu…
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