Letter from the Publisher

from Ocala Magazine January 2023

Kiwanis Korner

Optimism for a great 2023

WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR and as such we count our blessings once again. Among the ways we count our blessings is by giving back to the community we all love, and part of that giving comes through our annual OM Charity Register, now in its 18th year. With so many different causes and organizations built to aid them, it can sometimes be overwhelming in deciphering all the possibilities that exist for the charity-minded giver. That’s where the Charity Register comes in handy, by organizing the myriad organizations into a tidy, readable magazine. One of our main missions at Ocala Magazine is spotlighting all the charitable work that takes place in our community, and I’m proud to be a part of that rich history.

For 2023 we are also looking forward to the return of our Nurses Appreciation event. Since the onset of COVID-19, the tradition of honoring our local nurses has been shelved due to health concerns, but we are now ready thanks mainly to the work provided by these dedicated professionals the past several years in helping us cope with the pandemic. The event is going to take place May 23 at the World Equestrian Center and will be a festive way to give thanks to the nurses who helped navigate Charityus all through one of the toughest medical stretches in our nation’s history. R E G I S T E R

The year 2023 will also mark the 43rd for Ocala Magazine, which has evolved in shape and substance the entire time. From our knowledgeable sales staff to our extraordinary team of creative artists and writers, I am so blessed to be surrounded by the best talent.

I was never a publisher by trade, but since entering the industry I’ve learned so much thanks to being surrounded by the brightest minds this area has to offer. And as I have learned and continued to grow as a publisher, so has the magazine grown and become a source of pride for this ever-expanding community of ours. Ocala Magazine’s 2023 Comprehensive Resource for Charities, Needs and Volunteering Opportunities in Ocala/Marion County

For the coming year, Ocala Magazine aims to continue bringing elegant PLUS: lifestyle stories while at the same time providing readers with compelling conA Profi le of Giving in Marion County AND: tent that provides a glimpse into many different aspects of the community. The Animal Lovers Take Heart stories may be important in their news value or as strong narratives of local personalities. They may evoke laughter or anger and may touch on issues that foster a wide range of emotions. One can find relevant journalism side by side with brilliant lifestyle content, while at the same time learning about all the city and county have to offer their citizens.

My optimism for 2023 is boundless because of the faith I have in the people of this community, which have made Ocala/Marion County second to none in terms of places to live. The people of Ocala have made this a great place to live and deserve a magazine that lives up to the standard of its citizens, and we strive to make Ocala Magazine just such a publication.

I raise a toast to the new year and wish everyone a most prosperous 2023!