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Life With Joanne

#FloridaBlogger | Photo-taker | Native New Yorker | Wife, Mom to 3, Mom-Mom to 2, Pet mama to 4 cats + a 22 yr old iguana | #RealLife

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I fully support local business and enjoy sharing all that Florida, and the Ocala/Marion County area has to offer. ♥

Howl-oween Paw-ty: Marion County Humane Society + CenterState Bank

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There were so many local Halloween activities going on that it was hard to choose which ones to attend. This event supported a local organization that was close to my heart so I had to go! The Marion County Humane Society is our county’s only no-kill shelter. They do amazing work and I support their…

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Filed Under: Local Love, Travel + Adventures Tagged With: autumn

Brick City Carnival 2019 | Ocala

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We had a great evening at the 2nd annual Brick City Carnival! This family-friendly event was organized by the Friends of Marion County Parks & Recreation. We’ve been running a little on empty so we needed a fun night out, and I’m so glad we went. There were lots of cute carnival games for the…

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Filed Under: Local Love, Travel + Adventures Tagged With: autumn

Hurricane Dorian | Central Florida

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It looks like Hurricane Dorian decided not to visit us after all. After living in Florida since 2002, we’ve learned how to be prepared as best we can, but even that is not enough sometimes. Hurricane Dorian was on track to hit Florida yesterday and after seeing the devastation it caused in the Bahamas, I…

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Replacing The HVAC System In Our Home

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Living in Florida means we have our central air conditioning turned on most of the year. There’s a small window between January and February that we use heat. Our unit broke down last year and having a new one installed costs thousands but our finances were already tight. We had recently received custody of our…

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Family Fun At Sawgrass Marriott In Ponte Vedra, Fl

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If you’re planning a family vacation in sunny Florida, let me share my amazing weekend at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa with you. They graciously invited me, along with three other Florida bloggers to bring our families and experience what this full-service resort has to offer. Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa may be…

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Butterfly Festival at the Ocala Library

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Today our local library held a  Butterfly Festival.  My husband & I took the little ones, plus we met up with friends which made the day even more fun. The staff and volunteers planned and hosted a fun event for our community, and we had such a great time. My family has a special connection…

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