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#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

Ocala. Florida

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Day Trip To St. Augustine, Florida

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Since moving to Florida in 2002, we’ve enjoyed exploring the sunshine state. One of the spots we wanted to visit was St. Augustine so last week my husband & I planned a day trip there. Did you know St. Augustine was founded in 1565 and is the oldest established city in the US? St. Augustine…

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Day Trip: Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

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My husband Billy and I have been to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park many times, but this was our grandbabies first visit, and they had a great time! He’s going to be 2 in a few weeks and she’s turned 3 a few months ago. We went in March, which is right before it starts getting…

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Fun Day At The Florida Aquarium

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We visited the Florida Aquarium with our children in 2007, so when our four-year-old granddaughter wanted to go we knew she would enjoy it! Florida Aquarium Hours The Florida Aquarium is open every day from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. The only two days they are closed is Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Since they’re only…

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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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YMCA Trunk or Treat | Ocala 2021

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Halloween got off to an early start this year thanks to the Frank Deluca YMCA in Ocala. On Friday, 10/22 they hosted a truck or treat for our community, complete with a DJ, tons of goodies, decked out vehicles and awesome costumes.  Thank you to Marion County Sheriffs Office for handing out candy.  Thank you…

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Pumpkin Patch In Florida | Ocala Pumpkin Patch 2021

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There’s no shortage of pumpkin patches in the Ocala area, but only one original Ocala Pumpkin Patch. Simple, casual fun with family activities on select nights (see below).  From their Facebook page – “The  Ocala Pumpkin Patch will open at First United Methodist Church, 1126 E Silver Springs Blvd on October 15th and will be…

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