South Marion Citizen

12/19/2024

🍇 The Cocktail That’s a Showstopper! 💜

Turn heads at your holiday gatherings with the stunning Purple Delight—a vibrant, flavorful drink that’s as delightful as it is delicious! 🌟 Thanks to Senica Air Conditioning for making every moment picture-perfect.

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With its surprising color, this slightly tart cocktail made with verbena tea is a delight to sip!

12/17/2024

🎉 A Margarita with a Festive Twist! 🎄

Shake up your holiday happy hour with the Express Margarita—a bold, tangy drink ready to take your taste buds on a festive adventure! 🍹💃 Click the link for the recipe and thank Senica Air Conditioning for bringing the holiday chill to your celebrations.

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Refreshing and sweet, this easy-to-make cocktail is perfect for adding some sunshine to your festivities.

12/14/2024

🏖️ Bring the Tropics to Your Holiday! 🎅

What happens when Christmas meets a beach getaway? 🌊 The Christmas on the Beach Cocktail is your answer! Escape to paradise in a glass with this fruity festive treat.

Thanks to Senica Air Conditioning for cooling down the holidays with style! 🎄🌴

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Looking for an exotic way to celebrate Christmas? Fall for the charm of this delicious cocktail with flavors that evoke seaside memories.

12/12/2024

☕ For the Coffee Lovers: Your New Holiday Favorite! 🎄

Warm up your evenings with the Last Coffee Cocktail—a cozy concoction perfect for a fireside toast! 🕯️✨ Discover the recipe for this caffeinated cheer and thank Senica Air Conditioning for always keeping things just right! 🍹

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Did the sun go down a few hours ago? There’s no better way to end the evening than with this hearty coffee cocktail!

12/05/2024

🎅 Sip Like the First Lady of the North Pole! ❤️

Mrs. Claus is stepping up her game with this festive and flavorful Martini that’s as sweet as a candy cane and as classy as Christmas itself! 🍸✨

Click below for the recipe and let the holiday magic pour into your glass! Thanks to Senica Air Conditioning for making your celebrations as cool as your cocktails. 🎄🎁

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Did you know that Mrs. Claus likes a drink every now and then? Here's her favorite cocktail!

11/28/2024

🌨️ Step into a Winter Wonderland! ❄️

Escape the holiday hustle with the frosty and refreshing Ice Palace Cocktail—a perfect blend of elegance and chill! 🌬️ Click the link to discover how to craft this icy delight. Cheers to cool vibes, brought to you by Senica Air Conditioning, keeping you cool year-round! ❄️🍸

👉 https://tinyurl.com/4exf2ujp

This bright blue cocktail combines an array of tropical ingredients to warm your soul on a cold winter’s night.

11/28/2024

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the Marion Citizen 🦃

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for our wonderful community, our dedicated readers, and the opportunity to share stories that bring us all together. Thank you for trusting us to keep you informed and connected.

From our family to yours, may your day be filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. ❤️

11/25/2024

🎄✨ Spread the Joy of Christmas! ✨🎄

Local churches, let your community know about your Christmas programs and holiday worship services! From beautiful candlelight services to festive events, share the season’s spirit by advertising with us. 🌟

Contact Erica (352) 564-2912

11/21/2024

Residents at Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club honor veterans with a ceremony, recognizing their service and dedication to our country.

Once again, residents at Ocala Palms (OP) Golf & Country Club had the privilege to pay our respect and gratitude to all veterans. Our hearts are filled with pride knowing

11/11/2024

Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day

Today, we pause to thank the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Your courage and dedication have made our freedoms possible, and we’re forever grateful.

To all veterans: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment. We honor you today and always.

10/11/2024

Marion County to Open Citizen Tree and Vegetative Debris Sites Following Hurricane Milton

Roadside Pick up to Start on Major Roadways Beginning Wednesday, October 16, 2024

This weekend, all Marion County recycling centers will resume normal operating hours and will be open on Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13, from 9 AM to 5 PM to accept household garbage.

The Baseline Transfer Station will also return to its regular hours, operating on Saturday from 7 AM to 5 PM but will be closed on Sunday, October 13.

In response to Hurricane Milton, we are also setting up designated drop-off locations for vegetative debris for citizens to use if needed.

These sites will be available from Sunday, October 13, through Sunday, October 27, 2024, and will be open daily from 8 AM to 7 PM.

The drop-off locations are as follows:

• Next to Belleview Public Library - 13145 SE County Highway 484, Belleview, FL 34420
• SW Hwy 484 and SW 57th Ave Road - 5700 SW Hwy 484, Ocala, FL 34473
• NE Jacksonville Road - 5823 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 34479

Additionally, our teams are preparing for roadside debris pickup from public roads throughout Marion County. We will begin collecting tree and vegetative debris from our major road network starting Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Please note that this service is specifically for tree debris and vegetative material and does not include yard clippings, construction debris, household garbage, or lot clearing.
We appreciate your cooperation as we work to clear our community of debris and restore normalcy following Hurricane Milton.

For more information or questions, please visit our Hurricane information webpage at: www.marionfl.org/emergency.

10/10/2024

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is now at a Level 2 partial activation as crews continue to restore power and clear debris across our county.

Government Office Openings:
The following offices will reopen tomorrow, October 11, 2024:

Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Marion County Offices
City of Belleview Offices
City of Dunnellon Offices
Marion County Courthouse
Marion County Federal Courthouse
Marion County Tax Collector’s Office
Marion County Property Appraiser’s Office

The City of Ocala Offices will remain closed tomorrow and reopen on Monday, October 14, 2024.

The Marion County Courthouse, Clerk of Court and Comptroller, and 5th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office announced they will be closed tomorrow, October 11, 2024, and reopen Monday, October 14, 2024.

The Baseline Transfer Station, along with the Dunnellon, Davis and Newton Recycling Centers, will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. today.

Citizens Information Line:
The Citizens Information Line will close at 3:00 p.m. today. To report trees and power lines down, please call the non-emergency line at (352) 732-9111. As always, please call 911 for emergencies.

10/10/2024

Property Damage Self-Reporting:

If your property sustained damage due to Hurricane Milton, please document the damage with photographs as soon as it is safe to do so. Additionally, citizens should make emergency repairs such as covering broken windows and damaged roofs and, if the home is uninhabitable, seek safe lodging.

To report damage to the Marion County Property Appraiser:
File a report at www.pa.marion.fl.us/damageassessmentreport.aspx
Call: 352-368-8300
Email: [email protected]
Download the Marion County PA app on a smartphone.
Visiting their website or using the app on a smartphone are the fastest ways to report damage.

Report Power Outages:
To report power outages, citizens are directed to contact their utility service providers at the numbers provided below:
Ocala Electric Utility: (352) 351-6666
Duke Energy: (800) 228-8485
SECO: (352) 237-4107
Clay Electric: (888) 434-9844
Withlacoochee River Electric: (352) 796-4382

Citizens Information Line:
The Citizens Information Line is open today for questions and assistance relating to the impacts of Hurricane Milton in Marion County. As always, please call 911 for emergencies.

10/10/2024

Due to Hurricane Milton, Waste Management has suspended collection services for trash, recycling, and yard waste for Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9-10. This includes Marion and Citrus County.

10/09/2024

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a flash flood warning for Marion County.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include:

Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Lynne, Fort McCoy, Citra, Juniper Springs, Anthony, Sparr, Santos, Silver Springs Shores, Ocala Airport, Lake Weir, Ocklawaha, Moss Bluff, Cross Creek, Weirsdale,
The Village of Briar Meadow, Orange Springs, Belleview and Dunnellon.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

10/08/2024

10/08/2024

Due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Milton, the following government offices in Marion County have announced closures:

Marion County Sheriff’s Office – Closing at noon on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, will remain closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Marion County Offices – Closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024.

City of Ocala Offices – Closing at noon on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and will remain closed on Thursday, October 10, 2024, and Friday, October 11, 2024.

Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office – Closing at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, will remain closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Marion County Courthouse – Closing at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, will remain closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller – Closing at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, will remain closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Marion County Tax Collector’s Office – Closing at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, will remain closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Marion County Property Appraiser’s Office – Closing at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, will remain closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Marion County Public Schools and CF are closed through Friday.

Additional updates regarding closures will be posted to marionso.com/hurricane-milton.

The following locations will open at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024, as emergency shelters in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Those seeking shelter should bring their own medications, food, and other essentials. Pet owners seeking shelter for animals should bring their own pet supplies, inclu...