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Marion County Commission set to rule on scenic roads

May 11, 2011

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Marion County Commissioners will consider nominees for designation as Scenic Roads that could lead to twice as many local roads receiving the special status that restricts development for the sake of preserving the aesthetic appeal of these historic areas. It is an admittedly contentious issue with heavy hitters on both sides weighing in on the [...]

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Great Recession is hard on the once thriving horse industry

December 3, 2010

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  As a sad reminder of the tough economic times faced by everyone the once thriving horse industry in Ocala has reached a tipping point of sorts and the ones paying the heaviest price are the once valuable stallions and mares that in their heyday commanded sales prices of hundreds of thousands to millions of [...]

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