Discover Ocala

In the latest episode of the Discover Ocala podcast, we delve into the heart of community empowerment and engagement! Join our guest host, Samantha Dailey– a dedicated member of the Junior League of Ocala and REALTOR® at Showcase Properties of Central Florida– as she leads an insightful conversation about The Junior League of Ocala. Joining her are two remarkable guests, Sara Lambert, the current...

Join our host, Valerie Dailey, in the latest episode of Discover Ocala! Valerie is joined by Jennifer Murty, the owner of Magnolia Media company. Their endeavors include the publishing The Ocala Gazette, an award-winning independent local newspaper, as well as Ocala Style, a local lifestyle magazine. Together, Valerie and Jennifer discuss different aspects of the journalism experience, including t...

In the latest episode of Discover Ocala, join our host Valerie Dailey as she sits down with Jim Couillard, the Director of Parks and Recreation for Marion County, and Roxanne Free, a REALTOR® with Showcase Properties of Central Florida.  Together, they delve into the plethora of incredible outdoor opportunities that Marion County has in store for its residents and visitors alike! They also discuss...

Join our host, Valerie Dailey, in the fourth episode of our podcast series Discover Ocala as she sits down with a man best known for being behind the scenes and camera, Sean Kaplan! Sean is the  Executive Producer of Horse Capital Television and the founder/CEO of Kaplan Media. In this episode, Valerie and Sean discuss Sean's history in the media field, touch on the importance of story-tellin...

Join our host, Valerie Dailey, in the third episode of our podcast series Discover Ocala as she sits down with some of the creative forces behind Katya Vineyards, a local family-owned restaurant and winery focused on good food, great company, and incredible wine– all based right here in Ocala, Florida!  In this episode, Valerie is joined by three esteemed guests: Patricia Sokol, CFO and founder of...

Join our host, Valerie Dailey, in the second episode of our podcast series as she delves into the world of HITS Shows, a prominent name in the Hunter/Jumper horse shows and dressage competitions in the United States. Valerie is joined by three esteemed guests: Joe Norick, the Chief Customer Officer of HITS Shows, Liz Gray, a skilled competitor at HITS and a REALTOR® with Showcase Properties of Cen...

In our first episode, our host Valerie Dailey sits down with guests Molly Rowe, Clayton Wagner, and Samantha Dailey to discuss the Southeastern Youth Fair, the largest all-youth show in the country! The SEYF is a unique organization that provides Marion County youth the opportunity to learn the importance of agriculture and related industries through competition, exhibition, and enhanced education...