OCALA FLORIDA
OCALA
A COLLECTION
The Scout Guide ( TSG ) is a collection of city guides that highlights the premier artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs nationwide.
A COMMUNITY
TSG is about people. We celebrate the faces behind the places and products that we love; value craftsmanship; and seek out the authentic, unique, and genuine. We connect people with makers, experts, and each other.
A LIFESTYLE
For both locals and travelers alike, TSG provides inspiration and information for living beautifully, living well, and living like an insider wherever you are.
FOLLOW GRACE FOR AN INSIDER’S VIEW ON WHERE TO GO , WHAT TO DO , AND WHAT NOT TO MISS IN OCALA.
GRACE CLAYTON Editor Owner
DIRECTORY
AUSTIN JAMES HAIR STUDIO
EXCEPTIONAL EQUESTRIAN
FORM TO FUNCTION
HORSEFLIGHT
HUGS
INTERFAITH EMERGENCY SERVICES
JOHN CRAIG CLOTHIER
JORDAN SHAPOT ART
KATYA VINEYARDS
KOONTZ FURNITURE AND DESIGN
LA CASELLA CATERING
LIVE OAK INTERNATIONAL
NARCISSUS
OCALA CIVIC THEATRE
OCALA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PARTY TIME RENTALS
PILATES INSTITUTE OF OCALA
PINK NARCISSUS
PREMIER CONCIERGE CARE
PREMIER SOTHEBYS
INTERNATIONAL REALTY
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STACEY ROLLINS, SOTHEBYS
INTERNATIONAL REALTY
THE FIX AESTHETIC CLINIC
THE KENYAN COLLECTION
ZUCCOLOTTO DESIGNS
Artwork by: Jordan Shapot
OCALA TEAM VOLUME 4
LEFT TO RIGHT
ROBIN FANNON
Creative Director
JENNY EGGERS
Photographer
LYN LARSON
Photographer
SHEILA JERNIGAN
Photographer
JOHN JERNIGAN
Photographer
KACY BROWN
Photographer
Not pictured: Rozina Fortin, Digital Marketing Director
The Fix is the go - to aesthetic clinic in Ocala providing top - notch injectables, lasers, facials, and medical - grade skincare so that every patient may age confidently.
HALEY VON HAVEN, PA-C Owner
Artwork by: Jordan Shapot
At Katya Vineyards, we believe great food brings people together. Enjoy heartfelt dishes by Executive Chef Tony Deras, paired with fine wines and handcrafted cocktails.
Katherine Deras
Chef Tony Deras
Co - Presidents Chester C. Weber and Chloe D.
celebrate 35 years of Live Oak International, March 12 - 15, 2026.
Reid
Take part in the tailgating fun! All are invited to participate in the Tailgating Awards ( 2026 ) presented by The Scout Guide on Saturday, March 14th.
A L’ANZA HEALING CENTER : CLEAN AND SAFE PRODUCTS.
At Austin James, we specialize in hair color, extensions, and comprehensive hair loss solutions. We proudly offer medical wigs and cranial prostheses that can be billed to your insurance, with hair extensions in stock for same-day installation. We are honored to accept Florida Blue insurance and to partner with the Veterans Association and Wigs for Kids to support our community.
Left to Right : Kayla Hess | Shannon Pickering, Store Manager
Karla Greenway, Chief Executive Officer | Jessica Vega | Emily Pozo | Sonya Tyler
by:
Artwork
Jordan Shapot
Jeremy LeBlanc Sales & Service Manager Direct Contact
For more than 150 years, Röwer & Rüb has stood for the highest quality, uncompromising safety, and exceptional design. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium equestrian homes, the German company is known for creating stables that are far more than just buildings : They are true safe havens. Carefully planned, tailor - made, and constructed with passion and precision, every project reflects the brand’s dedication to horses’ well - being and German craftsmanship at its finest.
EDITOR’S Favorite
places to go, things to do, and people to see!
Artwork
by: Jordan Shapot
BEST PLACE TO SOAK UP SOME ART
Appleton Museum of Art current exhibitions and Old World Masterpieces.
FAVORITE WEEKEND ACTIVITY
The Ocala Downtown Market for fresh produce, flowers, olive oil, homemade bread, and more!
SPECTACULAR VENUE OR LIVE PERFORMANCES
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra at the Reilly Arts Center, featuring world - class jazz.
OCALA’S HOTTEST LUNCH SPOT
Stella’s Modern Pantry, serving fresh salads, cheeses, wine, and delicious sweets.
BEST PLACE TO ENJOY NATURE
Silver Springs State Park for their glass bottom boat rides, kayaking, and wildlife sightings.
BEST OVERALL LOCATION
World Equestrian Center for lodging, shopping, dining, special events, and equine activities! See you around town,
Grace Clayton
CINDY LAY OWNER
OCALA
Artwork by: Jordan Shapot
100 YEARS OF HORSIN’ AROUND
For over a century, our family practiced form with hunters, show riders, and jumpers learning elegance, balance, and the art of a horse moving at its best. They also practiced function through generations of jockeys and farriers, where speed, grit, and the strength of a perfectly shod hoof defined each day. That blend of form and function shapes how I carry these traditions forward in Ocala. From that legacy came Form to Function, a commitment to understanding how horses look, move, and perform inside the arena and far beyond.
NICOLAS J. MILFORD Owner
RITA FLYNN Grandmother 1950s
JOHN LEYLAND Grandfather 1940s
FASHION DESIGNER
chiara @ zuccolottodesigns.com | zuccolottodesigns.com i @ chiarazucc | i @ chiarazuccolotto | i @ zuccolottodesigns y Delicate Disasters
The Pilates Institute of Ocala proudly celebrates its 27th year of setting the standard of excellence in teaching the Pilates method. A classical studio with a contemporary edge, we serve a diverse range of clients from professional athletes seeking peak performance to individuals with physical limitations looking to improve their strength, mobility, and overall well being.
1328 S.E. 25th Loop | Suite 101 | Ocala, Florida 6998 N. US Hwy. 27 | Suite 202 | Ocala, Florida 352.351.0560 | pilatesofocala.com | f Pilates Institute of Ocala
Ugarte Certified Instructor & Studio Owner
Donna Wheeler Polestar Certified Pilates Instructor
Desiree Pennington Certified Instructor
Tammy
BUSINESSES WORTH SUPPORTING.
PEOPLE WORTH MEETING.
STORIES WORTH HEARING.
HELPING YOU DISCOVER AND CONNECT WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES FROM COAST TO COAST SINCE 2010.
CAROLINE HUNT Store Manager
DELANEY Store Manager
CHARLITA
Artwork by: Jordan Shapot
LELA KERLEY Founder & Owner
H. Craig DeLongy Founder & CEO
Blair DeLongy Sanchez Vice President
Alan Chambers Vice President of Operations
Andrea Melean Store Manager
Magela Belson Clothing Consultant
An organization designed to provide heartfelt, unconditional giving to benefit cancer patients in the fight against cancer in Marion County.
HUGS Charities is dedicated to bringing hope and support to those affected by cancer. We work to meet a wide range of needs in our community raising funds to advance cancer prevention and early detection. Just as importantly, we walk alongside individuals and families whose lives have been touched by cancer, connecting them with vital resources, basic needs, and raising awareness to strengthen our community’s fight against cancer.
SCAN TO DONATE TO OUR GENERAL OR NURSING FUND
PO BOX 34 OCALA, FLORIDA HUGSCHARITIES.ORG i @ HUGSCHARITIES f HUGS CHARITIES OF OCALA
Mak Koontz President
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GRACE CLAYTON | Editor . Owner
ROBIN FANNON | Creative Director
ROZINA FORTIN | Digital Marketing Director
ATLANTIC ACCOUNTS | Finance Team
JENNY EGGERS
KACY BROWN
JOHN JERNIGAN
SHEILA JERNIGAN
LYN LARSON
Photographers
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