Ocala, Florida

AdventHealth Ocala Using Innovative Technology for Lung Cancer Diagnosis

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Lung cancer, AdventHealth, AdventHealth Ocala, Lung cancer screening, Cancer screening, Ocala, Florida, Cancer, Florida, Health

OCALA, Fla., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AdventHealth Ocala is the 14th hospital in Florida and the first in Marion County to implement the innovative MONARCH platform to fight lung cancer.

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  • OCALA, Fla., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AdventHealth Ocala is the 14th hospital in Florida and the first in Marion County to implement the innovative MONARCH platform to fight lung cancer.
  • "We are excited to add this option technology to our facility as we continue to build on our Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence designation and offer a more hopeful future for our patients with lung cancer," said Dr. Michael Torres, Chief Medical Officer, AdventHealth Ocala.
  • "We are focused on earlier detection and diagnosis of lung cancer to increase the chances of survival in our community," said Dr. Raj G. Karunakara, Medical Director of the Lung Health program at AdventHealth Ocala.
  • AdventHealth Ocala is a designated Screening Center of Excellence for Lung Care by the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer.

Caliber Car Wash Announces New Ocala Development in Silver Springs Shores

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Ocala, Florida, Geography of Florida, Silver Springs Shores, Florida, Florida

OCALA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caliber Car Wash is pleased to announce the development of its second Ocala wash located in Silver Springs Shores.

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  • OCALA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caliber Car Wash is pleased to announce the development of its second Ocala wash located in Silver Springs Shores.
  • The company currently operates three washes in Central Florida, including a wash on Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala.
  • "We're looking forward to opening our second location in our hometown," said Caliber spokesperson and Ocala native Mac McCall.
  • Caliber Car Wash also has plans to expand with multiple locations opening in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida in early 2021.

Florida-Based On Top of the World is Named Best Community of the Year by 55places.com

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Songs, Record charts, Superlatives, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World, Ocala, Florida, Diamonds, Folklore

That's why for the seventh consecutive year, 55places.com is pleased to announce its Best Community of the Year .

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  • That's why for the seventh consecutive year, 55places.com is pleased to announce its Best Community of the Year .
  • 1 spot for the second year in a row is On Top of the World of Ocala, Florida.
  • On Top of the World, likened as an adult Disney World, has been favored among 55+ homebuyers since 1981.
  • Although On Top of the World stands out for the aforementioned reasons, its response to the COVID-19 pandemic was especially noteworthy.

BioFlorida Names AIM ImmunoTech CEO Thomas K. Equels as Entrepreneur of the Year

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, AIM ImmunoTech, Entrepreneurship, Ocala, Florida

TAMPA, Fla. and OCALA, Fla., Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioFlorida has announced Thomas K. Equels, Chief Executive Officer of AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE American: AIM), as its Weaver H. Gaines Entrepreneur of the Year.

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  • TAMPA, Fla. and OCALA, Fla., Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioFlorida has announced Thomas K. Equels, Chief Executive Officer of AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE American: AIM), as its Weaver H. Gaines Entrepreneur of the Year.
  • The Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes an entrepreneur who has made extraordinary contributions to the growth of life sciences in the leadership of a company or institution.
  • BioFlorida represents 6,700 establishments and research organizations in the biopharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthIT and bioagriculture sectors.
  • He has over the years served as a court-appointed receiver turning around businesses in a number of different fields.

Bluma Wellness Inc. Sets Opening Date for ‘One Plant Florida’ Ocala Dispensary and Delivery Hub Location, Announces Approval of DTC Eligibility

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Alternative medicine, Other Health, Health, Retail, Specialty, States of the United States, Country subdivisions, United States, Ocala, Florida, Florida

One Plant Floridas Ocala retail dispensary and delivery hub is located at 811 NE 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida, 34952, close to the citys downtown district.

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  • One Plant Floridas Ocala retail dispensary and delivery hub is located at 811 NE 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida, 34952, close to the citys downtown district.
  • The Ocala dispensarys central location enables One Plant Florida to expand its delivery footprint and ultimately provide more efficient service to qualified patients throughout the state.
  • The Ocala location joins One Plant Floridas four (4) existing and operating retail dispensary and delivery locations in Boynton Beach, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville Beach, and Port St. Lucie, Florida.
  • Bluma Wellness Inc. owns and operates a vertically-integrated, licensed medical cannabis company in the State of Florida doing business as One Plant Florida.

New Colen Built Family Community Coming to Ocala in 2021

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Monday, August 17, 2020
Ocala, Florida, Colen, Geography of Florida, National Register of Historic Places in Marion County, Florida, Florida

OCALA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The reputable Colen Built Development will be building a new family community in southwest Ocala, east of 80th Avenue and south of 38th Street.

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  • OCALA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The reputable Colen Built Development will be building a new family community in southwest Ocala, east of 80th Avenue and south of 38th Street.
  • Calesa Township will be a master- planned community for families of all ages that will include a 5,000 home buildout across 1,500 acres.
  • Kenneth Colen, president and developer of Colen Built Development stated, "The need for well- designed affordable housing remains high in Marion County.
  • Since 1947, this family-owned business has built quality homes in exceptional communities while remaining one of Florida's only debt-free companies.

New K-8 Public Charter School Approved by Marion County School Board

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Marion County Public Schools, Charter School, Ocala, Florida, Marion, Ohio, States of the United States, Florida

OCALA, Fla., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Marion County School Board has approved the plans for a new K-8 public charter school.

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  • OCALA, Fla., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Marion County School Board has approved the plans for a new K-8 public charter school.
  • "Today is a great day for Marion County and those of us with the Ina A. Colen Academy.
  • By signing the Charter School Agreement with the Marion County Public Schools, we have made a substantial step forward in providing a transformational educational experience for our future students.
  • Our heartfelt appreciation to every member of the School Board and staff for their support."

U-Haul Migration Trends: Top 25 Growth Cities of 2019

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
States of the United States, Cities in the United States, Geography of the United States, Ocala, Florida, New York City, Pflugerville, Texas, Florida, Los Angeles, Round Rock, Texas

Kissimmee, Ocala, the Round Rock-Pflugerville market, and West Palm Beach round out the top five growth cities for 2019.

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  • Kissimmee, Ocala, the Round Rock-Pflugerville market, and West Palm Beach round out the top five growth cities for 2019.
  • Florida, the leading growth state for 2019, boasts five of the top seven growth cities and seven of the top 25.
  • Neighboring cities in certain markets are packaged together, and NYC boroughs are listed as independent cities for U-Haul migration trends purposes.
  • Visit myuhaulstory.com to view the top 50 U.S. Growth States (released Jan. 6) and top 25 Canadian Growth Cities (Jan. 8).

55places.com Names On Top of the World as Best Community of 2019

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Monday, January 6, 2020
States of the United States, Ocala, Florida, United States, Florida

This is why for the sixth consecutive year, 55places.com today announced its best active adult community, and for the first time ever, On Top of the World took the No.

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  • This is why for the sixth consecutive year, 55places.com today announced its best active adult community, and for the first time ever, On Top of the World took the No.
  • On Top of the World, located in Ocala, Florida, has been popular among 55+ homebuyers for years now.
  • Although construction started in 1981, the community continues to grow and has plans to build 10,000 homes across 13,000 acres.
  • In addition to winning the best community of 2019, On Top of the World has also taken the No.

Dr. Ashley Cauthen of MidState Skin Institute Announces the Acquisition of the Vbeam® Prima Laser System

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Laser, Photonics, Ocala, Florida, PDL, Dye laser, Geography of Florida, Florida, Cities in the United States

OCALA, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Ashely Cauthen of MidState Skin Institute in Ocala, FL announces the acquisition of the Vbeam PrimaLaser System by Candela, an advanced 595 nm pulsed dye laser (PDL).

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  • OCALA, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Ashely Cauthen of MidState Skin Institute in Ocala, FL announces the acquisition of the Vbeam PrimaLaser System by Candela, an advanced 595 nm pulsed dye laser (PDL).
  • The new Vbeam Prima laser system builds on that legacy of success by offering advanced features that will help physicians and their patients achieve better results, along with an improved treatment experience.
  • Dr. Ashley Cauthen will begin treating clients using the Vbeam Prima laser system in September 2019.
  • For more information about the Vbeam Prima laser system, please visit https://candelamedical.com/na
    Dr. Cauthen is a native Floridian and grew up in beautiful Ocala, Fl.