The Scalloping Season Has Begun!
Can you believe that it's scalloping season already? This exciting season runs from July 1st to September 24th, and for those who have yet to experience it, it's like an adult scavenger hunt! But what if you don’t have a boat, well if you want to rent a boat over at Plantation Adventure Center located next to the Plantation Inn, they have several boats to choose from for an awesome day out with friends. Not only will that but Plantation West 82 Bar & Grill, located on the property cooks your fresh catch! Why not book your next adventure with the Plantation Adventure Center and Manatee Tours and discover the thrill of scalloping for yourself?
Citizens From 7 Countries Are Now Banned From Buying A Part of Florida
The new Florida real estate law that went into effect July 1 now prohibits citizens of 7 countries from buying real estate. The countries specified are Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. But Chinese citizens and those selling property to them face the harshest penalties.
It will now be a felony for Chinese people to buy property in restricted areas or for any person or real estate Company to knowingly sell to restricted people. For the other six specified nations, the penalty is a misdemeanor for buyers and sellers. Primarily the law affects areas in and around infrastructure like airports and seaports, water and wastewater treatment plants, natural gas and oil processing facilities, power plants, spaceports, and telecommunications central switching offices. While you may be thinking this won't really affect Marion County, agricultural land is also specified. What about the Foreign Citizens that already own property near critical infrastructure? They must register with the state or face fines of up to $1,000 a day. They're also prohibited from acquiring additional property. The law has provisions to allow the state to seize property from violators that fail to register.
Monday Evening Track Run (Brick City Adventure Park)
If you have been looking to get fit, Marion County Runs will begin meeting weekly on Mondays from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Brick City Adventure Park (1211 SE 22nd Rd, Ocala, FL 34471). Need to leave early come early, have to battle your way through traffic, come a little later. Either way, come out to meet up with like-minded people who love running and are there to support you in your training goals. Monday evening runs will be dedicated to conducting speed work to improve your running efficiency, and to assist new runners in achieving their running goals. If you need a "Couch to 5k" training plan or ideas on how to become a faster runner, they are there to help.
