A Holiday Cabaret

 

A festive holiday cabaret performed by a talented teen cast is set to bring holiday cheer with a program full of solos, duets, and group numbers. This event at the Ocala Civic Theater offers a lively mix of music and festivity, complemented by free hot cocoa, and cider included with admission.
The cabaret runs December 9-10, 2023, and will have performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, all at 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Tickets are affordably priced at $20 for adults and $10 for kids.

 

For more details, call (352) 236-2274.

Manatee Season In Full Swing!

 

Manatees are the official marine mammal of Florida and for good reason. These sweet, gentle giants move slow enough to make it easy to capture awesome photos— and you don’t need to be near the coast to see them! A visit to Silver Springs often means a visit with the manatees.

 

During the cooler winter months, manatee sightings are frequent, as they take a liking to the springs’ warmer waters. If you see one of these mammals, please remember you are permitted to look but not touch.

 

An excursion on one of the famous Glass Bottom Boats lets you see right into the underwater world of the springs without even getting wet. If you are looking for a bit more adventure, rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and paddle down the river.

 

Keep your eye out for the manatee’s noses popping up out of the river for a breath and you may be able to get a closer look at them.