Horse Fever unveiling draws big crowd
Ocala Star-Banner - October 5, 2001
By BILL THOMPSON

With much fanfare, seven decorated fiberglass horses were unveiled on the downtown square Thursday evening, kicking off Horse Fever, Ocala's leap onto the bandwagon of cities staging public, thematic art exhibitions.

Ocala company provides networks' videophones
Ocala Star-Banner - October 12, 2001
By HARRIET DANIELS

OCALA — Keeping up with the recent demand for videophones has been a challenge for Richtec Inc. of Ocala.

Development gets OK
Ocala Star-Banner - October 12, 2001
By SUSAN LATHAM CARR

OCALA — Over the objections of about 75 area residents present and against the advice of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission, the Ocala City Council on Tuesday night approved a zoning change to open the way for a 440-unit apartment and patio home complex off Southeast 18th Avenue, south of the Deerwood Professional Center off Southeast 17th Street.

Quill's quiet candidacy a stunner
Ocala Star-Banner - October 5, 2001
By SUSAN LATHAM CARR

OCALA — In a surprise to Ocala city officials, Ocala International Airport Manager Gary Quill was named the top candidate to run the Charlotte County Airport in Punta Gorda.