Amy Harbert

He is the director of the Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center, which is a program of Marion County Schools. He’s also a family man of 27 years, field archaeologist, scientific illustrator, history buff, military veteran and avid outdoorsman.

Baking has long been a hobby for Isabelle Jean-Obrien, vice president of marketing and business development for Summit Care. “Coming from a first-generation French family, cooking, specifically baking desserts, draws me in. As a working mom of two young kids, I don’t get the opportunity as much as I would like, so when my new team at TimberRidge needed a cheesecake for the Cheesecake Battle, I jumped in. I had never baked a cheesecake before, but thought, why not? My Espresso Cheesecake, which was named the Grand Champion, was a mixture of a couple of recipes and I needed it to be perfection for the cause, which was raising money for Alzheimer’s research and a cure.”

Marion’s neighboring Levy and Citrus counties offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor adventures, tasty dining options, unique lodging experiences and the chance to revisit the historic places that were key elements in the filming of Elvis Presley’s ninth motion picture.

K imberly’s Center for Child Protection was formed after a task force comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors and child protection leaders convened in 1996 to help find a better way to care for children and teenagers in the aftermath of child abuse allegations.

S tep into the world of Fe (pronounced Faye) Wood and you enter a realm of flowering plants that have enchanted people for millions of years. At Fe’s Orchids, you can immerse yourself in a world of color, contrast and fragrance. She will answer any question a visitor may have and even “babysit” plants for snowbird residents or provide “doctor” services to orchids that need some TLC.

| By Jennifer Hunt Murty | Photos courtesy of Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa

The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County’s annual Give4Marion event raises money for nonprofit organizations and includes special challenges and prizes.

W hen you engage in conversation with Brandon and Diannah Perry, some of the terms that frequently pop up will be “work ethic” and “passion.”

Aspen Olmstead and her daughter Ambria Olmstead are shown with a fawn named Katana in 2005, photo by Chris Redd

B ased in beautiful Ocala, Haley is a NCCPA certified Physician Assistant specializing in aesthetic medicine. She is a graduate of the American Foundation for Aesthetic medicine, a published author, and co-owner of The Fix Aesthetic Clinic. She is passionate about educating other providers and patients alike. She continues her education in aesthetics by attending conferences all over the world to deliver the best to her patients. She is an active member of many aesthetic and laser societies including FSDPA, ASLMS, and SDPA.