OCALA AND MARION COUNTY ⁄A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY!

OCALA AND MARION COUNTY ⁄A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY! Ocala and Marion County - the Heart of Florida - where modern culture blends perfectly with the charm and grace of the South! It’s more than a place to live…it’s a place to be experienced. Where is Ocala and Marion County? Ocala and Marion County is situated in the heart of Florida – the “hub” of North Central Florida. Its location is central to all North Florida has to offer! Like spokes in a wheel, you can quickly branch out to reach the best of the Florida lifestyle     

Orlando, 78 miles – world class entertainment at Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World; shopping at the Mall at Millennia and numerous brand name outlet stores and more. Coast to Coast – feel like having a beach day? The world famous Dayton Beach is 77 miles east; beautiful, serene Cedar Key is 67 miles west. Gainesville, 37 miles – if you’re not a huge University of Florida Gator fan yet…we’ll turn you into one! The Gator nation is alive and well in Ocala and Marion County. Tampa/St. Petersburg, 97 miles – epic Gulf beaches, boating, professional sports, Busch Gardens, shopping and more. Jacksonville, 101 miles – just another option to enjoy the outdoor Florida lifestyle of all water related activities.

Why is Ocala and Marion County so special? Quality of life is a cornerstone in the foundation of a successful and thriving community. We live the motto “there is more to life than business”. We understand the importance of a thriving, dynamic community for the lifestyle of our employees outside of the office. Staff members who enjoy their downtime bring renewed and energized perspectives to the firm and ultimately to our clients. When it’s great for life it’s great for business! This is why Ocala is hugely special! Tell me more about Ocala and Marion County’s “quality of life” attributes. Arts & Culture – there are no shortages of cultural venues at which to spend the day, evening, or active immersion through volunteering.   

Ocala Civic Theater – outstanding Broadway- level, professional quality, live theater - one of the largest community theaters in Florida - for all ages. Ocala Symphony Orchestra – Maestro Matthew Wardell conducts hugely skilled musicians playing the highest-caliber music. Appleton Museum of Art – a vibrant cultural center with world class exhibitions and permanent collections. The second largest in the State!

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Webber Center Gallery – hosts many traveling Smithsonian collections and national and regional exhibits of its own interest. Discovery Science & Outdoor Center – a very active Center for children to explore their environment. Silver Springs Film Festival – four days of screenings, events, professional networking and development opportunities for featured filmmakers, audiences, artists, and industry professionals. Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center – exhibits on Florida culture and life Marion Cultural Alliance – operates two community galleries - Brick City Center for the Arts and Artful Gifts. Arts, Culture, and Festivals – 250 civic clubs, Fine Arts for Ocala Art Festival, God and Country Day, Ocala Christmas Parade (60,000 people attend!), Ocalifest, Light-Up Ocala, McIntosh 1890 Festival, Boomtown Days in Dunnellon, and more!

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Feel Downtown LIVE Concert Series featuring artists such as Sister Hazel, Little River Band, Tonic, Blue Oyster Cult, and more! First Friday Art Walks that spans more than 10 blocks. Farmer’s Market with over 50 vendors. Many restaurant venues, including upscale dining (two are Golden Spoon winners from Florida Trend magazine!) cocktail lounge, and bars – including our own local brew pub. Novelties – make and bottle your own wine or beer at The Corkscrew; fencing lessons at En Garde Fencing Club, fondue at The Melting Pot, and so much more! Christmas Downtown – holiday celebrations with live music, real ice skating, and vendors designed to get you in the Spirit of the Season!

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Private Schools – there are 33 private schools – predominantly parochial serving 5,200 students. Marion County Public Schools – educates more than 42,000 students from K through 12 and offers magnet programs for all ages at select schools. These offerings include: o The International Baccalaureate (IB) academic curriculum at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Accelerated classes for motivated and highly functioning learners - with a rigorous preuniversity course of study at the high school level. o Magnet programs with specialized academic styles  BioMedical - for students interested in medical careers.  Early College – earn an associates degree while in high school  Marion County Center for the Arts – award winning program for those interested in the visual and performing arts.

Education for All Ages continued o School-wide magnet vista via the Cambridge Program o Engineering and Manufacturing Institute of Technology (EMIT) – honors level academics with 3-4 years of computer-assisted drafting in a state-of-the-art facility. o Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) – like the IB, an international curriculum and exam program. o Power Generation Academy – study for students interested in pursuing jobs in the electrical and energy career fields. o Marion Technical Institute – teaching the next generation of technicians in automotive technology, building sciences, business and finance, culinary arts, etc. o College of Central Florida – accredited; offers associate and bachelor’s degrees along with professional certificates; the athletic program consistently ranks at state and national levels, and more! o Webster College and Rasmussen College o One of our own public school principals won the prestigious 2015 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals Sports and Recreation Ocala/Marion County's unique environment is one of the major reasons why people come here to visit, and then to live! Quality of life activities abound for individuals and families of all ages! Ample opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast include boating, golfing, fishing, baseball, softball, soccer, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, camping, horseback riding, swimming, team sports and more! Enjoy your favorite activities right in Ocala’s backyard            

The Ocala National Forest – for all outdoor activities. The Florida National Scenic Trail – one of only 8 national trails designated by Congress in the United States. Over 20 outstanding golf courses – including hosting the prestigious the LPGA Coates Golf Championship. Crystal-clear fresh-water springs and rivers teeming with fish. Historic districts and city streets canopied by 100-year-old trees. YMCA – one of the best in the nation! Other Y’s are modeled after our YMCA. Recently completed a $5.5M expansion. Santos Bike Trails – widely considered the “best of the best” in mountain bike trails. Cross Florida Greenways Silver Springs State Park and Silver River Hiking, Horseback Riding, Biking & Paddling Trails Motorsports – motocross, ATV, dirt track racing Fort King Tennis Center – clay courts, clinics, teams, memberships and open to the public.

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Clubs – for every type of enthusiast and all ages.

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Marion County Parks & Recreation – 33 parks including boat ramps, athletic facilities, playgrounds, picnic shelters, beaches, cabins and more. Sports Leagues including Little League, Marion County Youth Football League, Big Sun Youth Soccer League, Shocker Girls Softball, Volleyball, and much, much more! NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway – 73 miles SEC & NCAA College Sporting Events – just down the road in Gainesville and Orlando NFL, NBA & MLB Professional Sporting Events – Tampa, St. Pete, Jacksonville

The mild subtropical climate makes Ocala and Marion County a vacation destination year-round. Little wonder that residents spend as much time as possible outdoors! “Horse Capital of the World” (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture designation in 1999) Marion County leads all U.S. counties in total number of horses and ponies in residence with nearly 500 farms and breeding and training facilities with over 54 different breeds. 29,000 residents are employed by the Thoroughbred industry alone! Nationally and internationally equine events include:     

Horse Shows In The Sun (HITS) Winter Circuit Grand Prix – one of the three richest grand prix in the world. Live Oak International Driving Event Equiventures Ocala Eventing Series – an international competition Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

Okay, I’m convinced! Ocala/Marion County is a fantastic place to live. But I’m also interested in establishing myself as a business leader in the community and furthering my career. What can Ocala and Marion County offer me? Ocala and Marion County is a regional community of diverse businesses and professionals. Business development and entrepreneurial opportunities abound. You can take advantage of: 

Leadership & Talent Development – hugely successful and popular programs and networks designed to meet leaders and emerging leaders in the community to establish business relationships and motivate participants to provide quality and dynamic leadership in our community. o Young Professionals Ocala o Experienced Leaders Ocala o Leadership Ocala/Marion o Leadership Ocala/Marion Youth o Leadership Ocala/Marion Alumni o Non Profit Business Council

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o Educational Opportunities - CEP 101:Partner Orientation, TuesdayTalks— Business Advancement Series, and exCEPtional Mornings. Additionally, the CEP will host a number of special training and educational opportunities throughout the year. o FICPA – local chapter o Private Clubs – Country Club of Ocala, Golden Ocala and more! o Social Clubs – Kiwanis, Rotary, Eagles, Elks, - all hugely active in the community. Exclusive networking events, programs and initiatives. Power Plant Business Incubator – attracts, supports, grows, and graduates earlystage companies – resources designed for the business entrepreneur.

Ocala and Marion County – a great place to live, work, and play. Let us share how you can have work/life balance!

   

ADAMS & COMPANY, P.A. ⁄A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! Imagine being able to work at a growing firm where progressive thinking, challenging projects, supportive co-workers, a real team environment, competitive pay and benefits AND having a life outside of work really exist! At Adams & Company, P.A., we recognize we are only as good as the staff we hire. Each and every staff person represents the firm and as a result, we strive to make all of our employees reach his or her potential. Experience unlimited growth opportunities! When you work with us you receive the following:             

Latest technology to aid productivity; 3 monitor computer set-up is standard; we are a paperless firm! Virtual office; client portals Comprehensive resources to get the job done Leading tax and accounting software – Thomson Reuters UltraTax, Accounting CS, Practice CS, Fixed Assets CS, NetClient CS Ethical leadership within the firm High quality feedback and supervision from management Focused, fun, and flexible office environment 4 day work week Challenging, diverse work Career advancement Continual professional development True team involvement....you have ideas...let's hear them! Quality of life - a family friendly firm!

Our staff receives benefits such as:  Competitive compensation - reviewed annually  Paid holidays and vacation time  Flexible work hours  Paid insurance  Paid dues to professional organizations  Paid continuing professional education  Company sponsored luncheons and events  Open door access to leadership  Assistance with tax preparation  Assistance with financial planning  On-site dry cleaning pickup  Casual dress policies