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In the Spotlight
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Tell us what’s happening around town so we can share the good news with others.
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Business Spotlight
Business Name: Exquisite Therapeutic Touch, LLC
No. of Employees: 1
Business Owner: Courtney Smith
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Business Address: Mobile Massage
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Business Phone: (352) 325-1735
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What Year Did You Start Your Business? 2025
Hours of Operation:
Saturday: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m.
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Products and/or Services:
90 minute - $120; 60 minute - $90; 30 minute stretch - $50; and $30 minute targeted area $50.
E-mail Address: ExquisiteTherapeutic@yahoo.com
Website Address:
www.massagebook.com/therapists/exquisite-therapeutic-touch
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Are You on Social Media? Yes
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If yes, on what platforms?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583445345821
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​What or Who Inspired You to Start Your Business?
A dream and a scripture that God gave me.
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What Makes Your Business Unique or What’s Your Specialty?
I am a licensed massage therapist that relaxes and renews your body as a whole.
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What Advice Would You Give Someone Starting a Business?
Focus on customer needs, managing finances wisely, learn from your mistakes, work-life balance and be prepared for setbacks. Be kind!
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Scan me and book your appointment today!
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Community Spotlight
IT'S TIME TO BRING THE HARVEST HOME AGAIN!
Last month when SNAP benefits were suspended during the
government shutdown and local food pantries faced increased
demand for food assistance, many local businesses,
organizations and individuals stepped up to the plate and
helped nonprofits like Interfaith Emergency Services provide
assistance to families who needed help.
Karla Greenway, CEO of Interfaith Emergency Services, said during the first two days they were able to increase the number of households they were serving by 15 to 20 each day and they had what they needed to meet the increase in demand because of the support from the community.
“The food drives that have already come in will sustain us for 3 to 4 weeks at that rate
and the monetary donations made it possible for us to purchase $2,500 worth of turkeys so far,” she said. We were also able to give out some gift cards for people to purchase their own turkey, ham or turkey breast. Thank you to the community for the outpouring of support for our food pantry during this difficult time for many of our clients.”
While the shutdown is over, there’s still hundreds of families that will need help this holiday season, so that means it's time to Bring the Harvest Home!
Let’s come together and show the true spirit of Marion County giving and stock all our food pantries!
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The Bring the Harvest Home Food Drive helps our local food banks fill up for the holiday season!
Items needed:
· Dry foods and complementary goods: (rice, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, crackers, peanut butter, jelly). Plastic containers preferred.
· Canned meat (corned beef, ham chicken, tuna)
· Canned vegetables and fruits
· Baby items (food, diapers, lotion, wipes)
· Toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper)
Donations will be collected through early December and delivered on December 5, at
the Ocala Downtown Square to help families in need this holiday season.
Your donations stay local!
Drop off Locations:
-- Ocala Fire Rescue
-- Belleview and Dunnellon City Hall
Marion County:
-- Administration
-- Public Libraries
-- Fire Stations
-- Recycling Centers
-- Tax Collector Offices
-- Sheriff District Offices
-- Supervisor of Elections
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