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- ↑ Rick Allen (February 13, 2014). "Ocala's Sholom Park attracts thousands with serenity, shade and 'soul'". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ↑ "Sholom Park". Florida Hikes. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ↑ "Park of peace". Ocala Star-Banner. January 15, 2005. Retrieved 14 August 2016.