You want to be Here. Leave all the traffic and noise behind and come home to a place that gracefully emphasizes more of what life's all about. Ocala has a thriving local economy, top-rated public schools, and a a laid-back lifestyle that makes living the good life easy.
An Iconic Downtown Is Here
Ocala is proud of its historic downtown, truly the heartbeat of a bustling, progressive city. Downtown Ocala is home to numerous eclectic shops, high-end restaurants, and an historic theater, and its Feel Downtown initiative hosts family-friendly events, monthly art walks, and regular free concerts on the square and in front of city hall. The heart of Ocala has never been this full of life.
Horses Are Here
Known as the Horse Capital of the World for good reason, Ocala is home to over 1,200 horse farms on more than 77,000 acres that represent iconic breeds like Thoroughbreds, Gypsy Vanners, Cyldesdales, Paso Finos, and many others. Ocala also hosts massive equestrian competitions like Live Oak International and HITS and is soon to be the home of the magnificent World Equestrian Center at Golden Ocala, a sprawling eventing facility that will draw horse-lovers from around the globe.
Healthcare Is Here
Quality, affordable healthcare is important to any area and Ocala’s hospitals are investing in the future in significant ways. This commitment to the community is worth tens of millions of dollars and thousands of new, high-paying jobs, as well as excellent care to residents of all ages. AdventHealth has recently expanded its ER and added a newly renovated Mother-Baby Unit and Level II NICU. Other local facilities, including HCA Florida Ocala and HCA Florida West Marion, have also greatly expanded their ER and operating room capacity, adding patient beds, and expanding local services.
Seasonal Beauty Is Here
Like any good Southern town, Ocala knows how to celebrate the holidays in style. Light Up Ocala is an annual blow-out that ushers in the Christmas season with a downtown party that starts in mid-afternoon and doesn’t end until the switch is pulled on thousands of twinkling lights.
Vibrant Business Is Here
In recent years, Ocala has become home to many national and international companies like FedEx, Chewy, and AutoZone. The Dollar Tree/Family Dollar Distribution Center recently expanded adding an additional 600,000 SF in a State-of-the-art highly automated facility. Standing more that 145’ tall, this investment solidifies Ocala’s position as the logistics hub of Florida.
