Alachua
Alachua, FL · Real Estate
ocala-news.com
Former estate of iconic Ocala equine breeders sells for over $5 million
A significant equestrian property in Marion County tied to a legacy of Florida thoroughbred breeding has changed hands in a multi-million-dollar real estate transaction. According to public records filed with the Marion County Clerk of Courts on Thursday, June 18, the property was sold for $5,100,000. The corporate warranty deed details that the transaction was finalized between the seller, James DiMare Sales Inc., and the buyer, a Florida limited liability company registered as 2205 NW 110th Ave LLC.
fastfoodclub.com
Retirees Are Falling In Love With This Affordable Florida Town And Wish They’d Moved Sooner
Tucked in the heart of central Florida, Ocala is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about destinations for retirees looking for a fresh start without the sky-high price tag. With its warm weather, natural beauty, and welcoming community, it checks nearly every box on a retiree’s wish list. From...
ocala-news.com
Commercial site near SR 200 in Ocala sells for $1.395 million
A commercial property in southwest Ocala that previously housed a plumbing business and a tire shop has just changed hands for nearly $1.4 million. Anthony “Tony” Mendola and his wife, Becky, sold the 0.9-acre site located at 10988 SW 94th Court in Ocala to Elevation Property Partners, LLC, for $1,395,000 on June 18, according to a deed filed with the Marion County Clerk of Courts.
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New multi-tenant commercial flex space proposed along Ocala roadway
A new multi-tenant commercial building that would bring flexible business spaces to Ocala is moving forward through the county’s planning pipeline. The Marion County Development Review Committee is scheduled to evaluate a major site plan proposal for a development named EFP Commercial during its regular meeting on Monday, June 22. The proposed commercial project is slated for a property located at 3456 SE Lake Weir Avenue in Ocala.
mainstreetdailynews.com
Alachua approves Farmlands Commercial on 441 as resident confirms Walmart rumor
Land use changes for 46 acres of Farmlands Commercial’s over 200 acres of residential and commercial development planned along US Highway 441 are a go after the Alachua City Commission voted 3-2 in favor during a regular meeting on Monday. A quasi-judicial hearing for Farmlands’ 182-acre rezoning counterpart to...
WCJB
Online listing shows Florida Theater for sale
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Ongoing renovations to the Florida Theater may be paving the way for a new owner. A listing on a Bosshardt Real Estate page shows the Florida Theater is available for lease with an option to purchase. The building had been in decline until recently, when renovations...
WCJB
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The Underrated Town In Florida Where $158,000 Buys A Dream Retirement Home
Let’s talk about the Florida town that everyone drives past on their way to somewhere supposedly better. Palatka sits along the St. Johns River in Putnam County, quietly offering everything retirees claim they want, at a fraction of the cost of those overpriced coastal communities where you’re basically paying for the privilege of sitting in traffic.
WCJB
Dr. Stuart Bell named interim UF president amid ongoing governance dispute; Board of Governors chair releases statement
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously approved Dr. Stuart Bell as interim president Monday evening, moving to install new leadership while a dispute between the university and the Florida Board of Governors continues. The vote comes after the Board of Governors delayed consideration of...
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With Rent Under $800, This Friendly Florida Town Offers Affordable Living And Small-Town Charm
Tucked in the heart of central Florida, Ocala is a town that proves you do not need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great quality of life. With average rent coming in under $800, this welcoming community draws families, retirees, and young professionals looking for something real and affordable.
mainstreetdailynews.com
Gator grads want to buy Gainesville’s Ironwood Golf Course
Two UF alumni, Adam Rappaport and David Pearson, proposed buying Gainesville’s Ironwood Golf Course for $1.1 million. They plan to invest $2.4 million to renovate the course, rename it Gainesville National, and add new technology and community programs. The city of Gainesville’s Ironwood Golf Course lost over $300,000 last...
villages-news.com
Couple who once sued The Villages over sinkholes has a new problem with another home
A couple who once sued The Villages over sinkholes has a new problem with another home. The home at 1500 Gadsden Place in the Village of Sunset Ridge at Sunset Pointe was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Tuesday morning before the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
Jacksonville Daily Record
Pending sales and inventory of homes fall year-over-year in May, while sales price rises
Pending sales of single-family homes in Northeast Florida fell by nearly a third in May compared with the same month in 2025 while active inventory also dropped, the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors reported. Monthly data from NEFAR showed 1,384 pending sales in May, down from 2,023 in May 2025....
ocala-news.com
Request to increase homes in new Ocala development up for final vote
A developer is returning to Marion County officials next week to seek final approval to expand the number of homes and modify the layout of a previously approved subdivision in northeast Ocala. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a Planned Unit Development amendment request for the...
mainstreetdailynews.com
Eastman earns second term representing Gainesville’s District 4
Gainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman secured a second term unopposed to represent District 4, which includes University Park and Duckpond. Eastman will focus on housing affordability, safer streets, environmental protection, and holding Gainesville Regional Utilities accountable in his next term. Gainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman will return to the dais for a...
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66,000-square-foot retail building near I-75 in Ocala sells for $5.75 million
A gas and hearth equipment supplier with an existing footprint in Ocala has just purchased an 8-acre commercial property in the city for $5.75 million. CUI Properties FL LLC acquired the property, which is located at 3970 SW 3rd Street, from FRHP 3 LLC for $5,750,000 on May 27. According...