Lochloosa
Lochloosa, FL · Real Estate
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Plans show 151-home development coming to southeast Ocala
Plans for a new, 151-home neighborhood in southeast Ocala, which were first approved in 2024, are being reviewed by the Marion County Development Review Committee this week, showing a slightly revised layout and a new name for the property. Formerly known as Juniper Loop and located at 8490 Juniper Road,...
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The problem isn’t short-term rentals — it’s how they are managed
With all of the recent news and letters about short-term rentals in The Villages, I believe there is another perspective worth considering. First, I understand the concerns. I am a Villages resident myself and a second-generation Villager. I care about quiet neighborhoods, respectful neighbors, safe golf-cart operation, clean properties, well-maintained homes and protecting the lifestyle all of us came here to enjoy.
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I like the feeling of security knowing who my neighbors are
I have seen nothing but problems with short-term rentals in my small village: driving golf carts 30 mph or more on the narrow village streets, not stopping or yielding at stop signs, playing loud music late at night that isn’t considerate to everyone, putting trash roadside on non-garbage days, and screaming kids. Fortunately, there have been only two owners who have done this.
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Prominent Thoroughbred owner purchases 80-acre Ocala site for $4.4 million
An 80-acre property located in northwest Ocala has been sold for $4.4 million to a local entity managed by a prominent Thoroughbred owner and breeder. Bigsby Holdings LLC, which is owned by Tami Bobo, acquired the three-parcel property from Lynwood Stable Inc. for $4,400,000 on July 30, according to a warranty deed filed with the Marion County Clerk of Court.
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Real estate firm buys 1,450 acres south of The Villages for $40 million
A South Florida-based real estate investment company has acquired over 1,450 acres of land just a few miles south of The Villages for $40 million. Citrus Springs Industrial Holdings, LLC, which is managed by Sassoon Equities, purchased the expansive tract from Sumter Cement Co. LLC on June 26. According to deed records filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Courts, the transaction was officially recorded on July 6, incurring $280,000 in state documentary stamp taxes.
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Owners of WEC spend $6 million on another 15-acre property near campus
The owners of the World Equestrian Center have acquired another 15-acre parcel near their northwest Ocala campus for $6 million, continuing their expansion along the same corridor where they have acquired over $13 million of properties over the past year alone. Golden Ocala Equestrian Land LLC purchased the property located...
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La Dolce Vita Cafe Doubles Up, Adds Second Ocala Location Inside Paddock Mall
La Dolce Vita Cafe, the gelato and pastry shop that built its following out of Ocala's Jasmine Square, is opening a second location inside Paddock Mall near Macy's. The locally owned business plans to bring its house-made gelato, coffee and pastries to the enclosed mall along SW State Road 200, according to an Aug. 3 release.
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Balfour Beatty, Stellar Tabbed for 2,217-Bed UF Student Housing Venture
Balfour Beatty, in partnership with the University of Florida (UF), will deliver 2,217 beds across four residential buildings, totaling more than 680,000 square feet. This is Phase 1 of a plan to add 10,000 new beds during the next 10 years, a $2 billion-plus initiative approved by the UF Board of Trustees. Balfour Beatty is in a 65:35 joint venture with Stellar Group.
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14-acre horse farm in Reddick sells for $1.35 million
A 14-acre horse farm in Reddick has been sold for $1.35 million, adding to a steady stream of high-value horse farm transactions across Marion County. William and Jessica Drew sold the property located at 15620 NW HWY 225 to Richard and Diana Militana for $1,350,000 on July 7, according to a deed filed with the Marion County Clerk of Courts on July 28.
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Caliber Living Awarded Management of 1,178-Bed Community Near Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Fla. — Caliber Living has been awarded management of The Crossing, a 1,178-bed student housing community located near the Santa Fe College campus in Gainesville. The community was recently acquired by Ivy Capital for an undisclosed price. Located at 3205 NW 83rd St., the community offers 337 units in three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include basketball, tennis and sand volleyball courts; an open-air kitchen and grill; a resort-style swimming pool; co-working lounge; 24-hour fitness center; and a social lounge with billiard and ping pong tables and shuffleboard.
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Downtown Ocala has seen at least a dozen business closures, half a dozen openings since 2023
The permanent closure of another business in downtown on Friday marks the latest in at least a dozen closures of long-standing businesses in recent years, including around ten that operated for more than a decade. Pink Hanger Boutique officially closes its location at 20 SW Broadway Street in Ocala on...
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This Quiet Florida Town Offers Affordable Living And A Slower Pace Of Life
Tucked along the Gulf Coast of Florida, Crystal River is a small town that feels like a well-kept secret. With spring-fed waters, friendly neighbors, and a cost of living that won’t break the bank, it’s the kind of place people move to and never want to leave. Whether...