Lochloosa
Lochloosa, FL · Real Estate
ocala-news.com
Ocala hoping to increase construction of affordable housing, improve quality with changes to city code
The Ocala City Council will vote on the first reading of an ordinance next week that would update the city’s Housing Incentive Fund loan structure, giving developers greater flexibility when building or preserving affordable housing units. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, city leaders will consider Ordinance...
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21-acre horse farm in Reddick sells for $2.9 million
A 21.9-acre horse farm in Reddick has been sold for $2.9 million, adding to the ever-growing list of high-value equine real estate transactions in Marion County this year. Russell and Peter Morgan sold the property to Cliff Drysdale for $2,900,000 on Friday, July 24, according to a deed filed with the Marion County Clerk of Courts.
ocala-news.com
Winn-Dixie closes Silver Springs grocery store
Another Winn-Dixie in Marion County has closed and will be replaced by ALDI, following several other locations that have been in flux since the previous ownership group sold the company and its assets. The Winn-Dixie supermarket located at 15912 State Road 40 in Silver Springs abruptly closed its doors on...
Independent Florida Alligator
Gainesville mayoral and commission candidates address GRU, housing, East Gainesville
The Alachua County Democratic Party held its fourth and final candidate forum Wednesday ahead of the Aug. 18 primary elections. The two-hour panel, held at the United Church of Gainesville, featured five candidates who addressed a variety of issues, ranging from GRU to housing and the environment. The panel featured...
WCJB
Belleview’s ‘Bellehaven’ housing project moves forward amid traffic, environmental concerns
BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County continues to see record growth, and that development is spreading beyond Ocala into communities such as Belleview. One of Belleview’s largest new housing projects is moving forward, but while supporters say it will create new opportunities, some residents say they have reservations about the pace of change, traffic and environmental impacts.
villages-news.com
Son’s inherited property turns into neighbor’s nightmare in The Villages
A son’s inherited property has turned into a neighbor’s nightmare in The Villages. The home at 701 Pine Hills Place in the Village of Winifred was the subject of a public hearing Tuesday before the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center. The home...
travelmag.com
The Easygoing Florida City Where Living Is Still Surprisingly Affordable
Could simple, affordable living actually feel practical again?. In this easygoing corner of Florida, the answer starts to show in the small details. It shows up in quieter streets, shorter errands, and a daily rhythm that doesn’t make every simple task an adventure. It shows up when monthly costs...
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Two years later, Florida encampment ban still impacts Gainesville's homeless community
A pizza box might mean another item for the recycling bin to some people. But for a homeless person, it could carry an entirely different significance. When an encampment sweep in 2024 took everything one woman owned, including her art supplies, she turned a pizza box into her canvas. "These...
ocala-news.com
60-acre Dunnellon horse farm sold for $2.7 million to owners of dressage company
A 60-acre horse farm in Dunnellon was recently sold for $2.7 million, adding to a string of high-value real estate acquisitions across Marion County this year. Theodore J. Devlin and Julia Devlin purchased the 60-acre site from Russell and Sara Grubbs on June 23, according to a deed filed with the Marion County Clerk of Courts on July 7.
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This Overlooked Small Florida Town Lets Retirees Stretch Their Social Security Further Than You’d Expect
Tucked quietly among ancient oak trees draped in Spanish moss, Micanopy, Florida is one of the state’s best-kept retirement secrets. With a population of just over 600 people, this charming town south of Gainesville offers retirees an affordable, peaceful lifestyle that bigger Florida cities simply can’t match. From...
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County looking to act against nuisance property with nearly $10,000 in fines, liens
Marion County officials will consider taking legal action to address a chronic nuisance property in Summerfield that has accumulated nearly $10,000 in code enforcement liens. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will discuss the property in question during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7. Marion County Attorney Matthew...
familydestinationsguide.com
There’s An Affordable Florida Town Where Retirees Are Buying Dream Homes For $158,000
Here’s something nobody tells you about Florida retirement planning: the places everyone recommends are the same ones nobody can actually afford. Palatka in Putnam County sits on the St. Johns River, offering waterfront living at prices that sound like typos in today’s real estate market. The sticker shock...