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Horses could be star attractions of I-75/49th Street development
The massive mixed-use development proposed for the northwest quadrant of the future Interstate 75/Northwest 49th Street interchange likely will include an attraction featuring live horses. That information came Oct. 20 during a Marion County Commission hearing. Here's what we know: Horses on display near I-75? Yes. The property owner/developer, William "Bill" Kearns, told the commission that visitors likely will want to see, pet and interact with horses when they come through the "Horse Capital of the World." His development will include residential and commercial uses and likely a hotel and restaurants. Why not a barn/attraction with horses? He will donate the land himself. Details still to come on who would run the equine operation and what it might look like. Kearns further suggested that the county's tourism office relocate from downtown Ocala to his new development, which is seen as a gateway to Marion's horse country and the World Equestrian Center. "Nobody knows where it (the existing tourism office) is," Kearns said. People, himself included, have driven past many beautiful Marion horse farms, but never actually gone in. Kearns suggests bus tours so people can get behind the gates. "People want to do that," he said. What else is planned
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BJ’s Wholesale Club opening first Ocala location this week
BJ’s Wholesale Club will officially open the doors to its first Ocala warehouse this week, marking the arrival of Marion County’s second membership-based wholesale club. Located at 7351 SW 60th Avenue within the Winding Oaks development near State Road 200, the new BJ’S Wholesale Club will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 23.
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This Hidden Florida Farm Gives Retired Horses the Peaceful Life They Deserve
Some Florida day trips are fun for an afternoon. Others stay with you long after you leave. This peaceful horse retirement farm in Alachua falls firmly into the second category. Spread across hundreds of green acres, the nonprofit sanctuary gives more than 100 retired, rescued, and aging horses a quiet...
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Reunited: Florida first responders rescue dog from sinkhole
A border collie in Florida is safe back home after falling into a 10-foot-deep sinkhole. It happened Friday in Chiefland, Levy County, about 30 miles southwest of Gainesville. Chiefland Fire says crews used a mini excavator to help get the dog out safely. Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue...
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These Massive Brownies Make This Micanopy, Florida Restaurant Worth the Drive
Mosswood Bakehouse in Micanopy has the kind of small-town charm that makes a detour feel worthwhile, but the brownies are what really grab attention. Thick, rich, and deeply fudgy, they are the sort of dessert that feels more like a full indulgence than a quick sweet bite. The bakehouse keeps the experience relaxed and unfussy.
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We do not support a zoo or aquarium in Ocala
After Ocala-News.com reported that a new zoo and aquarium is being planned for Ocala, several residents reached out to share their thoughts on the matter. Here are a few of those letters:. “Hello, I read this with a question in mind: Why? I guess if the other zoos and aquariums...
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The Clams at This Cedar Key Seafood Shack Come From Farms Right Offshore
Cedar Key grows more farm-raised clams than anywhere else in Florida, and that story helped build a chowder famous across the state. Tonys Clam Chowder Seafood Restaurant in Mt Dora carries that legacy to a cozy spot on Donnelly Street. Here is a look at what makes the place worth a stop, from the chowder to the hush puppies.
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Proposed Ocala Zoological Park and Aquarium targets 2028 opening, no location secured yet
OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – Four months after graduating from the University of South Carolina in June, Jalen Watson is in talks with Marion County about opening a zoo. “I went to the University of South Carolina. I graduated in 2026. I’m actually a recent graduate,” Watson said, stating afterwards that he graduated with a degree in Biology with a focus on animal sciences.
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The All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet At This Florida Restaurant Is So Good, It’s Worth The Road Trip
There’s a place in Alachua, Florida where the food is so good, your diet doesn’t stand a chance. Brown’s Country Buffet is the kind of all-you-can-eat experience that makes you question every fancy restaurant you’ve ever visited. Let’s be honest for a second. Florida has...
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Tucked In Downtown Ocala, Mojo’s Grill Has Been Feeding Horse Country Its Favorite Breakfast
Ocala is famous for its horse farms, but its people still need somewhere to sit down and eat once the barn chores are done. One local spot has turned that simple need into a habit for thousands of diners, mixing Mexican-American plates with Southern comfort and a soundtrack rooted in the blues.