Williston
Williston, FL · Real Estate
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...