Paddock Market, described as an “artisan mini-mall” that offers an eclectic mix of vendors and restaurants in the former Sears location at Paddock Mall, has opened.
Activity was brisk the first weekend of 2026, with people entering through doors decorated on each side with life-size chrome color statutes of standing horses.
Karen and Charles McClain toured the new shopping and dining venue on Jan. 3. “Like it,” said Karen McClain. She especially liked a shop that features miniatures.Aurora Jackson stood on familiar ground as she browsed. “I used to work at the Sears store located here. This was the appliance section we’re standing in now,” Jackson, of Ocala, said…