OCALA, FL (352today.com) – For cat lovers, bookworms and anyone looking for a cozy new hangout spot, Purrs and Pages is preparing to open its doors and welcome the community one purr at a time.
The new cat cafe and bookstore, located at 1216 E Silver Springs Blvd., will officially open June 5, 2026, offering visitors the chance to relax with books, snacks and adoptable cats in a calm, cat-friendly environment.
Owners Amanda Damron and Matt Gray said the idea for the business began after visiting cat cafes in other Florida cities with their families and wondering why Ocala did not have one of its own.
“We were like, ‘Why doesn’t Ocala have one?” Damron said…