The divergent tale of two cities. One, a gentrified country setting of elegance and charm, comprised of farmland, agriculture, pastoral settings, rolling hills, rowed with live oak trees, sparkling water, and an eco-system that gave Ocala its unique character, and the moniker “Horse Capital of the World.”
The other Ocala is business growth, industry and buildings, distribution, warehousing, logistics and transportation, population boom, PUD’s, roadways dotted with franchises and signage, traffic congestion, and infrastructure necessities, all changing the daily lifestyle and habits of many, with no moratorium for the foreseeable future.
Growth is inevitable. How it is perceived and developed takes care and vision. Progress is a subjective point of view. Ocala is in a culture clash. The soul and identity of Ocala is rapidly changing. It is good for some, not so good for others…