A new, 8,000-square-foot antique mall has officially opened its doors near downtown Ocala, reuniting dozens of local vendors displaced by the closure of Diggers Antique Mall.
Pine Avenue Antique Mall has officially opened its doors at 510 S. Pine Avenue in Ocala’s Pine Plaza. The new facility held a soft opening on Sept. 3 and welcomed a wave of local shoppers and antique enthusiasts.
Following a strong initial turnout, the business is now preparing for an official grand opening festival set for Saturday, Oct. 10.
The two-day event will feature special giveaways, prize raffles, local food, and thousands of unique antiques, vintage china sets, vinyl record collections, classic furniture, and rare collectibles displayed across the facility’s extensive vendor spaces.
The new venture was spearheaded by married couple Ken Kisner and Richard Rice, alongside manager Michael Guest, after the permanent closure of Diggers Antique Mall in late July left dozens of longtime local vendors without a venue…