A highly anticipated artisan market that features clothing and retail shops, restaurants, an Amazon resale store, a Christian bookstore, and multiple other vendors has opened its doors for business at Ocala’s Paddock Mall.
The Paddock Market is officially open for business, replacing the old Sears at the mall (3100 SW College Road). Over the past month, several businesses have celebrated grand openings at the new market.
That includes The Attic, a vintage and retro thrift store that sells clothing, shoes, purses, knickknacks and unique home decor pieces. The Attic previously opened a space in southwest Ocala last year.
Blue Sky Flooring, another family-owned and operated business that has been serving The Villages and surrounding areas for 25 years, opened a studio space to showcase its flooring at the market.
The Journey Bookstore opened at the Paddock Market on December 17. The family-owned and operated Christian bookstore sells books, calendars, planners, candles, and a variety of other merchandise.
On December 19, Clearance Cove celebrated its grand opening at the site. That business sells overstock and returned merchandise from Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other major retailers…