This vibrant and growing heartland is bordered by Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic Coast; the Tampa Bay region on the Gulf Coast; Orlando and Walt Disney World at its base, and the Crown Jewel of the Golden Triangle- the thriving All-American city of Ocala, at the doorstep to Florida's future.

Our strategic, central location directly on "America's Main Street" (Interstate 75), combined with our delightful three seasons climate, natural attractions, great schools, state-of-the-art medical facilities and robust economy, have made Marion County one of the fastest growing and most desirable metropolitan areas in the country. In fact, the national civic league proclaimed Ocala as an All-American City, and Money Magazine has named Marion County as Florida's best place to live, work, celebrate retirement or raise a family.

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