My new beautiful home town since December of 2020! Thank you Lord, for leading me here! True Paradise…
@SierraStrengthTV2 ай бұрын
Happy for you!!
@FreedomThirtyFive2 ай бұрын
your hometown is traditonally the one that you were born/raised in. You cant have a "new" hometown lmfao
@freewillchoice8052Ай бұрын
I moved to the Ocala forest around the same time you moved to Ocala
@pakaza2 жыл бұрын
Moved here a year ago. It is beautiful. So much nature to see and enjoy. Love it here.
@chantellenolan2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we are looking to move to Ocala. Where did you move from? Any tips or advice? We are coming from Ohio. Thank you!
@TheDisBeat2 жыл бұрын
@@chantellenolan same here looking to move from northeast ohio
@fabbymealexkd Жыл бұрын
Hi, are the tornadoes their scary?
@RanjitSingh-rw8kv3 ай бұрын
@@chantellenolan hello dear, I am moving to Ocala from Cincinnati Did you like there?
@mariarosa46602 жыл бұрын
We moved to Ocala FL, last September 2020 and it’s taken time to think of it as home however now that I know where to go, it should be a great experience and fall in love with the City.
@heidihughes70132 жыл бұрын
Lived in Williston when I was little. Family trips to Ocala were so much fun. Silver Springs, Rainbow River. Really miss those trips. Beautiful town.
@alovesupreme8603 Жыл бұрын
LOVED LOVED LOVED YOUR OPENING! Like an old tyme western prairie movie!!! Gorgeous!! Thank You!!! ❤
@pigybak2 жыл бұрын
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park just north of Ocala.
@davidnassiverajr33812 жыл бұрын
No it isn't. I live about 2 miles from it. 441n 326 area
@dogcrazy252 жыл бұрын
@@davidnassiverajr3381 uh. Just looked it up and it has an ocala address.
@YentlLega2 жыл бұрын
I could sense the peace of Sholom park through the screen 😌
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
Very peaceful there. I would say they accomplished their mission
@Me-kf4og2 жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful. My wife and I were married there earlier this year.
@YentlLega2 жыл бұрын
@@Me-kf4og What a gorgeous place for such a special moment ❤️ must be lovely to visit and relive the memory.
@helgabullabong2 жыл бұрын
Those glass bottom boats at Silver Springs look great fun. I enjoyed the old photos you showed. Cheers
@txladywolf012 жыл бұрын
It is AWESOME. If you get a chance go and listen to the HISTORY
@trinket17232 жыл бұрын
I like it when people make videos about the Ocala area because they make it sound so great, but in actuality if your not upper middle class or high class, it’s not fun to live here. If your poor, becoming homeless is pretty easy here. Place is over priced and over populated and now the city/town is trying to turn it into a snotty “ Country “ sight seeing tourists spot. I miss growing up here, everything has just gone down hill the past few years.😔
@tattoomangonetrucking27152 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Slocala ain't what it used to be, we had a great water park and a decent zoo, then I saw it slowly wither away. Judges and farm owners run this town, so welcome to Ocala 💁♂️... On the flip side though, it's so slow, you'll always feel safe, even in the hood lol.. Great for families, not much for the youth...
@latoriacalloway1526 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@cherylberkey90567 ай бұрын
I'm from St. Petersburg Beach. Same thing. I grew up there in the 50s. It's unrecognizable.
@freewillchoice8052Ай бұрын
Becoming homeless in any area is easy if you’re poor
@trinket1723Ай бұрын
@@freewillchoice8052 no duh😑
@robira13132 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe you left out the new World Equestrian Center in SW Ocala. Beautiful place to walk around, shop, eat and watch horse shows.....FREE!
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned
@sandrabedard78482 жыл бұрын
Lived and worked in Ocala for 7 years. Great to visit, DIFFERENT living there.
@tracyvision2 жыл бұрын
We’re considering moving there. Can you elaborate?!
@sandrabedard78482 жыл бұрын
@@tracyvision Ocala is one of the Better places to live in Florida because we had horses and etc. Beautiful area. Florida has become a melting pot. Florida work wages are very low and most my friends had to have 2 jobs just to get by. That's just my experience. I couldn't HANDLE the hurricanes either. Ocala was hit very hard by Irma while we were there. I have many reasons for leaving Florida. I wouldn't move back to the state again. You may like it. Everyone is different in what they want and where they like living. Also too hot and humid for us also. I now retired in Costa Rica but this is where we were meant to be !!! PURA VIDA
@tracyvision2 жыл бұрын
@@sandrabedard7848 thanks for sharing
@keno4reno2 жыл бұрын
Just moved here 4 weeks ago thank you the video helps me get to know the town I’m going to be living the rest of my life in
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
Thank u!
@natoshabarthalow98492 жыл бұрын
How do you like it so far?
@maryjoykellum2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.. I live in Ocala Florida too. I love going to all of the places been mentioned
@FloridaandBeyond2 жыл бұрын
We love Ocala! We spend a lot of time in the Ocala National Forest. They have some of the best springs in Florida. Definitely have to check out some of this stuff you mentioned. Great video!
@smilebbyily24452 жыл бұрын
Who is WE? SPEAK FOR YOURSELF !
@FloridaandBeyond2 жыл бұрын
@@smilebbyily2445 Okay. My husband and I is "we" and we visit often. I am actually speaking for our own channel. 🤷♀️
@shawnhampshirehick1012 жыл бұрын
The O.N.F. is why I moved here. I miss Texas & S.D. but living in S. springs is an outdoor adventure for now. Doing it solo kinda Sux🤔
@FloridaandBeyond2 жыл бұрын
@@shawnhampshirehick101 Ocala forest is awesome!
@miriamrivera33102 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaandBeyond absolutely!!!
@Moneypower572 Жыл бұрын
Very quite place but it’s nothing like Hallandale Beach Florida more beautiful and am close to the beach and it’s more businesses and restaurants and growing communities.
@floridaguy79572 жыл бұрын
I'm from the Daytona area but I've been there several times. Just a unique beautiful town unlike any other in this great state of Florida
@catherinecarnish43012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such great coverage. Always look forward to seeing your videos.
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Catherine!
@conqueefador51362 жыл бұрын
Don't forget all the lovely outta state traffic that clogs up the roads about lunchtime (: that's my favoriteeeee
@ianwright402 жыл бұрын
And they need to erect a sign on the i75 exits. Gen x NOT welcome.
@wschaeffer33182 жыл бұрын
Quality video. Well done. I'm looking forward to seeing other places you have filmed. Next time you are in the area, please visit the new World Equestrian Center. I'm certain it will be added to your list.
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@Shananana992 жыл бұрын
I have driven by Sholom many times and never knew it was a public park😂 Gotta say this vid makes Ocala look pretty nice. Now we have the World Equestrian Center as well. I can’t believe how huge that place is.
@rosemary2882 жыл бұрын
Sholom Park is a private Park, open to the Public, which is why a lot of folks don’t realize it’s open to them. They’re online, but I’m not sure if they’re on FB.
@jacobhoward59392 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaayyyy! Showing Tipsy Skipper and Mutiny! The best bars in Ocala.
@HerseySyntheticOil Жыл бұрын
Good quality video Chad. Keep up the good work.
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@jimmyd46852 жыл бұрын
Nice good video. Considering a move to Ocala from South Florida in the future and this video affirms my laid back, relaxed retirement desires 👍
@trinket17232 жыл бұрын
Just don’t go to the villages then.💀😂
@debbiel77362 жыл бұрын
Stay away from 55 and over neighborhoods. Nothing but old people with nothing to do but watch what you're doing.
@christinatregoning39102 жыл бұрын
Currently building in Stone Creek. Never heard of Ocala pr io r to it months ago. Thx for this video. Now even more excited about our new vacation home.
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Congratulations!!
@angelabarabas16592 жыл бұрын
I been here for 20 years and would never leave. I love it here
@walternickerson7662 жыл бұрын
Ocali Country days is back Nov. 13th and 14th at the Silver River Museum in Silver Springs State Park.
@shawnhampshirehick1012 жыл бұрын
Ocala area is actually pretty cool. I do like living in this area ( not really into 🐎) I prefer the National Forest & outdoor activities. If I only had an adventure gal pal👩 to kayak & boat & fish & ride with.
@brandonclark1119 Жыл бұрын
I remember a lot living there and graduating from Vanguard High School in 97, but left in 2000 and it's had a lot added to it since and there's other things I never had a chance to see!
@sarahliska851814 күн бұрын
We also have zip lining over the limestone cliffs…highest, longest trails in the US I believe
@ricosuave29342 жыл бұрын
Love it!!! Well put video of Ocala!!!!!
@janeellis51362 жыл бұрын
Here for 13 years and never been to Tuscawilla Art Park. I was wondering when you were going to do where we call home. Another great video.
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jane! Love Ocala!!
@sarahMuahahaha2 жыл бұрын
Too many people coming to Ocala and have made it a small "city". Sucks when you see farmland and fields be sold to make developments , gas stations/car washes and car dealerships. Sweet Jane's is not far from my parents house..
@sergueygarcia2 жыл бұрын
world equestrian center for sure especially on paso fino show days
@TomBTerrific2 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised they didn’t include the World Equestrian Center . I know it’s only been open for about 8 months but it a must see place. Another great thing in my opinion is it’s centrally located which allows you to go to many other places for a day trip…
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned!
@berrypoundz78792 жыл бұрын
I love this video I was born and raised in Ocala this is awesome also the Marion Theater is haunted lol
@diannashuster55942 жыл бұрын
I currently live on the Treasure Coast and I'm seriously considering moving to Ocala. Great video, thanks! 😊
@AlicesWondereland2 жыл бұрын
Currently living in Ocala. Grew up in PSL/Stuart. Its vastly different. Its very slow here. My biggest issue; the drivers. WPB is easier to navigate during rush hour.
@tattoomangonetrucking27152 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, this is a place to hit the brakes and take it slow....very slow........
@tattoomangonetrucking27152 жыл бұрын
@Joleigh Avery get what in🤷🏽♂️
@lisascott7640 Жыл бұрын
Don't do it.
@jacquelinemcgrady77842 жыл бұрын
Love Ocala
@agentdawkins10 ай бұрын
As a Real Estate Agent in Ocala. I service Marion County. This was a great video ❤
@ChadGallivanter10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@Lugoman782 жыл бұрын
Moved to Ocala 2 years ago from NJ and I absolutely love it here. I can't wait to check out Tuscawilla Art Park soon. Thanks for the great video.
@smilebbyily24452 жыл бұрын
Terrible area..be careful.
@Lugoman782 жыл бұрын
@@smilebbyily2445 you think its terrible try living in Philadelphia.
@smilebbyily24452 жыл бұрын
@@Lugoman78yeah I heard about philly but seriously if you visit tuscawilla be mindful not the best area
@louis20122 Жыл бұрын
Seems like a great place to retire. Affordable and safe and beautiful.
@denabaker79773 ай бұрын
I wouldn't really call it safe
@paceflchick2 жыл бұрын
Oh YAY, I Haven't seen you in awhile. Happy traveling.
@timothyzappa94492 жыл бұрын
It's a nice town to raise a family. One of the more cheaper places in FL to live. But it's actually pretty boring. The best part about Ocala is your 1 hr away on st Rd 40 east through Ocala national forest to Daytona Beach! 1 1/2 hrs to Tampa,Clearwater beach.
@Anne-po992 жыл бұрын
Boring. Lol.
@TomBTerrific2 жыл бұрын
Seems beaches are your thing. Perhaps a move would reduce your boredom.
@timothyzappa94492 жыл бұрын
@@TomBTerrific left a long time ago
@RoadiewithRich2 жыл бұрын
Well it’s a no brainer I got to go to Sweet Janes candy store thanks chad. Getting good content from you for my channel
@AikenAdventures2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been curious to learn more about Ocala
@kevincobb51822 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the natural springs to swim and many fishing lakes!! If you have a 4 wheel drive you can drive through the National forest and see all kinds of nature
@denisguerrero97942 жыл бұрын
I would like to see & do & everything they're specially eat the whoopie pie that sounds delicious.
@shenasanders36352 жыл бұрын
Also, Muddy Lotus Tea is the best Kava bar in the state. Definitely worth checking out!
@gregoryphi2 жыл бұрын
great video!
@gregkiser554 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your vids, thanks!
@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MatthewSmith-zh2ct2 жыл бұрын
Great intro to the area.
@johnrivinius48738 ай бұрын
Top thing to see in Ocala is the drag racing museum
@olgarusskikh19212 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! We are going to Ocala Fl in two weeks
@bhardwaajmohabir91472 жыл бұрын
Very nice thank you for showing it on you tube have a nice day 🙂
@londawg38442 жыл бұрын
I will keep my comments to myself
@robira13132 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The World is a better place for it.
@londawg38442 жыл бұрын
@@robira1313 nobody asked you a damn thing.
@galaxiegoddess2 жыл бұрын
You make Ocala seem way better than it actually is. Lol. I would suggest Rainbow River or The Villages
@AndyLoRusso13 күн бұрын
Whoops Pie heaven Thanks I may visit for a few months Looks like a good community. How about some great places to eat As a Chef I would enjoy the
@lcsilva842 жыл бұрын
Very nice video!
@duaneholcomb84082 жыл бұрын
Yea what's left of it. It used to be a beautifull place old sandy dirt roads. Old granddaddy oaks with moss hanging every where. Goffer turtles was just every where. Deer. Standing on,the sides of the road. Then the yankees came cut down our big old oak trees paved over the sandy roads. I lived near,, ocurse road. It was called that because if you drove to fast on that sand you would wreck causing you to curse.. We all waved at each other I'm part Seminole. We spoke the southern language. Good fishing and hunting. I knew old Ross Allen. But it ain't that way, no more I got the devil out a there years ago,,,but I have my memories,,I went to school at Osceola. I just didn't fit in any more so I left. Never will go back nothing to go back for,,,,
@christenrhea24572 жыл бұрын
I agree. True Ocala no longer exists 😩
@charlesmills66212 жыл бұрын
The outsiders came in and pretty much did the same thing to most of Florida. I could be wrong, but I'll bet there's more pavement than open water, now.
@duaneholcomb84082 жыл бұрын
@@charlesmills6621 I bet you'd be right. ,I love the old Fla, cause I'm a true old Fla, boy. Southern Born and raised. My people go back to the Seminole. Some time when I'm a sleep I walk down those old sandy dirt roads with grandady live oaks stretching over tye roads like a tunnel with moss hanging from the branches. And turkey oaks swaying over the roadway. And a patch a palmetas. Off in the distance. Seeing and old goffer. Cross the road at snails pace. And maybe a deer grazing along the roadside. And armadillo,. Scampering along thru the woods. Then I wake up and realize it. Was just a dream. Of witch I lived when I was a young,,, boy,,,
@brendakayeperry68602 жыл бұрын
Love Florida.....
@RoadiewithRich2 жыл бұрын
Me2 that’s why I love this channel and started one of my own about Florida life
@hisnameisiam8082 жыл бұрын
Are ticks bad here?
@chuckliddel91862 жыл бұрын
I've lived in ocala my entire life 49 years, my family came here in 1822 from down south Florida, my great grandfather was BLOODY ED WATSON but I've watched ocala go from very nice to trash
@robira13132 жыл бұрын
1822? Dang, they're old.
@chuckliddel91862 жыл бұрын
@@robira1313 funny
@socalcraigster2 жыл бұрын
@@robira1313 - Why is it trash? If you are going to be critical, give some reasons.
@robira13132 жыл бұрын
@@socalcraigster - I don''t believe I said anything about "trash". Chuck said it, not me.
@socalcraigster2 жыл бұрын
@@robira1313 - I was directing it towards that poster. Just curious since it seems very nice.
@NoDeucoDontYouDoIt2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@mlb55252 жыл бұрын
Missing two of the biggest attractions the Santos mountain bike trail system and the Greenway Cross State bike trail for road bikes.
@robira13132 жыл бұрын
In Ocala?
@elliottotbc2 жыл бұрын
I’m doing a dissertation based upon the Ocala Limestone. Is there a quarry nearby, that verifiably goes into the Ocala Limestone Member, that someone, maybe a local, could give me the coordinates of to more fill out my dissertation?
@tattoomangonetrucking27152 жыл бұрын
Welcome to slocala 💁♂️
@carolrice5127 Жыл бұрын
Please do a piece on all the horse riding accessible parks and WEC
@TheSHOP4112 жыл бұрын
The WEC. Disney for equestrian enthusiast.
@LadyKatz2 жыл бұрын
The Canyons Ziplines would have been another one I would have added.
@I_can_Shoot_772 жыл бұрын
Should have added Fish Hawk Distillery
@adhdegrees2 жыл бұрын
When a building you own shows up in a KZbin video
@tonydayton9092 жыл бұрын
i used to originality live n ocala back n 2018
@tonydayton9092 жыл бұрын
i used to live there before i moved back n to ocala n 2018
@whyjustwhy21683 ай бұрын
How'd you like it is it pretty quick to get from one side to the other? What about night life clubs and bars
@patwericiawilliams85272 жыл бұрын
I lived in I lived in Ocala for many many years I know all about all the things in Ocala like I said I live there for many many years
@jka50002 жыл бұрын
Why did you not mention the largest equestrian center in the world is in Ocala? This would’ve been the best destination place and location for people to come and see it because it is the nicest place in Ocala and most events are free!
@ChadGallivanter2 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned!
@marshallcain85302 жыл бұрын
i live here, & there is absolutely nothing to do
@mototoad12422 жыл бұрын
Forgot to add EAT AT MOJOS
@robira13132 жыл бұрын
...and Swampy's on the Rainbow River - but that's is outside of Ocala in Dunnellon. Worth the 20-minute drive!
@mototoad12422 жыл бұрын
@@robira1313 yes sir it is! I live in dunnelon and love swampys. Hey there neighbor! Lol
@mandoesgameing81272 жыл бұрын
Glad y’all like it ocala sucks
@Alex_Eggers2 жыл бұрын
you can smell seminole feed when near the mill i live in ocala xD
@adhdegrees2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t even mention Zip the Canyons or Equestrian Center
@toddmierzwiak8456 Жыл бұрын
In the process of moving here from Ohio 🥰
@whyjustwhy21683 ай бұрын
Is there a place where you can pet and ride horses. I have kids 6 and 9 so looking for something like that to do with them
@pattibrown2832 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tourist stop. but we’re interested in every week activities when you live there. Like dinner with friends A market like Trader Joe’s. Sprouts Local butcher.
@fuxan2 жыл бұрын
They even painted a non-native invasive plant on the horse (Taro...one of the ecologically damaging elephant ears).
@WESSISGOATED_2k9 ай бұрын
yo at 0:25 where is this located? is this in florida?
@handsome52611 ай бұрын
Are there alligators in shalom park?
@eutimiochavez4152 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice place?
@yvonnesaldana73472 жыл бұрын
So weird seeing a video in the place I live 💀
@TheHurricaneborn2 жыл бұрын
I live in ocala. I didn't know we had horses
@trinket17232 жыл бұрын
Your joking right😂
@TheHurricaneborn2 жыл бұрын
@@trinket1723 duh 🙄
@migdaliasantana26672 жыл бұрын
Wow
@Earthman24111 Жыл бұрын
Where can you pay to ride horses around Ocala?
@ileanamalave8282 Жыл бұрын
Where is the countryside in Ocala?
@lisascott7640 Жыл бұрын
All around it. It's mostly rural
@JoseRamos-wf2yk2 жыл бұрын
Next time show US the horse ridings places to enjoy.
@handsome52611 ай бұрын
34470
@JamesGochnour2 жыл бұрын
What's fun here? Everything closes at 9pm except the drug stores and Walmart.
@migdaliasantana26672 жыл бұрын
Wow, a good place for senior citizens.
@heinuchung86802 жыл бұрын
Ocala=slow-cala it is terrible and very very slow gainesville is much better also Ocala isn’t very pretty
@richardkuhn73302 жыл бұрын
Slowcala
@alondracenteno94142 жыл бұрын
Lol really.... Ocala?
@tawanawilliams96182 жыл бұрын
The only thing nice around here is the villages
@lisascott7640 Жыл бұрын
I've never lived in a more boring place.
@socalcraigster2 жыл бұрын
Ocala vs Lakeland (WinterHAVEN)? Need advise please.