What is there to do in Ocala?

Produced by Thomas Fletcher
Videography by Thomas Fletcher
Photography by Thomas Fletcher
Narration by Morgan Freeman (kidding) Thomas Fletcher
and so on and so forth.

[@pakaza]

I moved to Ocala about 2 yrs ago. Ocala is a beautiful area with lots to do if you are active. I enjoy hiking. Loads of grat trails around d both paved and dirt. Th E downtown is quaint with new restaurants opening almost weekly. I'm never bored here. There is theater, swimming and just enjoying the beautiful scenery. The World Rquestrian Center is always hoping with entertainment, horse shows and shopping. The restaurant there is exquisite. I don't know why there are such negative comments here. People you gotta get off your duff and express beautiful Ocala.

[@ron4501]

What to do in Ocala? Wake up early so you can take a walk before it hits 100 degrees and 90 percent humidity. Watch daytime TV. Take an afternoon nap. Wait until the mosquitos calm down so you don't get bitten to death. Go for an early dinner since restaurants close early. Watch evening TV. Go to bed early so you can wake up early and start the whole process over.

[@restierosales6093]

Do they have some recreational places to hang out, bowling lanes,etc..

[@cbx500cbx]

Thats good anywhere. !!

[@rongendron8705]

Well said! I owned a house in Beverly Hills, Fla. (27 miles from Ocala) 1990-2004, ( a rental) & going to Ocala was like going to the "big town", compared to Bev. Hills!

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

I guess you don’t live in the city limits. I do, and we never have a problem with mosquitoes.

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

@@restierosales6093 Yes they have two bowling centers.

[@derryettetedford7359]

Very good place for living... Houses and apartments are very cheap, I've been here for 3 years, I moved here from WPB because the crime rates was so high, but here is comfortable and people keeps to themselves, not much to worry about here... Very quiet, it's just that you need transportation because everything is far out in some areas... Other then that it's a very cool place for living or even visiting ❤😀 I Love being here.

[@marianelavega453]

derryette tedford how's the job market there

[@beanieweenies4286]

@@marianelavega453 terrible, unless you're into rural carrers such as horse breeding or farming. Most of the better jobs are in the bigger cities surrounding us.

[@RobertHurleyJr]

@@marianelavega453 good job market for logistical, warehouse, and manufacturing jobs.

[@Nick-kc9mz]

Thank you! Awesome, informative video!

[@cherylberkey9056]

Great video teaching a newcomer where to go for great entertainment

[@boricuayehudim427]

My job with Uncle Sam took me to North Central Florida ☝🏼 I lived in both Ocala and Gainesville ☝🏼 Loved it there in Ocala ☝🏼 Thanks for sharing this awesome video 🤗 I'm back home in Puerto Rico but must say Marion and Alachua are the Best in Florida ☝🏼

[@jezebelrebel250]

Great video...thank you so much.

[@DannyMcKinney79]

I haven't been to Ocala, FL for years I heard it's a great place to embrace the standard destinations in the future. I am planning to move to Ocala, FL in about 1 more month. I am about to sale my apartment up here in Crestview, FL.

[@gonzalorodriguezrealtor863]

hi Daniel, I am Gonzalo Rodriguez, i am working in American Prime and I have some lands in ocala very beautifull, if you want, you can reach me at 305.267.9660 or by email at [e-mail] and we can talk or I will sent to you some info. thanks and God bless you

[@gonzalorodriguezrealtor863]

or better contact me at [e-mail]

[@MrChronic411]

Never move to Ocala this place is miserable compared to the rest of FL..

[@tr4207]

Daniel McKinney don’t do it. I just moved from their. Can’t get a job. $8 an hour. Tough to find a job.

[@genekearce7369]

I grew up in Ocala. miss it more everyday. been gone about 34 years.

[@MrLosingrip]

gene kearce it still sucks

[@MrLosingrip]

gene kearce it still sucks

[@billmacdonald4026]

There's a lot to do here.... and especially if you are a family person.

[@johnkschultz2044]

@@MrLosingrip Do you live there? or, have you lived there?

[@cayogator]

Nice vid.....I've lived in many towns/cities in Fla, some more than once, and I find Ocala to be a great place...tyvm !....He showed a TON of things going on here

[@emmaroselle2033]

thanks a lot for all this information. great job.

[@Moneypower572]

It was a good experience but Gulf Stream horse racing Casino in Hallandale Beach Florida is way better and more things to do.

[@mindpower222]

I lived in Ocala for 4 years. 2003-2007 Maybe good for retirement or someone who prefers rural living. Poor job market. No culture. No nightlife. Terrible public transportation and school system and rising crime rate.

[@itsrelativ3967]

EXACTLY!!!!

[@ilmagonsalves9790]

Yes

[@findingmydreamland]

Great video, Thomas! As everything you do! Can you believe that a couple of subscribers in my KZbin channels say that there is nothing to do in Ocala? Maybe they live in a different place than you and me or in another "dimension". Taking the words of one of my clients, "Who ever gets bored in Ocala is dumb". Keep enjoying this beautiful land, Thomas!

[@KevinP32270]

thanks for sharing.

[@brian1157]

It's a hell hole.

[@cayogator]

You may leave.......

[@RayPaganJr]

Looks uninteresting and boring.

[@barrywainwright3391]

Very stupid comment. You obviously don't know and aren't aware of how bad it is in a lot of other states and areas. Ocala is paradise in comparison. Hellhole my arse.

[@cayogator]

@@barrywainwright3391 what is an 'arse' You must not be a Floridian, lol

[@BucaneerBri]

I grew up in this area & we all wanted to move out . We mostly wanted to leave but a lot come back & miss it.

[@ricosuave2934]

Awesome video!!!!!

[@thefamily_ak1863]

We have a skateboarding park now , public , beside the reilycenter

[@latoshiamckoy8057]

Considering moving to Florida. Thank you

[@spikemorbid7159]

Dont do it. Lived here 40 years. how many black people do you see in this video? This is what they are hiding from you. The racist community that exist here. Rude, racist, hateful people.

[@cherylbook885]

Totally agree with Spike. Been here 2 months. Hate it. People rude and unfriendly. Very few friendly. Then if you want a contractor to hire, forget it. They Jack up price with all kinds of fees by lying. So much lying here. Midwest is so much better. Grass was not greener on other side and didn't realize it till moved here. Will be relocating back to Midwest soon. I will put up with cold any day verses people here.

[@johnkschultz2044]

Not friendly? Are you advertising that you're liberals? Hint: Research State Senators/ Legislatures, Governors, etc before moving to a different State. We'll take a Patriotic DeSantis over this fool, AZ Gov. Doug Douchey any day. Relocating early 2022. Anyone up for a home swap?

[@studen5213]

0:03 is my family run event the first one

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

Orlando is central Florida, Ocala is indeed north central Florida.

[@pamjean3797]

very good, thx!

[@noahradke6960]

There is Day to remember

[@thehorrorsociety2820]

That's what I was gonna say.

[@hymiesmith6827]

Ocala sucks. Lived there for 4 years. Glad I got out. Nothing to do unless your in downtown with all the homeless and druggies.

[@diywithjadyn9790]

i lived in ocala eversince i was 2 now im 14 💀 its trash and the paddock mall is probably the size of your local walmart. Theres no stairs, escalators etc. Theres a few stores that arent even good. They dont have an adidas store or nike store and the food court only has like 6 restaurants or less. Theres nothing to do ever the only fun thing is the movies

[@cayogator]

you can leave mommy when you are able

[@americanhoney9817]

WELL THATS SOUNDS GREAT TO ME YOUR PARENTS ARE SMART YOUR NOT MISSING ANYTHING HUN DO THEY HAVE A BOWLING ALLY? SHOP ONLINE HUN U CAN GET YOUR SHOES BESIDES IF ITS BORING U HAVE TIME TO STUDY KNOWING NOT MUCH ELSE TO DO JUST SAYING

[@jamesishere98765]

That's just a traditional small town. Besides, put your mind to it and there's a LOT of things to do in Ocala, like Skyzone, Skate-a-way south, and even hour long ziplines.

[@timothyzappa9449]

Nothing!

[@SuperiorShine]

Well done! Don't forget to eat at Mojos, Mojos On The Go (frame 10:06!!) and Sonnys!

[@cayogator]

Mojos is just "OK"

[@dorissiverios]

Wuow seves muy bonita ciudad de ocala

[@harleykeiner4095]

i'm moving here from NYC and i'm THRILLED

[@michaelg6641]

Sounds like you're GOING to be SHOCKED

[@cayogator]

stay in NY, enuff of y'all here now

[@beboboymann3823]

Yeah, well if you bring NYC politics with you then you’ll ruin another city. Why do you think there is such a good difference in Ocala from NYC?

[@harleykeiner4095]

@@beboboymann3823 did not. i promise

[@harleykeiner4095]

@@beboboymann3823 i agree with you 1000%

[@HxC88NY]

I will be staying at the WEC but I wanna ride the bike trails. Are there any places to rent a full suspension bikes near by this?

[@jeremymiller270]

What about the firework show

[@brandiherrera8774]

i live in Ocala and there's not much Walking around

[@Juice421fs]

hows the racism towards non Caucasian people? only reason im asking is I've been doing a lot of research on moving to Ocala. a lot of forums have that as a main complaint.

[@elainnstolll9024]

Slowcala? The frik at my school in ocala aint nothing slow everywere you turn theres a fight i love school

[@jamesishere98765]

Yeah, the public school board is one of the worst I've seen in the entire country.

[@tomrobinson199]

Small town? Ocala is huge area wise

[@Greg_Deep]

Std capital of Florida

[@ginamary1452]

That's the Villiages

[@TheChelsiWaters]

😳

[@julesgilles1150]

Are they racist in Ocala?

[@wayneblake4596]

IS THIS A SLOW VIDEO FOR SLOW PEOPLE?

[@tr4207]

Make sure you’re retired when you move to Ocala.. jobs don’t pay shit. Tough to get a job. Nobody returns phone calls.

[@awildacardona6475]

Espero cuando valla que espero va a ser pronto me agrade el area😬

[@analogmind6793]

Hate to say it but this boring video just shows how boring Ocala is. Not moving here. Thanks for the video!

[@Leon612]

This place really looks great, but on the City Data forums, this place is really up and down. Some love it, while others say stay the hell away! Is there any place in Florida that's somewhat affordable and crime being not a huge issue? I won't even ask about the schools in FL. They're all below average.

[@itsrelativ3967]

Are you looking to retire soon? Ocala only benefits retirees and homeless folks. If you're a young and looking to upgrade your career try Gainseville or Tampa. All the young adults here LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS. It's a boring town. I currently live here and am just saving money to move.

[@stevemarino5745]

I have to say, I am very, very grateful for these youtube videos. I'd thought of moving to Tallahassee until I saw the video of the hood in the west side! Yikes! Worse than Oakland! Ocala was also on my list, at least until I watched this. It certainly looks a lot safer than Tally, but it also looks amazingly small time, segregated and utterly boring. Back to the research. This is so much better than simply picking up and moving, then going WTF?!!

[@Sihvyl]

Steve Marino Sounds like you may want to steer clear of Florida in general..seriously.

[@fathersonmomplayingfootbal2127]

SAMMEEE.....IVE been researching for months what are you coming up with

[@johnkschultz2044]

Segregated? 🤔

[@dongodwin2144]

Hope to take advantage this fall if the virus allows

[@myfivestarrealty]

Liked this vidio.🏠 What is the average $ on real estate?

[@primelegoinary3357]

If u in florida go to bobs river place

[@coolinwithlaura4114]

I ride red at santos

[@austinhowells20]

3:17 you see slenderman by the tree

[@cbx500cbx]

Theres always opossum catching tske a crab trap and put some bait in it but dont through in water. Tomorrow you have a trap full of fun.

[@simon5802]

simply nothing.

[@wayneblake4596]

ZZZ!

[@LongBinh70]

Nice video. Just a friendly critique: work on you narration so it doesn't sound like you are reading from a written script.

[@ronjcash]

And the pronunciation of Ocala. Never heard it called Okela.

[@jamesisheressecondchannel8309]

Ocala is bad. It has nothing major, the schools are bad and FULL of bullying, the whole Marion County schoolboard is less than 2 stars. I only live here because my grandparents lives here and my family wanted to help them in life. It's pretty boring and bland.

[@carlhungate2475]

You really mean, your Grandparents are helping YOUR family!

[@tomlove8459]

I see a lot of truth in the video but a lot of misleading stuff a lot of not in Ocala and horse races is strictly simu cast

[@coolinwithlaura4114]

don't mve to Ocala silver springs park closed murder rate high

[@elainnstolll9024]

coolin with laura Johnson ahhhhhhhh

[@thiscorrosion900]

I haven't been in years, but, my grandparents lived in Silver Springs Shores for many years. I know it well from visiting from the later 70s to early 1990s. In those days, it was a very nice and safe place to live. Nowadays, not so sure about that. From what I've gathered the past few years, it's in decline. A lot of area attractions have shut down, as well, which is a bad sign, generally. Silver Springs they utterly ruined, and even the Wild Waters Water Park that used to be there in Ocala shut down four years ago and is now derelict. But of course years ago, it was mainly for retirement communities. Not sure what it's like nowadays. I have heard the crime rate has been going way up the past 15 years or more.

[@brett9330]

its hella boring here do not come here

[@RobertHurleyJr]

Too much breathing into the mic. Im out