On the evening of Thursday, April 23, my son and I were sitting having dinner in the food court of…read morethe paddock mall. We were approached by a woman and what I would describe as a small uniform who mumbled something to us, which we couldn't quite understand. She walked on and we continued eating. A short time later, a man wearing the same uniform approach and said rather rudely "Didn't she tell you to move. This section is closed." I asked how I was supposed to know that, and was pointed to some collection of ropes that apparently blocked off one side of the food court, and told "common sense" in a very condescending tone e. We got up and moved, frustrated by the incredibly rude treatment. In this time of reduced foot, traffic and shopping malls, I cannot believe that the Management would want staff to treat customers so rudely. Based on this, I assure you, I will never return to this particular mall. I expect it will probably be closed and turned into a storage facility or something similar in the near future. Well deserved.

The only real mall in the Ocala area where my parents house is at. Kind of a quiet shopping center…read moreas it never seems overly busy the times I have been there. Typical selection of shops you can expect in a mall, along with assorted merchandise kiosks in walkways. Decent food court area. Overall clean looking and well lit. Plenty of parking.

Since my restaurant was located in downtown, I did walk by here on my way to the restaurant…read more Parking can get a bit difficult during the weekend nights, and I did have to drive around twice to find a spot. I was able to find one near the garage.It looked to be free parking, so that's always good. I did not know whether the garage cost extra, but I did see some parking areas that had a cost. I saw the main square with the gazebo, and looks like there were people hanging over there. There are lots of horse statues with artwork painted, and signs displaying the descriptions. And since they were artwork, there was definitely no mounting on the sculpture allowed! There are many nice restaurants, including Brick City Southern Kitchen and Harrys Seafood. There is also a theater, but I didn't go inside. Downtown Ocala looks to be pretty safe and welcoming. I should visit again during the day time and see if there are farmers markets as well. But definitely I will come back for the great restaurants over there. I just wish parking was easier. Overall: B

This is a must if you have 30 min to spare. Cute little downtown, very small, displaying equestrian…read morehistory of the area and giving homage to the biodiversity of the area. We loved it.

Typical strip mall shopping complex that does feature some name brand anchor stores such as Office…read moreDepot, Michaels, Five Below, Ross Dress for Less, Golf Galaxy, Dollar Tree, and others along with TJ Maxx which I was just at for some gym wear. If hungry there is a Five Guys Burgers and Firehouse subs on the property.

There was a good variety of small stores and plenty of parking, including handicap. I started out…read morein Michael's. Then, I went to Ross and TJ Maxx. There is also a 5Below in the plaza. I found some great deals on the day I went.

Yesterday morning about 940 am, Sunday March 31, 2019, I picked up a friend on Hwy 200 and…read moreproceeded N down SE 1st Ave. downtown close to Harry's..., heading to church. I didn't feel like I was speeding but sure enough there was a lady police officer standing in the street and flagged me over, pulled me into the Remax real estate office parking lot. I felt sick as I remember belatedly, that the speed limit was 25mph!!..which had surprised me one day when I noticed how low it was...ANYHOW. This lady police officer, I think her name was Rodriguez...stood on the passenger side of my truck and I gently reached for my registration/insurance above my sun visor and then looked at her and said "I am getting my drivers license out of my left front pocket"..and she thought I said "I was HOT"..which meant I had a gun....instead of getting ALL EXCITED..like some cops on YouTube, she calmly said "if you are carrying its no BIG DEAL, I would just ask you to stand out of the car"..just like that...no PANIC...." Imagine that..? And she took my license calmly as Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, said politely "give me a moment please" and went into her cruiser...checked me out. Reminded me that the speed fine for 36 mph in a 25mph was $200 some odd Bucks!!! Wished me well,....smiled broadly and pulled the next guy over....she let me go!!! So, what is my point? WE NEED MORE police officers like this!!! Thanks so much for doing a stand up professional job, reminding me of the law, being polite and earning my RESPECT.

This was my first time visiting the World Equestrian Center, and even though we were in a rush, I…read morewas so impressed. We stopped by last minute to take a few graduation photos of my niece before heading to her ceremony, and the grounds made the perfect backdrop. We didn't have much time to explore because we were trying to get to graduation, but everywhere we looked was beautiful. The property is well maintained, clean, and full of gorgeous photo opportunities.

Within the last couple of months, a friend and I purchased day passes to enjoy a girls' day by the…read morepool before having dinner at one of the restaurants. As always, the World Equestrian Center itself was beautiful. The pool area was immaculate, the restrooms were clean and well stocked, and the overall facility lived up to the high standard we've come to expect. Unfortunately, our experience at the Horse to Water pool bar was disappointing. It was a slower day, with only a handful of other guests around, so the bar was far from busy. When we approached, another couple was also waiting. The four of us stood there for several minutes looking around because, from the customer side of the bar, all we could see were soda machines. The shelves and glass door refrigerators appeared empty, so we genuinely weren't sure if alcoholic beverages were even served there. When the bartender came over, she didn't greet us or smile, and her demeanor immediately made us feel like we were inconveniencing her. We greeted her first, despite the fact that we had been patiently waiting with smiles on our faces. The other guests asked what kinds of drinks were available, and her response was simply, "Regular drinks." The four of us looked at each other, confused, since there wasn't any visible alcohol behind the bar. My friend then asked if she could make a vodka seltzer with lime, and the bartender said yes before walking off to retrieve liquor bottles that were stored out of sight. To be clear, the drink itself was perfectly fine. Our disappointment had nothing to do with the quality of the beverage. It was entirely the customer service. A simple smile, friendly greeting, or willingness to answer questions would have made all the difference. For a destination that prides itself on being an award winning destination with exceptional amenities, the customer service at the Horse to Water pool bar fell well below expectations. During this particular visit, we left feeling more like an inconvenience than welcomed guests.

This is the second time I had gone to this library in Ocala. This time I went and payed close…read moreattention to everything and really enjoyed my visit thoroughly.I will be going back more often. Everyone was delightful and the atmosphere was pleasant leaving you with a very positive vibe. There were people of all ages doing their thing from toddlers with their parents enjoying the children's room. Some going into the meeting room for a conference and there was a room where they sold books for a a dollar or two or even less! There was a table with little baby plants to take one for free. There is a computer room, and private rooms that I think you can call and reserve and sit in complete quite. There is a genealogy room, a room for young adults and so much more. They have a monthly calendar with activities and events. You can take out 100 books at a time and keep them for 3 weeks. If you want to keep something longer and it is not needed by someone else you can sometimes keep it longer just call or request it online. You can also go online and request books from other libraries and they will see what they can do to try and find a book for you. They have a seed program to help you grow plants indoors if you need. They have a blood pressure monitor program that you can ask about too. This library and its programs care about the community and you. If you need a motorized scooter these they have a few for you to use while there. Marion County library is a wonderful library and makes you feel at home you should visit them soon. Amenities: 1)Computer room with printers 2)Fax 3)WiFi 4)Meeting Room 5)Study Rooms 6)Notary- Call Ahead *** 7)Microform readers 8)Proctoring -Call Ahead 9)Mobile/Wireless printing 10)B/W Photocopiers 11)B/W Printers Phone: (352)671-8551 Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wheelchair Accessible ***

Belinda (Balinda?) was the MOST helpful providing important library card renewal info which will…read morehelp me stay on top of maintaining my library card annually. I was away from Ocala on a cabin trip and was able to reestablish my Libby account over the phone. I had no signal this whole trip so I was nervous calling. Belinda saved my trip! Highly recommend! Amazing, helpful people work here

They know they open at 8am, so why in gods name aren't they ready to serve the people. Just a bunch…read moreof government ladies sitting at their computers messing around for another 15 or 20 minutes while people who are trying to get back to work try and wait patiently.

0 stars needs to get on the same page. All workers ask for diffrent documentation. I have been here…read moretwice now and still no results. Now I have to go back a third time with diffrent documentation. This place is a S*** show worst place ever.

Zero stars if that was possible. My regular mailman is absolutely awesome! Problem is ANY sub plain…read moreREFUSES to pick up outgoing mail, regardless if it's in the mailbox with the flag up or ESPECIALLY a scheduled delivery. One small package was left for 5 DAYS...2 in the box & 3 scheduled pickups that were IGNORED. Had to drop off MYSELF at the p.o. (with 3 other packages they left from the ignored scheduled pickups) on a Sunday to get them out. I called the 800# to put in a formal complaint, like I had to do when having the SAME problem in Mascotte FL. The kicker...this office NEVER CALLED to follow up on the complaint. Mascotte called me the next day & rectified the issue. That's the level of service the downtown P.O. delivers. So I'll take it as the F-OFF, use another shipping service (UPS) that it is. And they wonder why they're losing revenue! New one today. Scheduled pickup ignored (as the subs ALWAYS do), but an incoming box literally tossed at the (open) gate on my driveway. Why drive in for the pickup when you can just NOT do your job and literally toss a box from your vehicle window so you never have to get off your butt! Who cares about what's in it or if it'll get damaged...they'll NEVER pay out on insurance anyway! FYI - ALWAYS use 3rd party insurance!

Awful! No one answers the phone. I had a package sent next day from Miami to Ocala. While I…read moredon't feel the Ocala office was at fault that it didn't arrive when it was supposed to they could've at least answered the phone to assist me in trying to at least pick up the package. I called and called. Was definitely hung up on a couple times and the other times. it would ring, ring, ring and then I'd get a busy tone.

It's just a standard strip shopping center anchored by Publix supermarket close to where my…read moreparent's house is. There is a Walgreens pharmacy, a McDonald's, an Italian and Chinese food joint, a Supercuts, nail salon, and some other assorted businesses. Nothing major but its super convenient for when we need to grab a bite to eat or need something from the market. Nothing major but gets the job done for the locals.

Pretty decent place to visit. It really is an all inclusive (food) trip for the family... from the…read moreamazing Japanese food to Publix subs to even McDonald's, this Ocala hub has it all, and much more...