OCALA

Home on the Range

Ocala is a regional commercial center and “Florida’s Horse Capital,” home to hundreds of horse-breeding farms and facilities that host major national horse shows every year. The revitalized downtown historic district includes museums, galleries, and farm-fresh restaurant menus, while the nearby Ocala National Forest offers excellent hiking trails.

Everything we need is right at our fingertips—nothing’s more than a bike ride away! I love the educational opportunities available through our Lifelong Learning Program, and we both enjoy yoga and strength-training opportunities to remain active. There are so many natural springs in this area, and kayaking and canoeing the beautiful creeks and rivers is great fun. We rarely feel the need to get in our car. People are so friendly and will always speak when we meet them out in our community. This is the only 55+ community that we visited, and we hit the jackpot. I just can’t fathom living anywhere else!”

Laura Lane Bender

On Top of the World Ocala, FL