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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Original posted on Ocalalicious. The Mojo Grill & Catering Co. in Downtown Ocala (think Rajun Cajun Chicken and Bayou Boil) is famous for delicious food, live music, a very convenient location, and good old “Southern-style hospitality and atmosphere.” The phone number for the Mojo Grill is 352-369-6656, and the address is 102 SE 1st Avenue, Ocala 34471. Website: Mojo Grill & Catering Co. Right next door to the Mojo Grill, and very convenient for you chocolate lovers, is Ocala’s Chocolate & Confections. You can enjoy some coffee and/or ice cream while you pick out your chocolates, and they even do special orders. The 'Chocolate' phone number is 352-789-6882, and the street address is 104 S.E. Fort King Street, Ocala 34471.  Website: Ocala’s Chocolate & Confections. Buy and eat locally, a...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
          Image by susieblackmon via Flickr Original posted on Horsealicious. Hope you will ride along with me for a short drive through some beautiful Ocala horse farm country. Located in the York area of Ocala off of 40, both Live Oak Stud and Double Diamond Farm properties (in the video) are Thoroughbred farms. They are just two of the many beautiful horse farms that call Ocala home, not to mention Thoroughbreds being just one of the many breeds of horses that call Ocala home. P.S. There’s a rodeo this weekend! Related articles by Zemanta Saddle Up at Kral Saddlery in Ocala. (ocalalicious.com) Tas-T-O Has Been Making Cops, Horse and Ocala People Glaze Over in Happiness Since 1969. (ocalalicious.com) Florida Realtors 2010 Convention and Trade Expo in Orlando Kept Me Away from the OBS ...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Original posted on Ocalalicious.  Share Driving around Ocala’s beautiful horse farm country, the horses on Ocala's Live Oak Stud horse farm were grazing peacefully early one morning last week. Live Oak Stud, as well as Double Diamond Farm, are located in the York area of Ocala off of 40, and are just two of the many horse farms which are home to many breeds of horses that call Ocala home. So, too, does the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association. Related articles by Zemanta See Where Some of Ocala’s Most Beautiful Thoroughbred Horse Farms Are Located. (horsealicious.com) Scenes from an Ocala Thoroughbred Farm. (horsealicious.com) More Views of What Ocala is Famous For… Horses and Horse Farms. (horsealicious.com) Ocala’s Double Diamond Farm, a Magnificent Thoroughbred Hors...
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By Sara Homan, Realtor, Homes, Farms & 55+
(Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty 352-209-4044)
This beautifully appointed move in ready 3 bedroom home is located in a lovely 55+ Community, This wonderful community is Marion Landing in Ocala Florida The enclosed lanai is under heat and air and is  not included in the square footage.  It is meticulously maintained with a newer roof, open and spacious floor plan on a lovely corner lot. Enjoy the patio with friends and family enclosed with a privacy fence, This home will delight the most meticulous buyer. Location, Location, Location!  That is what best describes Marion Landing in a nutshell!  This 55+ Community is just off Hwy 200 in Ocala, so close to shopping, medical needs, a brand spanking new mall and I-75 is just a few miles down the road.  That's all wonderful stuff but more than that the community has a wide range of house p...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
It was my honor to be part of the Social Media Panel Thursday (08/26/10) at the Florida Realtors 2010 Convention and Trade Expo in Orlando. Obviously, as the photo reflects, I was surrounded by superstars… Debbie Kirkland (at podium), John Renaudo, Lesley Lambert, Chris Griffith, Matt Fagioli, and Mike Mueller. Photo credit (above) Mike Mueller. Tuesday I spent the day at RainCamp, and Wednesday was REBar Camp Orlando (#REBCORL). Many of you here on Active Rain might recognize some of the great people in these photos. ;-) Photo credit (above) Debe Maxwell. Lisa Hill, Susie Blackmon, Cyndee Haydon, Katrina Madewell. Related articles by Zemanta Ocala Breeders Sales Co. June 2010 Two-Year-Old Sale. (horsealicious.com) More Views of What Ocala is Famous For… Horses and Horse Farms. (horseal...
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By Sanna K. Thomas, PA GRI, E-Pro, SFR, AHWD, LH Ocala Florida Luxury
(Sellstate Next Generation Realty)
I saw the morning news today and I am fond of those little reports where they tell everyone in the US what the real estate market is really all about! Today's news snip it was about those condos in Miami that you can buy for under $50,000. As they put it, its cheaper than a car!  Great for those 1st time buyers who want 700 sqft, $500 a month fees and right on the beach or Bay.  The high point of the story was that those condos were selling for $150,000-$250,000 in 2006. As the reporter noted better pick them up quick because they won't last at this price. The number of condos they quoted available, between Miami and Palm Beach was 68000. In Ocala Florida, where I work and live, you can buy a 3/2/2  about 1400sqft  on a .25 acre lot for $60,000. We share the distinction with Orlando as ...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Stopped for lunch at Crossroads Country Kitchen in Ocala Saturday after taking more Ocala horse farm photos on one of the rainiest mornings of this summer. Many local horse people frequent Crossroads, and I love all the fun things they have hung all over the walls (see video). I also learned Crossroads Country Kitchen serves breakfast all day until 4:00 p.m. Love that! My choice for lunch was a Bar-B-Que burger (comes with cheese, caramelized onions, and bar-b-q sauce). It was cooked as requested, and ‘oh my’ delicious. There’s something about bar-b-que sauce and caramelized onions on a good hamburger. And there’s definitely something about Crossroads Country Kitchen in Ocala. Related articles by Zemanta Tas-T-O Has Been Making Cops, Horse and Ocala People Glaze Over in Happiness Since...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Lorito’s Italian Kitchen, 1801 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala, will put pasta on your fagioli, and elsewhere. Their dinner menu, including Baked Italian Specialties, Seafood, Pasta, fresh bread, salads, has something for everyone, and their food lives up to their 'local favorite' reputation, every time. Phone numbers: 352-629-1383 or 352-732-2330. Family owned and run for many years, Lorito’s prepares delicious Italian food, including Pizza, “oven baked to perfection” and DELICIOUS. Beer and wine are on their menu as well. Lorito’s is a MUST if you are passing through Ocala… or living in Ocala and just hungry! Here’s my Yelp Review of Lorito’s. Related articles by Zemanta A Visit to an Ocala Horse Farm Full of Potential Kentucky Derby Winners. (horsealicious.com) More Views of What Oc...
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By Bill Ness, 55Places.com, Active Adult Community Guide
(55Places.com)
Ocala, Florida has been a popular retirement destination for years. It’s just 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and only 90 minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios and the Kennedy Space Center. Active adult communities in Central Florida are ideal for those searching for resort-style living with a small-town feel. The Ocala and surrounding areas offer fantastic dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, golf and so much more. Some of the most popular attractions include the Silver Springs Park, Rainbow River State Park and The Florida Horse Park. Stone Creek by Del Webb opened in 2006 and is planned for 4,000 homes upon completion. The community features a fantastic collection of amenities, the famous Del Webb lifestyle and a nice selection of ranch homes designed for today’s active adul...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Taking a 'little ride around more of Ocala’s beautiful horses and horse farms' is keeping me from Yelping, but I do still FourSquare. I need to start adding farms to FourSquare. Too many of them are for sale. ;-( The Florida Thoroughbred industry, and breeds such as the Arabian, Paso Fino, Quarter horse, horses, and the Gypsy Vanner call Ocala, in Marion County FL, home, covering some exceptionally beautiful acreage, which is evident in the video below. Here's a very easy little photo sharing site if you ever take pictures at someone's party or event and want to easily enable others to add their photos (especially if they all are still using AOL). ;-)  Yogile. Related articles by Zemanta See Where Some of Ocala’s Most Beautiful Thoroughbred Horse Farms Are Located. (horsealicious.com) ...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
It is difficult to imagine living on anything but a horse farm in Ocala (but I'm doing it, darn it!), especially considering there are over 200 horse farms in and around Ocala in Marion County, Florida. Nothing says horses and horse farms like Ocala, everywhere you look. The pastures, signs, entries, and horses paint a beautiful landscape. Some of the photos in the video below were taken around some of Ocala’s beautiful horse farms in the York area, home to a few spectacular Thoroughbred horse farms like Double Diamond, Live Oak Stud, and Stonewall Farm. Related articles by Zemanta See Where Some of Ocala’s Most Beautiful Thoroughbred Horse Farms Are Located. (horsealicious.com) America the Beautiful on Double Diamond Farm, a Magnificent Ocala Thoroughbred Horse Farm. (ocalalicious.com)...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
   Image by susieblackmon via Flickr Early the morning of August 12 I rode around some of Ocala’s beautiful horse farms in the York area, home to a few spectacular Thoroughbred horse farms like Double Diamond, Live Oak Stud, and Stonewall Farm. There were even some horses being exercised on the track at Double Diamond when I was filming, so I hope you enjoy this little drive with me. Related articles by Zemanta Ocala’s Double Diamond Farm, a Magnificent Thoroughbred Horse Farm in America the Beautiful. (horsealicious.com) Have Some Ocala Horse Farm Views With Your Coffee. (horsealicious.com) Scenes from an Ocala Thoroughbred Farm. (horsealicious.com) Ocala’s Horse Farms, Training Tracks, and Draft Horses… Couldn’t Help But Think of Anheuser-Busch. (horsealicious.com) Rolling Pastures F...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Double Diamond Farm in Ocala, established in 1983, has a proven history of “commitment and attention given to every aspect of raising a winner.” The Double Diamond horse farm property is impeccable, horses were breezing on the spotless training track Thursday morning when I was enjoying the views (video to follow this post), and the early morning weather on this beautiful Ocala Thoroughbred horse farm was spectacular. America the Beautiful at Double Diamond Farm in Ocala Double Diamond Thoroughbred Farm, Ocala Contact information for Double Diamond Farm: Double Diamond Farm 899 S.W. 85th Ave Ocala, FL 34481 Phone 352.237.3834 Fax 352.237.6069 Related articles by Zemanta Have Some Ocala Horse Farm Views With Your Coffee. (horsealicious.com) Ocala’s Horse Farms, Training Tracks, and Draft...
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Here are a few of the sights and sounds from the Southern Regional Paso Fino Horse Association’s Extravaganza at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on Jacksonville Road in Ocala, FL, which I attended on Saturday, August 7th. Many Paso Fino horse farms call Ocala, and surrounding Marion County areas, home. World of Paso Fino – Florida Farm Directory Ocala Paso Fino Winning Colors Pasos Caribe Paso Finos Related articles by Zemanta What Are Some of the Things You See in Ocala, the Horse Capital of the World? (horsealicious.com) Ocala and Marion County Horse Farms … all the horsepower I need. (horsealicious.com) Favorite Photos Taken Today in Ocala. (ocalalicious.com) Ocala Horse Farms Feed the Florida Horse Industry. (horsealicious.com) Original posted on Horsealicious.
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
It's Tortuous Tuesday here in my blogosphere. Thought I'd post a few 'of interest' items so I would have an excuse to post the darling video of the colt playing with his ball (below). If you haven't signed up for your communities yet here on Active Rain, there is more information and great 'how to' instructions right here. Zenyatta is still the first lady. Secretariat Trailer [October 2010 Release]. Tonka, the Hemingway cat, relaxing late this afternoon in Ocala. Clouds in Ocala. If you just want to look at something very cute, here's a great video:
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This cowboy has some nice chaps on, don't you think? He was one of many at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala this weekend for the Southern Regional Paso Fino Association Extravaganza. via tweetphoto.com And this cowboy at the Ocala horse show this weekend cooks! All in all, it was a great day Saturday, and I DID take other photos and videos, which will be posted soon. Giddyup!
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Last week a video drive took me out 200, past Jumbolair, Sparr and into Citra… through more beautiful Ocala horse farms, training tracks, and smack dab into a pasture of draft horses. Of course, the draft horses were at the far end of their pasture so … no closeups. Next time. Before they are discovered by Anheuser-Busch. Enjoy the ride. Related articles by Zemanta What Do You See On An Ocala Horse Farm Early in the Morning? (horsealicious.com) Beautiful Ocala Horse Farm Country … Green, Rolling, and Luscious. (horsealicious.com) What Are Some of the Things You See in Ocala, the Horse Capital of the World? (horsealicious.com) Sultry Saturday on Ocala Horse Farms. (horsealicious.com) Favorite Photos Taken Today in Ocala. (ocalalicious.com) Original posted on Horsealicious.
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Snapshots of a few of the many beautiful sights I enjoyed during the month of July, 2010, in the ‘Horse Capital of the World,’ Ocala. Horse farms, horses, foals, coffee shops, ice cream temptations, Jumbolair, etc., etc. If you like horse photos, here is a link to a new set on Flickr: Ocala Horses Related articles by Zemanta Florida-Bred Thoroughbreds, Up Close and Personal, On Horse Farms in Ocala and Williston. (horsealicious.com) Ocala FL’s Jumbolair Aviation Estates, home to airplanes… (ocalalicious.com) Ocala Horse Farms Feed the Florida Horse Industry. (horsealicious.com) Ocala’s Southeastern Livestock Pavilion on a Quiet Sunday… (ocalalicious.com)
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
Views of beautiful green, rolling pastures in beautiful Ocala horse farm country off of 326 go on forever (almost). Arrows on the map below indicate where the Ocala horse farms in the video are located. (Click map to go to larger Google map.) Uploaded with plasq’s Skitch! Related articles by Zemanta Sultry Saturday on Ocala Horse Farms. (horsealicious.com) Florida-Bred Thoroughbreds, Up Close and Personal, On Horse Farms in Ocala and Williston. (horsealicious.com) A Horse of a Different Color Seen in Ocala. (ocalalicious.com) Ocala Horse Farms Feed the Florida Horse Industry. (horsealicious.com) Original posted on Horsealicious.
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By Susie Blackmon, Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing
It is hard to dwell on the [sluggish] economy, [difficult] real estate market, and [rampant] lack of jobs in our nation when you spend a little time with some Florida-bred Thoroughbreds, up close and personal, on horse farms in Ocala, Morriston, and also Williston. Marion County is comprised of five incorporates cities, each with its own charm, history, lifestyle, and horse farms. Please visit the cities at your convenience: Ocala Belleview Dunnellon McIntosh Reddick Related articles by Zemanta Now This Is Horse Country! (horsealicious.com) Office of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, Ocala FL. (horsealicious.com) A Visit to an Ocala Horse Farm Full of Potential Kentucky Derby Winners. (horsealicious.com) Ocala FL’s Jumbolair Aviation Estates, home to airplanes...
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