Marion County’s best local businesses

The 236 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Oct 9

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236 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants68 places · newest: Franco's Italian Restaurant, Aug 2
• 02Beauty15 places · newest: Glamour 3D Brows, Aug 2
• 03Shopping17 places · newest: AGAPANTHUS - Ocala, Jul 21
• 04Entertainment24 places · newest: First Responders Recreation, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife13 places · newest: Oxford Downs Poker Room, Oct 4
• 06Bakeries & Sweets11 places · newest: Donna's Dream Cakes, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage17 places · newest: Simply Polished Consignment Boutique, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness13 places · newest: Brick City Spa Collective, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture16 places · newest: Dance Divine School of Ballet, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden15 places · newest: Koontz Furniture and Design Co., Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts10 places · newest: Purrs and Pages, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Good Time Outdoors, Aug 2
• 13Pets6 places · newest: Doggy Bubbles Grooming and Boarding, Aug 2
• 14Cafes3 places · newest: 18 South Coffee, Jul 21

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• Lillian Bryant Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Need a quick reset close to home? Lillian Bryant Park brings well-kept walking trails, shaded lawns, and community energy with fitness…

  2200 NW 17th Pl (Ocala) · lillian-bryant-park.keeq.io ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 29

• Wilma Loar Splash Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Belleview’s Wilma Loar Splash Park is a sweet kid-size splash pad with multiple water features, plus a covered playscape with slides that…

  5700-5710 SE 110th Pl (Belleview) · belleviewfl.org ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 13

• Market Street At Heath Brook

  Other

  Easygoing, open-air mall offering a range of retailers, restaurants & professional services.

  4414 SW College Rd #952 (Ocala) · marketstreetatheathbrook.com ↗

• Paddock Mall

  Other

  Familiar, easygoing retail center with department stores, specialty shops & a food court.

  3100 SW College Rd Ste 334 (Ocala) · paddockmall.com ↗

• Ocala Restaurant Supply

  Services

  Family-owned provider of wholesale food products for restaurants, institutions, and other businesses.

  24 NW 8th St (Ocala) · ocalarestaurant.supply ↗

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