Marion Center Retail/Restaurant/Entertainment

Marion Center — Prime Hwy 40 / Silver Spring Blvd Retail Plaza
Discover an exceptional retail opportunity at Marion Center, a well-positioned twelve-unit plaza at the intersection of Hwy 40 (Silver Spring Blvd) — one of the primary east-west arteries through the heart of Ocala’s retail corridor with an annual average daily traffic (AADT) count of31,000. The property offers strong visibility and accessibility, benefiting from the high traffic volumes and continued growth of the region.

This space is ideal for retailers, restaurants, service-oriented businesses (salons, fitness, medical/spa, etc.), entertainment venues, or small-users looking for well-located, highly visible space with redevelopment flexibility. Given the rapid growth — both population and in-migration — now is an opportune time to capture new demand.

Key highlights include high occupancy with established, long-term tenants — a stable, well-maintained center.

Available spaces:

• A second-generation, 3,600 SF restaurant space (fully kitchen-equipped),
• A 2,200 SF salon suite (formerly Tan USA),
• A large 16,550 SF cinema shell — which the landlord is willing to subdivide into 4+ smaller suites to suit incoming tenants.
• Month-to-month retail tenant that can move with 60 days (2430 SF) Unit 105B
• Month-to-month retail tenant that can move within 60 days (2250 SF) Unit 106
• 105B and 106 are contiguous and could be combined for 1 unit of 4680 SF

Flexible layout options — ideal for a mix of retail, service, or specialty food/ beverage uses.

About Ocala - Market & Demographic Strength — Ocala Metro Growth & Demand

The Ocala Metro recorded the highest population growth of any U.S. metropolitan area in 2023–2024, with its population rising from ~ 412,338 (July 2023) to ~ 428,905 (July 2024).

That represents a growth rate of approximately 4% in a single year, outpacing virtually all other metros nationwide.

The area continues to dominate relocation and growth-based rankings:

• #1 “Growth City” in the U.S. for 2024 according to U‑Haul’s Growth Index.
• Ranked #4 nationally for inbound domestic migration in 2023
• Top-ranked among Florida metros for affordability.
• Renters and home-buyers alike are increasingly migrating to the area — creating strong demand for retail, services, and community-oriented amenities.