Every year thousands of new residents begin calling Ocala and Marion County Florida home - keeping it among the three fastest growing areas in the nation.

Ocala has been hailed by Money magazine as one of America's five "Best Places to Live" because of its mild three-season climate, scenic beauty, shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, low crime, and magnificent horse farms.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, scenic horse farms, green golf courses, shady forests, and crystal-clear waterways, Ocala has the vitality and diversity of a much larger city and is known for its

Superior quality of life and affordable lifestyle
Strong business climate and diverse economy
Community innovation and initiative
Rich cultural and natural resources

Ocala is a crown jewel in the heart of Central Florida and Ocala's historic downtown district is the thriving, vibrant heart of Ocala.  The downtown square, with its full block of greenspace topped with a gazebo and surrounded by renovated brick buildings, whets the appetite. Southeast of the square, within walking distance, lies the visual feast of Ocala’s Historic District.  Steeped in history and a master plan for a prosperous future, this is where you will find Royal Ascot Village...this is where you will find the best of life.