Heart of Ocala

06/16/2026

Ocala is changing fast — and some of the biggest projects are happening right in and around downtown. 👀
From new restaurants to hotels, parking, and major redevelopment, these projects could seriously shape what Ocala looks like over the next few years.
Watch the full video on YouTube: Heart of Ocala

06/13/2026

Full video on YouTube-link in bio.

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06/09/2026

NEW VIDEO ALERT!

Ocala's sushi scene has exploded over the last few years, and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 12 Sushi Restaurants in Ocala!

From longtime favorites to newer spots making waves, there are plenty of great options—but which restaurant earned the #1 spot?

You'll have to watch the countdown to find out!

After watching, let us know:

Did your favorite make the list?
Which restaurant would you rank #1?
Which spot is the most underrated?

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bvZHmoxG3Q&t=15s
If you enjoy discovering the best restaurants, attractions, events, and developments around our community, be sure to follow Heart of Ocala for more local content!

Welcome back to Heart of Ocala!Today we're counting down the Top ...

05/18/2026

🎉 NEW VIDEO ALERT 🎉

When people think of Ocala… they usually think horses, rolling farmland, and maybe Silver Springs.

But what surprises a lot of people is just how ACTIVE our community has become.

From Light Up Ocala and HITS… to Rock the Country, FAFO, Patriotic Skies, the Marion County Chili Cook-Off, WEC Winter Wonderland and more… Ocala and Marion County now have an incredible lineup of annual events all year long.

In this new Heart of Ocala video, we’re counting down the Top 15 Annual Events in Ocala You NEED to Experience 🎄🎆🐎🎶🌶

👇 Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQsO2nhju-A
And now the important question…

What event should be #1? Did I miss anything? 👀

Welcome back to Heart of Ocala! In this video, we’re counting down the Top 15 annual events in Ocala and Marion County — from massive holiday celebrations an...

05/03/2026

Alright… we finally did it.

We ranked the Top 10 BBQ spots in the Ocala area and let’s just say… people are going to have opinions about #1.

Did we get it right?

Watch here:

1 like, 1 comment. "Top 10 BBQ Spots in Ocala You NEED to Try (2026 Guide)"

05/01/2026

𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚… 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 🍕🔥

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 Heart of Ocala’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 11 𝐏𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚!

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://youtu.be/-DvI9scoGoo?si=xFgEdZDJ0spnQboe

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬? 👀

8 likes, 5 comments. "What Is the BEST Pizza in Ocala? 🍕 (Top 11 Ranked)"

04/20/2026

Ocala has some seriously underrated breakfast spots…

I just dropped a Top 20 countdown of the best breakfast spots in Ocala—starting at #20 and working all the way down to #1.

This list is packed with local favorites, hidden gems, and a few spots that might surprise you.

👇 Watch here and tell me… did your favorite make the list?

2 likes, 1 comment. "Top 20 Local Breakfast Spots in Ocala You NEED to Try"

04/03/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 Heart of Ocala’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨. ❤️ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭!

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://youtu.be/tuJM5GOVpQQ?si=s1-EFIbCYlup2HTg

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚? 👀

Ocala has more great date night restaurants than most people realize.In this video, Heart of Ocala ranks the top 10 date night restaurants in Ocala — from co...

03/16/2026

🍔 NEW VIDEO: Ocala’s Hidden Gem Restaurants! 🌮

Ocala has some amazing restaurants that don’t always get the attention they deserve. In my newest Heart of Ocala video, I’m counting down 10 hidden gem restaurants around town that locals love but many people still haven’t discovered.

From incredible tacos and burgers to some truly unique local spots, these are places that deserve a lot more attention.

If you love trying new restaurants around Ocala, I think you’ll really enjoy this one.

📺 Watch the video here:

https://youtu.be/aHuEPJ11aI0

And I’m curious…

What restaurant in Ocala do YOU think is the most underrated?

Drop it in the comments — I may feature some of them in a future video! 👇

Welcome back to Heart of Ocala!In this video we’re counting down the Top 10 Hidden Gem Restaurants in Ocala, Florida — amazing local spots that many people d...

03/08/2026

🎬 Remade and upgraded!

I just remade my Ocala Date Night video with enhanced video quality!

If you're looking for great restaurants for a date night in Ocala, this video highlights some awesome spots around town that are perfect for a night out.

Curious what made the list?

Watch here 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuJM5GOVpQQ

Also — what’s YOUR favorite date night restaurant in Ocala? I’m always looking for new places to feature in future Heart of Ocala videos.

Ocala has more great date night restaurants than most people realize.In this video, Heart of Ocala ranks the top 10 date night restaurants in Ocala — from co...