Waldrep Plaza Outparcel for Build-to-suit

Ocala is the principal city of Marion County, with a rapidly expanding population estimated at over 70,000 residents and growing, and the broader metro area nearing 430,000+ — with some studies showing the region as one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States. The Ocala MSA has been named the fastest growing metro in America for two years in a row. Marion County’s tourism economy exceeds $1 billion annually, attracting over 1.4 million visitors per year, with spending on lodging, dining, entertainment, and shopping contributing significantly to local economic vitality. Ocala itself has earned high growth rankings, including #1 in the U-Haul Growth Index for 2025 (reflecting strong in-migration) and a history of national recognition for economic performance and growth. This property presents a unique chance for a high-visibility full-service restaurant or similar hospitality concept to capitalize on demographic expansion, regional tourism demand, and strong local spending power.A rare opportunity in one of Ocala's fastest-growing commercial corridors. This 1/2 acre, B2-zoned parcel is cleared, development-ready, and positioned within a fully-leased retail center anchored by Gold's Gym. It is available for build-to-suit or land lease. The site sits immediately adjacent to the newly opened Staybridge Suites Ocala Near Equestrian Aquatics, an IHG Hotel currently running near-100% nightly occupancy, delivering built-in pedestrian and vehicular demand from day one. Utilities are already in place, with excellent ingress/egress and strong potential for Hwy 27 signage exposure. - ~½ mile from Interstate 75, along a densely traveled corridor with heavy passerby traffic - Less than 10 minutes from the new I-75 interchange, the 80,000 SF Buc-ee's travel center, the Florida Aquatic Center, and the World Equestrian Center (WEC) - WEC alone draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, fueling year-round demand from national equestrian events, corporate travel, and regional tourism With limited full-service dining options in the immediate trade area, this site is well-positioned to capture restaurant demand from both residents and visitors. Surrounding demand generators include the Spires multifamily community, Publix, Gold's Gym, and additional neighborhood retail — creating a strong daytime and evening customer base. Combined with hotel guests, tourism traffic, and solid local household spending power, this is an ideal location for a full-service restaurant concept.