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DollyM Donating Member (837 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-04-11 04:50 PM
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Ocala?
After another awful Illinois winter and losing my job in the last month, I am fed up! I have found my dream job in Ocala Florida but wondering about the area. What is the economy like, housing, cost of living etc. I checked out the city of Ocala's web site but of course all I get from that is how wonderful it is, so I would like some honest answers. Any help would be appreciated.
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glowing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-04-11 05:15 PM
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1. Old People Mecca of Florida. Lots of retirees in the area. Everything
closes at 10pm. Its old rural farms bought up and turned into HOA. My husband's grandparents live there.
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DollyM Donating Member (837 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-04-11 05:21 PM
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2. Perfect!
The job is with a hospice so with many elderly people, there is some job security there. That is my biggest fear is getting someplace far away and then having the job go by the wayside. That happened to my husband when we moved to Wisconsin several years ago for his dream job. The job lasted 7 months and left us stranded there with a long term lease on an apartment and no job opportunities. I am going to be a lot more careful before I make a move this time.
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Mojorabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-04-11 05:55 PM
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3. My favorite place to camp
is in Ocala Nat'l forest. Welcome to Fl!
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dmallind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-05-11 05:50 AM
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4. Can't help with first hand info but in similar position - resources
Edited on Sat Feb-05-11 05:51 AM by dmallind
I found useful are www.city-data.com for overall info in great detail (don't skip the discussion threads but be aware everywhere has fans and detractors - check your own town to get a feel) zillow.com for housing info. realtor.com for housing searches.
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