Business

A & N Caribbean Cuisine was temporarily closed last week after an inspector cited 13 health code violations, including 20 live roaches and 20 dead roaches found around the kitchen.

Mutiny will reschedule the grand opening of its new bar in downtown Ocala after experiencing unexpected delays.

A Subway located in the Walmart Supercenter in southeast Ocala was temporarily closed last week after a health inspector cited multiple health code violations.

Cantina Tex-Mex is seeking approval for liquor sales from city council to move one step closer to opening its new downtown Ocala location next month.

Cody's Original Roadhouse will break ground on its new southwest Ocala location tomorrow morning. The new restaurant plans to open in January.

Oneness Essentials has opened a new soap and body products shop in Belleview. The business features a variety of handmade soaps, bath bombs, bath salts, lotions, and body butters, among other products.

Silver Springs Pizza was temporarily closed last week after a health inspection failure revealed nearly 30 violations, including the presence of roach activity and insects.

Mutiny will open the doors on its new pirate-themed bar next week in downtown Ocala. The new business is next door to its sister bar, Tipsy Skipper, and will feature a full liquor bar, an extensive beer list, food, and music. 

The city of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will host a bus day trip to the Orlando International Premium Outlets later this fall.

San’s Pizzeria is bringing 35 years of pizza recipes and tradition to its new location in northwest Ocala. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening last week. Stop in and let us know what you think.

Beginning Monday, September 20, The city will host a new Start Smart T-Ball League on Mondays and Thursdays through October 28 at the Jervey Gantt T-Ball Complex.

A new Thriving Artists' Workshop will seek to help local artists who are interested in turning a passion for art into a viable business.

The Marion County Chili Cook-Off will return to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala later this fall for its 40th installment. 

Ocala Main Street (OMS) announced last week that its board of directors has appointed Jessica Fieldhouse as its new Executive Director.

The Florida Pizza Shop will celebrate its one-year anniversary this fall at its location along Baseline Road. The restaurant features an extensive list of specialty pizzas, including sweet chili chicken pizza, taco pizza, and cheese steak and onion pizza, to name a few.

The Running Elements, an athletic apparel and accessory store for runners of all levels, will celebrate the grand opening of its new downtown Ocala location on Saturday, September 18.

My Little Town Kids has opened a new indoor playground at the Paddock Mall.

Shelby’s Sugar Shop has opened a new Ocala location at Paddock Mall as part of the company’s rapid growth across the country.