Ocala (Florida) Photos

The Private Room

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:03:00 +0000

The Private Room is a new business at this location in downtown Ocala. Previous businesses have not lasted long so we wish the owner a happy and prosperous New Year!

Photo by Lois Anne.

Amscot - The Money Superstore

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:07:00 +0000

Beware...of money superstores!

The chase is on!

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:58:00 +0000

Have you ever been chased by a guy on a bike brandishing what looks like a big, long weapon? Just for taking his picture?

Well, I haven't either. But I wasn't too sure for a few moments!

The Hummer

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:09:00 +0000

The Hummer is an enigma. It appears to be a military vehicle with all of the charm of an Army jeep. In recent years its popularity seems to have declined.

The front "license" plate contains a pirate graphic which is similar in looks and color to the flag of Florida State University. But I'm not sure it has any connection to FSU.

Ocala, however, is Gator (University of Florida) territory. If the owner of the Hummer is indeed a graduate of Florida State, he or she should know it is a risky venture at best to invade the Gator-loving city of Ocala! ;-)

Wall of mirrors...

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:57:00 +0000

...who's the fairest of them all?

View from a hill

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Rug Gallery in downtown Ocala...

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:59:00 +0000

featuring rugs from a variety of countries and offering a nice reflection of the square...

Brick City Center for the Arts

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:06:00 +0000

Brick City Center for the Arts is a smaller museum located in downtown Ocala. Although small in size, it offers a large selection of artistic works.

There is more info on the Brick City Center for the Arts here. Also on this site, under the HyperLocal tab, and the Artists - Local tab, you will find yours truly listed.

Islam always?

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:52:00 +0000

Stop! For what?

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:36:00 +0000

Sushi Bistro - downtown Ocala

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:44:00 +0000

January in Ocala

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:50:00 +0000

A very religious car!

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:56:00 +0000

A floral arrangement to brighten the day

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:37:00 +0000

Wilson & Spaulding Smiley Faces

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Rounding the corner

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:38:00 +0000

Heathbrook Outdoor Mall - Market Square ...

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:29:00 +0000

...on a balmy January evening...

The Big Belly Deli is coming...

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:48:00 +0000

...the Mojo Grill & Catering has moved down the street. From what I've seen I'd be surprised if the Big Belly Deli shows up anytime soon!

Misty Anderson and her four Irish Wolfhounds

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:46:00 +0000

Misty was taking her four Irish Wolfhounds for a walk the other night. We stopped to ask if we could take a picture. She graciously agreed. She said she often walks her wolfhounds in Ocala's downtown square and had recently done the same in The Villages. Needless to say, the dogs are a great attraction. They are beautiful animals. Also kind and obedient!

Soggy Bottom Computers revisited

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:38:00 +0000

If you check the original post featuring Soggy Bottom Computers, you will see a comment by Rick, the owner of this company and a brief explanation as to how he chose this name.

I'm reposting the picture with a mea culpa: I should have done some checking and included a link to Soggy Bottom's website, which I found to be most interesting and eye-catching.

Check it out here.

When is a bank not a bank?

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:35:00 +0000

When it's an upscale men's clothing store!

A Pickup Swamp Buggy

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:02:00 +0000

On the left is a pickup truck with tires that are larger than an average automotive sedan. It is probably a good vehicle for wandering about in Florida's swamps or in woods where the sands are deep. Looks rather strange, though.

Soggy Bottom Computers

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:20:00 +0000

It's hard to imagine why someone would name a computer sales and service operation with the sobriquet, "Soggy Bottom". But, to each his own.

Seasonal reflections

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:36:00 +0000

This is a seasonal post, for you know that in the western tradition, Christmas has 12 days - from December 25 to January 6 (the Epiphany).

The guitar door

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:32:00 +0000

Just think how easy it would be for people to find you if you lived in this building in downtown Ocala. You'd merely need to tell them to look for the door with the guitar attached!