BOCC approves two new communities

The commission voted yes to more than 350 new homes in the northeast corridor and Silver Springs Shores areas.


The Marion County Commission meets during a planning and zoning session on Feb. 17, 2026. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette file photo]

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Posted June 17, 2026 | By Belea T. Keeney, [email protected]

The Marion County Board of Commissioners voted yes to develop two major parcels in the county, though not without some fiery exchanges between commissioners and developer representatives. The June 16 meeting at 2 p.m. was attended by about 30 members of the public. Heated discussion about parking and driveway sizes Commissioner Kathy Bryant was vehemently […]

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