Depends on taste
Of course, demographics dictate the types of businesses located in given areas. I, too, would like something a little more upscale than we have in TV, although, Nancy Lopez is an excellent choice. Bone Fish is also a good selectiion for TV. Although, the residence in TV seemingly prefer more casual and less expensive dining than you outlined, I would think that we could support an elegant dining restaurant for those "special occassions", but the restauranteers apparently don't agree and it's their money.
Berns in Tampa is a long-standing and outstanding restaurant, and although it is an hour and more to drive, it is well worth the time it takes for a fantastic experience and the wines a parexcellence and steaks will make your tongue slap your tonsils out. Tampa also has some excellent Spanish/Cuban cuisine and you might check out The Columbia restaurant in Ybor City....a Tampa surburb.
Not in the category you outlined, but still of note in Ocala, are Ipanema and Latinos y Mas, which provide a little different flair in cuisine.
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