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Bogie Shooter 07-16-2023 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Blueblaze (Post 2235940)
Paddock Mall in Ocala seemed very nice when I got my 2nd Covid shot there a couple of years ago -- although I didn't look around much.

I was too busy standing in line on a taped "X", all masked-up, 50% "immune", and 6ft distant from whoever it was gave me Covid that day. I've often wondered how many other folks might have avoided a month of sniffles and 3 months of coughing if our helpful government hadn't gathered us all together to get our dose.

We had to go there because we got our first shot in Texas before we moved, and it was the only place to get the Pfizer shot in the area. Of course, that was the only thing open, which was a little creepy.
Is this a vaccine thread……?

Marmaduke 07-16-2023 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Windguy (Post 2235945)
If you are just looking for a conditioned space to walk and don’t care about the stores, then the Leesburg and Ocala malls will do. I think they are generally safe. I love the AMC theater in Leesburg and have left movies late in the evening and had no altercations.
I know Ocala very well and the Paddock Mall is safe, but feels exactly like a Ghost Town because it's obsolete, so it needs to be reconfigured to apartments like many malls. It's safe, but feels dreary.
Other than Belk's, few shop there and everyone enters directly from the parking lot and gets v in and out. Covid putv the final nail in the coffin of malls.

We all love the Heath Brook outdoor mall in mid-town Ocala, that is thriving!

Love it! Check it out!

deborahcme 07-16-2023 07:45 AM
Paddock at Ocala is not bad. It's clean, air conditioned, has mileage markers on the floor for walkers and some decent stores--Belk, Macy's and a clean, attractive food court and a Starbucks. Probably not a "shopper's paradise," but if you are (like me) someone who likes to get in, do her shopping and get out, it's pretty good! About a 30 minute drive from most of TV.

defrey12 07-16-2023 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Djean1981 (Post 2235754)
Are there any nice indoor shopping malls, closer than Orlando?
Nope. Mellenial is it.

Escape Artist 07-16-2023 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by deborahcme (Post 2235963)
Paddock at Ocala is not bad. It's clean, air conditioned, has mileage markers on the floor for walkers and some decent stores--Belk, Macy's and a clean, attractive food court and a Starbucks. Probably not a "shopper's paradise," but if you are (like me) someone who likes to get in, do her shopping and get out, it's pretty good! About a 30 minute drive from most of TV.
The Macy’s in the Ocala mall is terrible. I’m surprised it didn’t close during Macy’s latest round of downsizing.

retiredguy123 07-16-2023 08:06 AM
I'm surprised that malls even exist anymore. You can buy almost everything that the mall sells from Amazon, usually for less money and with free next day delivery. And, Amazon is more likely to have the size and color you want. This also applies to most non-mall stores, like Home Depot, Lowes, and Walgreens. I think that Amazon will eventually replace the retail store marketplace.

chrisinva 07-16-2023 08:23 AM
No, not closer than Orlando. We've been to Millenia Mall & didn't like it, lots of closed stores, few shoppers. We accidentally tried The Florida Mall, a bit further down the road & loved it! Despite the drive, we'd go there again just to have the variety of stores & number of shoppers that made us feel like we were in the right place. Address 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809. Website - https://www.simon.com/mall/the-florida-mall Good luck.

Newport1 07-16-2023 08:38 AM
Ocala

lychee1576@gmail.com 07-16-2023 09:01 AM
Because there are not enough people to support an inside mail.
 
[QUOTE=Stu from NYC;2235783]The theater is still open and is a nice one. Fairly small mall.

Do not understand given our temps there are no other indoor malls closer to us.[/QUOTE
What stores do you have in mind?
There are not enough people to support a nice mail around here.

lychee1576@gmail.com 07-16-2023 09:05 AM
There are not enough people to support a nice mall in this area.
What kind of stores do you want in a mall.

PurePeach 07-16-2023 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2235795)
Beautiful shopping areas and outlet mall in Wesley Chapel. About an hour's drive heading toward Tampa. Have many major retail chains not here in the Villages, as well. Nice hair salons. Nice Restaurants. Everything you could want in one area. Google the area. You might like it!
Nice shopping, but not a mall. Malls are totally enclosed and this one is not enclosed at all, just covered walkways, which provide little, if any, relief from the heat/the elements.

Erika 07-16-2023 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2235783)
The theater is still open and is a nice one. Fairly small mall.

Do not understand given our temps there are no other indoor malls closer to us.
What is there to understand? Online shopping is wreaking havoc with the need for malls. Just sit in your a/c home and click away. 😊

justjim 07-16-2023 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisinva (Post 2235986)
No, not closer than Orlando. We've been to Millenia Mall & didn't like it, lots of closed stores, few shoppers. We accidentally tried The Florida Mall, a bit further down the road & loved it! Despite the drive, we'd go there again just to have the variety of stores & number of shoppers that made us feel like we were in the right place. Address 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809. Website - https://www.simon.com/mall/the-florida-mall Good luck.
I’m not a big fan of Malls but my wife votes for Florida Mall too. Food Court and “people watching” will keep me entertained for a couple hours. Compromise is why we have stayed married for so long!

DonnaNi4os 07-16-2023 10:39 AM
Ocala has one. It’s not the best but it’s indoors

sianagers@att.net 07-16-2023 11:08 AM
Sort of like daycare! Perfect


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