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Woodfield Crossing is located in southeast Ocala, which is the largest city in Marion County with a population of around 50,000. Ideally situated in central Florida, Ocala has been recognized as one of the best places to live by Money Magazine, which also ranked Ocala as one of the "Most Livable Cities." Ocala was named in "America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2002" and has been recognized as an "All American City" by the National Civic League. Woodfield Crossing is close to both Ocala's long-established Woodfields neighborhood and the Fort King Historic District. The community is situated on 41 acres at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 31st Avenue and draws on the traditions of classic neighborhood design to create a true feeling of community. Woodfield Crossing is less than two miles from downtown Ocala and less than four miles from I-75, the main north/south highway through central Florida. In the next two years, a westerly expansion of nearby Ocala thoroughfares, including 31st street, should be completed, providing easy access from Woodfield Crossing to the SR 200 retail corridor, the Paddock Mall and the fast-growing west Ocala retail and residential areas. Living Thinking of moving to the area? Below are links to valuable information as you make your decision to move to one of Florida's fastest growing communities. Schools Click here to find all the public schools in the area. The primary public schools in the area are South Ocala Elementary, Osceola Middle School, Forest High School. Click here to find all private schools. Religion Click here to find a listing of faith-based organizations throughout Marion County. Shopping Click here to find the Paddock Mall information. Quality of Life Click here to learn more about the quality of life in Marion County such as the cost of living, recreation, climate, health care and child care information. Marion County Marion County is centrally located in the central highlands region of Florida. The county is famous for its huge oaks festooned with Spanish moss and the towering sand pines of the Ocala National Forest. It is comprised of beautiful rolling hills, an abundance of pastureland, an excellent water supply and a mild climate. With its hills and valleys, the Ocala region is well-suited to golf, and the area has more than a dozen fine golf courses. Marion County is also home to Florida's original tourist destination, Silver Springs, the largest artesian spring system in the world. In 1999 Ocala/Marion County was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture census as the "Horse Capital of the World" and as having more horses and ponies in residence than any other county in the nation. Marion county boasts over 1000 farms and training centers, including more than 450 thoroughbred farms and is home to nearly 50 different horse breeds. Distances from Ocala In addition to being close to several major metropolitan areas, Ocala is also at the hub of a system of federal and state highways that provide efficient access to the rest of Florida. Area residents enjoy easy access to Interstate 75 for north/south travel, to US highways 27, 301 and 441, and to state roads 40 and 200, which connect Ocala with points east to the Atlantic Ocean and west to the Gulf of Mexico. 
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