Here Are the Businesses that Opened in North Central Florida in March 2026

The long-awaited grand opening of Ocala's first Raising Cane's was just one of a number of high-profile entrants to the 352's business environment in March.

352todayScott Harrell/352TodayLines stretched around the property at Raising Cane's in Ocala on March 3, 2026.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It was another banner month for business openings in the 352, as well as expansions and rebrands. Here’s just a partial list of the most prominent new openings that occurred in the area during March 2026.

Early Iron Speed & Custom

“Ocala’s only hot rod shop specializing in traditional hot rods and customs” got, ahem, up to speed with a grand opening on March 14. 1537 N. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. 352-484-1234

Moody’s Brewing

Aesthetics are everything at this uber-tasteful new coffee experience at the eclectic shopping and dining experiment that is Paddock Market in Ocala. From delicious bites to perfectly roasted brews, Moody’s Brewing offers a perfect new expression of the term “coffee break.” 3100 SW College Rd., Ocala.

Ocala Skate Park Expansion

Thousands of excited kids, old-school heads and whole families turned out on Saturday, March 28 to ride the new transitions, see and hear skateboarding icon Rodney Mullen, hear some live music and soak up the tunes. 517 NE 9th St., Ocala.

Pickleball Kingdom

PK’s weekend-long grand opening actually began before February ended, but it ran right into the beginning of March, and there’s a lot of buzz about Ocala’s latest full-service club dedicated to the sport. 2800 SW 24th Ave., Ocala. 352-421-9550

Raising Cane’s

This one was on everyone’s radar for literally six months, and it already feels like the grand opening–which included long lines, crazy giveaways, and a (faux) bloody appearance/protest by PETA–happened way more than a month ago, even though it was just back on March 3. 2410 SW College Rd., Ocala. 352-605-2683

Staybridge Suites

The new IHC hotel, featuring more than 100 full-suite units with live-in amenities and located near equestrian and other athletic facilities, held its grand opening on March 20. 4627 NW U.S. 27, Ocala.

Sushi Feast

Out went Yummy House and in went Sushi Feast, which offers a host of all-you-can-eat Japanese-style options from the titular sushi and sashimi to appetizers, hibachi and more. 3500 SW College Rd., Suite 400, Ocala. 352-421-5088

Winn-Dixie

The neighborhood grocery store north of downtown on HWY 301 recently completed its transition from the Harveys name to a nationally branded Winn-Dixie location on March 28. 3435 N. Pine Ave., Ocala.