OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala’s growth is continuing strong into the new year, with Jenkins Automotive Group announcing plans for two upgraded dealership facilities in the area. Kevin Sheilley, President/CEO of the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP), fills us in on when these new developments will drive Ocala’s growth.

Jenkins Auto is a long-standing auto dealer and service provider representing 17 brands, with 20 locations in North Central Florida.

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Both Jenkins Volvo and Jenkins Subaru will be getting upgraded facilities on West Highway 200 as a part of the Winding Oaks development. This $30.5 million development across the 736-acre site will also include 2,000+ single-family homes and other commercial sites.

Construction on the dealerships is set to begin early this year. The new facilities will replace the existing Jenkins Subaru on North Highway 441 and Jenkins Kia on Southwest College Road.

POV:Ocala is the CEP’s bimonthly video series to keep the Ocala Metro in the know on what’s new and coming to Ocala, hosted by CEP President & CEO, Kevin Sheilley.