MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Welcome to the latest installment of our monthly shout-out to all the new businesses in the area. So what came to the 352 in February? A new location for the region’s favorite Indian restaurant, “dirty soda,” and kick-butt barbecue, among several others.

Here’s the rundown.

Here are some of the businesses that opened in the 352 in February 2026

Amrit Palace

Social media is abuzz with the news that Ocala Indian restaurant Amrit Palace’s second location in Gainesville is now open, at a spot that used to be–of all things–a Hooters. Take it from discerning eaters who’ve patronized the original location: This place is the jam. 3105 SW 34th St., Gainesville.

DalMoros

The fresh-and-fast Italian food counter opened its new Gainesville location right across the street from The Swamp on Feb. 19, 2026. It’s the brand’s first location on a college campus. 16 NW 18th St., Ste. 120, Gainesville. 352-451-4411

Gala Bank

Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership member Gala Bank has been serving the folks of Ocala for a while now, but it just moved into its new office (right next to the temporary one). 515 SW 27th Ave., Ocala. 352-681-4727

Kilwins

The popular artisanal-dessert brand, which already had locations in Gainesville and The Villages, had the grand opening for its first Ocala shop on Feb. 13, 2026 at equally popular shopping destination Market Street at Heath Brook. 4414 SW College Rd., Suite 420, Ocala. 888-454-5946

Pickleball Kingdom

The latest ultra-modern indoor pickleball club to hit Ocala just opened up this past weekend for climate-controlled play. The new location offers open play, leagues, tournaments, clinics, private lessons and more. 2800 SW 24th Ave., Ocala. 352-421-9550

Smokey Drew’s BBQ

This stationary food truck that opened up this month in Ocala is racking up some hefty recommendations and shout-outs online, and people are seriously loving $1 Wing Wednesdays. Follow their Facebook page to find out what’s in the smoker, daily specials, etc. 1728 SE 58th Ave., Ocala. 352-815-7180

Swig

This novel “dirty soda” brand’s Leesburg location beat the upcoming Ocala store to the punch, but that just means you’ll have to drive a bit to sample their crazy combinations of pop, syrups and creams for the next little while. 914 N. 14th St., Leesburg. 352-325-5455