New-School Retail Space Paddock Market Begins Limited Operations at Paddock Mall in Ocala

Paddock Market has quietly opened with limited operations inside Ocala’s Paddock Mall, offering early access to a handful of vendors while many others prepare to open as the long-planned marketplace continues to take shape.

Front view of the in-progress Paddock Market at Paddock Mall in Ocala, featuring a modern dark brown exterior, large entrance doors, two white artificial trees, and two silver rearing horse sculptures on either side of the entrance.

352todayAmber Battillo/352todayPaddock Market has quietly opened with limited operations inside Ocala’s Paddock Mall, offering early access to a handful of vendors while many others prepare to open as the long-planned marketplace continues to take shape.

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Paddock Market, a new vendor-style marketplace in Ocala, has begun limited operations inside the former Sears space at the Paddock Mall at 3100 SW College Road, though many businesses planned for the market have not yet opened.

Plans for Paddock Market were first announced in 2023 as a redevelopment of the former anchor space which closed in 2018. The project was initially expected to open in phases later that year, but construction and build-out continued into 2025 as the space was reconfigured to accommodate multiple vendors.

The market is designed to house a mix of small retail shops, food vendors and service-based businesses. As of Wednesday, the space is accessible to the public, vendor occupancy remains partial.

Exterior sign reading "Paddock Market" mounted above one of the venue's entrances.

Wide interior view of Paddock Market showing an unfinished central aisle with vendor spaces on both sides.

Long interior aisle of Paddock Market with exposed ceilings, concrete floors and empty vendor stalls.

Interior view of a partially set-up vendor area with signage and construction materials visible.

A blue dinosaur kiddie ride sat next to an all-glass divider wall.

Long, mostly empty aisle inside Paddock Market with overhead lighting and unfinished stalls.

A racehorse kiddie ride sat next to an all-glass divider wall.

Side view of vendor stalls under construction.

Interior walkway with framed vendor booths and visible lighting fixtures overhead.

Entrance from the market's other entrance with green foliage and seating.

One of the vendors, Clearance Cove, is scheduled to open Friday, according to promotional material. A small number of other vendors appear to be operating on a limited basis, though hours and availability vary and some spaces remain unoccupied or under construction.

A vendor list associated with the market includes food and beverage businesses such as Pita King, Taco y Mas, Four Smokes BBQ, Maramay and Moodys Brewing, as well as retail businesses including Dynasty Boutique, Divyne Gifts, LLC, Unique Luxury Candle Bar, The Journey Bookstore, Jaziel 3D Toys, Pat’s Creations & Gifts and Mr. Mobile Solutions. Service-oriented tenants listed include Fresh Cutz Barbershop, Ink Vault Tattoo Studio, Elegant Tailoring & Alterations, Joicy Nails Spa & Academy and Joiners Martial Arts.

As of this week, many of the listed businesses had not yet opened to the public. Market organizers have not announced a full opening date for all vendors. Additional businesses are expected to open on a rolling basis as build-outs are completed and vendors finalize preparations. In the meantime, visitors may encounter a mix of open businesses, closed storefronts and ongoing interior work.