411 – During the January Florida Gulf Coast Cluster – Ocala, Florida

University of Florida Pet Emergency Clinic

352-512-0886

3200 SW 27th Ave., near the Paddock Mall. The new clinic will provide basic to advanced emergency care between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. during the week, and around the clock on weekends and holidays, bridging the gap during time periods when veterinarians’ offices are typically closed.

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University of Florida Gainesville Florida

(352) 392-2235

The UF Small Animal Hospital is open for emergency patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your pet can be referred by your primary care veterinarian or you may come without a referral. Please call (352) 392-2235 if you have an emergency.

2089 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL

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The Sanctuary Equine & Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center

 5590 Northwest Highway 225  Ocala, FL 34482 • (352) 369-4325

We offer the following therapies and services at our 50,000 square foot State-of-the-art facility: • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy • Aqua Pacer – Water Treadmill • Canine Swimming Pool • P3 Electromagnetic Pulse Therapy • Solarium • Pegasus Therapy Laser – the most effective laser • Zamar Sports Injury Hot/Cold Therapy • Customized Recovery Program • Laser & P3 Therapy

EATS

Sakura Japanese Restaurant
2785 NW 49th Ave · Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 236-5888

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Cuvee Wine and Bistro

2237 SW 19 th Avenue Road, Ocala

352.351.1816 CuveeWineOcala.com

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Cody’s Original Roadhouse

2505 SW College Road, Ocala

352.237.8182 CodysOriginalRoadhouse.com

Cody’s Original Roadhouse is located on Highway 200 and serves up the best food for the family. Cody’s has a unique, fun “roadhouse” theme and offers kids’ specials, great burgers, steaks, a full bar and simply, something for everyone! Excellent food, service and a casual dining environment makes Cody’s the choice for lunch or dinner with friends and family.

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Dish
6998 U.S. 27 Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 622-9977

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El Toreo

3790 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala

(352) 694-1401

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Blanca’s Café Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club

5000 N US Hwy 27, Ocala

(352) 867-0001

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The Ivy House Restaurant

106 NW Main Street, Williston

(352) 528-5410

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Sky Asian Fusion

www.ocalasky.com

3600 Southwest 38th Avenue, Ocala

(352) 291-0000

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Bonefish Grill

4701 Southwest College Road

(352) 873-3846

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Mark’s Prime Steakhouse

(352) 402-0097

30 S. Magnolia Ave. • Ocala, FL 34471

marksprimesteakhouse.com

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La Cuisine French Restaurant

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Gainesville Restaurants:

Dragonfly Rolls N’ Bowls

3117 SW 34th St, Ste 1 Gainesville, FL 32608

• (352) 271-1011

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Embers Wood Grill

3545 S W 34th St, Ste A Gainesville, FL 32608

• (352) 380-0901

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Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co

201 SE 2nd Ave, # 104 Gainesville, FL 32601

• (352) 371-3359

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Harry’s Seafood, Bar & Grill

19 SE 1st St, Ste A Gainesville, FL 32601

• (352) 372-1555

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Blue Highway a Pizzeria

www.bluehighwaypizza.com

204 U.S. 441, Micanopy • (352) 466-0062

Fun Things To Do

Airboat Tours & Boat Rentals Available Seven Days A Week!

By Appointment Only

Call: 352-586-4657

Specialize in Alligator Airboat Tours Small, personal group of up to 6 passengers Licensed & Insured

Come join Capt. Bob Jewett for a custom airboat tour on the wonderful Withlacoochee River and Lake Rousseau areas. Take advantage of the beautiful backwaters and all of the abundant wildlife available for your viewing pleasure while you take an adventurous airboat ride.

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Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides

Relax and enjoy beautiful guided trail rides through the FLORIDA HORSE PARK and on the Ocala GREENWAY Trail System.   Also riding at Silver River State Park !  Horseback riding is FUN, SAFE and AFFORDABLE.  We offer trail rides on our gentle, safe horses!

We take ages 6 and up (limited by our insurance).  We can take all levels of riders from beginners to advanced.

Now open 7 days a week, but reservations are needed!

For more information and to make a reservation, call 352-266-9326

email:  deb@cactusjackstrailrides.com

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The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tour ~ NW Gainesville Rd. ~ Ocala, FL Phone: 352-351-ZIPS (9477) E-mail: traci@zipthecanyons.com

Just down the road from the show!

OCALA LODGING

Comfort Suites

3825 NW Bonnie Heath Boulevard, Ocala (Exit 354)

352.482.0800 | Fax: 352.482.0801

Comfort Suites provides complimentary deluxe continental breakfast complete with make-your-own waffles, free wireless high-speed Internet in all rooms, free local calls, exercise room and an outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Smoke free.

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Residence Inn

3610 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.547.1600 | Fax: 352.547.1601

Conveniently located off I-75 and minutes to Show Grounds, Residence Inn provides guests with the comforts of home while on the road. Studio, one and two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, free wireless, complimentary hot breakfast, guest laundry, exercise room, heated pool, Jacuzzi, putting green and basketball court will make you feel at home. Extensive complimentary daily breakfast and Manager’s Reception Monday through Thursday for guests. Smoke free and a Certified Green Lodging Partner. Ask for Pet Friendly!

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Homewood Suites by Hilton

4610 SW 49th Road, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.369.4610 | Fax: 352.369.5610

OcalaHomewoodSuites.com

Conveniently located on Hwy 200, next door to Market Street Mall and Starbucks, Homewood Suites provides non-smoking studio through two bedroom suites complete with full kitchens. Exercise room, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, sports court and putting green, free high-speed Internet and complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast and dinner buffet Monday through Thursdays.

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Hilton Ocala

3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala (Exit 350)

800.445.8667 | Fax: 352.854.4010 HiltonOcala.com

Conveniently located off I-75 and Hwy 200, The Hilton Ocala caters to the equestrian. Enjoy a sumptuous meal at Arthur’s restaurant, cocktails at Starting Gate Lounge and comfortable rooms in Hilton’s tradition. Suites with separate living quarters are available. Exercise room, heated outdoor pool, free high-speed Internet, business center and dry cleaning services.

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Holiday Inn & Suites

3600 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.629.9500 | Fax: 352.629.1164

OcalaInn.com

Located adjacent to I-75, The Holiday Inn provides high-speed wireless Internet service, an outdoor pool, an indoor spa and whirlpool, fitness center, Kids Eat Free™, Cypress Shadows Café and Lounge and Sky Asian Fusion Restaurant.

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Courtyard

3712 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.237.8000 | Fax: 352.873.7693

Located at I-75 and Hwy 200. New in 2011: The Bistro, offering healthy choices, a variety of breakfast and dinner options, an evening bar, and specialty beverages made with Starbucks coffee available 7 days a week. Walking distance to several shopping and restaurant venues.  Exercise room, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, 24/7 Business center and 24/7 Market with sandwiches, beverages and snacks.  Free high-speed wireless Internet access. Coin operated guest laundry, smoke free, Certified Green Lodging.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites

4101 SW 38th Court, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.861.8400 | Fax: 352.861.8401

Located at I-75 and Hwy 200. New in 2011:  Fantastic transformation to a Fairfield Inn & Suites!  Walking distance to several shopping and restaurant venues. Free wired and wireless Internet access, heated outdoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, expanded continental breakfast, guest laundry, satellite TV, smoke free, Certified Green Lodging. Guest Suites are now available.

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Golden Palms

3767 NW Blitchton Road, Ocala (Exit 354)

352.732.2300 | Fax: 352.351.0153

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON  EXIT (#354) .  Golden Palms offers the traveler True Southern Hospitality with Standard Double and King rooms, Executive Suites, One Bedroom Suites with kitchenettes, Free wired and wireless Internet access, Free local and long distance phone, including Canada, outdoor pool, guest laundry and plenty of room for truck and trailer parking. Pet Friendly! Smoking and Non-smoking rooms with 60 channels of cable.

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Hampton Inn

3434 Southwest College Road, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.854.3200 | Fax: 352.854.5633

Located on Hwy 200 and walking distance to great shopping and dining, the Hampton Inn, a Hilton property, provides guests with complimentary wireless Internet as well as single and double rooms-smoking and non-smoking are both available.

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Red Roof Inn

120 NW 40th Avenue, Ocala (Exit 352)

352.732.4590 | 1.800.RED.ROOF | Fax: 352.732.4598

RedRoof.com

Red Roof Inn is conveniently located on Highway 40 and offers Pet Friendly accommodations, wireless Internet, coin operated laundry, fitness room, outside pool, continental breakfast and kids under 17 stay for free when with an adult. Microwaves and refrigerators available in suites.

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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson

3720 SW College Road, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.237.0715 | Fax: 352.237.3615 OcalaCountryInnFlorida.com

Located on Hwy 200 adjacent to I-75, Country Inn and Suites provides hotel rooms and well equipped suites complete with microwaves and refrigerators. Complimentary high-speed Internet, indoor heated pool and hot tub and guest laundry facilities.

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La Quinta Inns & Suites

3530 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.861.1137 | Fax: 352.861.1157

Located at I-75 and Hwy 200 in the heart of it all! Pet Friendly, complimentary high-speed Internet access, courteous staff, complimentary breakfast, comfy beds with pillow top mattresses, microwaves available, exercise room, guest laundry, heated outdoor pool, free cable TV. Smoking and non-smoking rooms available.

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Best Western

3701 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.237.4848 | Fax: 352.237.2281

Conveniently located immediately off of I-75 and Hwy 200, the Best Western is located in the heart of shopping, and dining. The Best Western offers complimentary continental breakfast, a heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi, fax & photocopy services, free local calls, free wireless high-speed Internet, safe deposit box, self-service laundry, ice and vending machines, free parking, with adjacent parking for RV, motor coach, trucks, and vehicles with trailers and is Pet Friendly! Children under 18 stay for free with a parent or guardian.

LEASING/RENTAL

Think about Renting a House for show!

Ocala Horse Properties · www.ocalahorseproperties.com

Trust Rob and Chris Desino of Ocala Horse Properties, The Leaders of Ocala, Florida Horse Farms. We are the Source for the finest Ocala horse farms for sale.

8786 Northwest Highway 225A Ocala, FL 34482 (352) 615-8891

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Carlton Arms of Ocala

5001 SW 20th Street, Suite 100, Ocala

866.927.6819| Fax: 352.861.9979 www.CarltonArmsofOcala.com

Studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments, all Pet Friendly in a park-like setting. Guests will enjoy lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, two large pools (one heated), on-site laundry service, fitness centers, garden patios, complimentary Internet and cable. Carlton Arms of Ocala provides country club living at affordable rates and minutes from Post Time Farm. Call today to book your home away from home this winter!

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Tuscany Place Apartments

3240 SW 34th Street, Ocala (Exit 350)

352.873.7477 | Fax: 352.873.1693

Located in town and situated in a park with  two lakes complete with walking paths. Tuscany Place is convenient to shopping, dining, and entertainment. On-site amenities include pool, business center, and 24 hour gym.  Pet Friendly!

GOLF

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club – Special Event Memberships Available Ask For Details.

For golf enthusiasts, Golden Ocala Golf Club boasts a riveting 18-hole championship course design by Ron Garl. This majestic course incorporates eight masterfully recreated tribute holes from some of the world’s finest courses including Augusta, Royal Troon, Baltusrol, Muirfield, and St. Andrews.

Reach Golden Ocala by phone: (800) 251-7674

 • Membership: (352) 402-4343

• Rentals: (800) 656-9111

• Spa & Salon Appointments: (352) 402-4350

Club Address: 8300 NW 31st Lane Road, Ocala, FL 34482

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Golden Hill Golf & Turf Club NOW THE Ocala National Golf Club

4782 NW 80th Ave. • Ocala, FL 34482

(352) 629-7981

Golden Hills, located on 500 acres on Northwest 80th Avenue, is known as one of the better golfing venues in Marion County and was home to the 2009 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.

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Ocala Palms Golf & County Club – Open to the public

The golf course at Ocala Palms meanders through Central Florida’s premier golf community for adults. Magnificent oaks, sparkling ponds, breathtaking waterfalls, pearly-white sand bunkers and unpredictable retention areas offer refuge to the golf balls that stray from the immaculately groomed fairways and greens. Ocala Palms Golf Course is a unique eighteen-hole layout, featuring some very interesting and gorgeous design characteristics. Measuring 6500 yards (par 72) from the back tees, Ocala Palms Golf Course is demanding enough to offer a formidable challenge for every golfer.

5000 North U.S. Highway 27 • Ocala Florida 34482

352-732-GOLF (4653)

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About 2 hours from Show Grounds

TPC Sawgrass

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