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As discussions progressed, the committee also touched on the importance of sustainable investments in the community. One member emphasized the need for long-lasting improvements rather than temporary fixes, advocating for projects that would benefit Ocala for years to come

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Owners Joel and Sheila Gibson, alongside partners from the Midtown Eatery Group, are transforming the historic property into a multi-restaurant, multi-bar complex designed to offer guests variety and convenience in one location.

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Miles Christian Anderson Engineers of Ocala is the engineer and architect for the project, and Walker Design architectural design of Orlando is providing design elements.

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The Forge hopes to open by December. Located in the former WMOP building north of downtown Ocala, The Forge will have multiple bars and restaurants.

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The Forge complex is slated to contain the Blind Eye, a circa 1920s style “speakeasy” multilevel bar with “southern cuisine,” top entertainment and possibly Ocala’s longest wrap-around bar; Ignite Asian Fusion; and The Hammock, serving food with a Mediterranean flavor, according to a listing at theforgeocala.com.

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