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Everything You Need to Know About Marion County, Florida

Marion County is situated in Central Florida, and is considered the southernmost county in North Central Florida with the city of Ocala being its largest city and head seat. Approximately 331,298 people call Marion County home throughout its 1,663 square miles. With beautiful rolling hills and an abundance of greenery, the county is home to exotic wildlife and picturesque horse farms. Known as the horse capital of the world and one of only four major thoroughbred centers in the world, Marion...

Creating The Ultimate Backyard

Backyard living is our favorite kind of living! Having the ultimate outdoor space is optimal to creating a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle. Having a space to have your outdoor coffee, a gathering, or simply just sit and relax, is an important component for healthy living.The Land Store headquarters is located in the sunshine state of Florida, and aside from the fantastic year-round weather and theme parks, we like to say “there ain’t no land like Florida land!”. Florida has thousands of acres...

What to Consider When Deciding on How Much Land You Should Invest in

Land Investments differ in size, there are avid land investors who have millions of acres in their investment portfolio and there are also beginner investors who start with only quarter of an acre! The size of your first-time land investment will often be dependent on how much capital you have. Budget is key and the primary factor in figuring out how much land you would like to purchase, you first need to figure out how much discretionary income you have to put towards the investment. The sec...

Thinking Ahead- Developing a Long-Term Plan for Your Land

Failure to plan, is planning to fail. Setting long-term goals and establishing a concrete plan, with persistence and effort, can help you develop your land to its maximum potential. Thinking about what you would like to achieve can illustrate a master plan for development, visualization is key! A master plan is composed of steps that occur at different points in time to achieve the overall desired results. Think of it as a puzzle, piece by piece the overall image comes into fruition. Dependin...

What You Need to Know About Ranchettes

Many people assume that a ranch and a farm are the same thing, it’s a common misconception.  A farm is generally where crops are cultivated, everything agriculture related. There are also fiber farms, where raw material such as cotton, silk, hemp and wool are grown and picked. The word “farm” itself can mean any plot of land that is dedicated to a specific crop, raw material or product.   Ranches are extremely similar to a farm, the only noticeable difference being that the most common “produ...