The 260-room hotel and 140,000-square-foot arena are part of a proposed 2,400-home community and equestrian campus being developed by trucking magnate Larry Roberts in northwest Marion County.

The World Equestrian Center in northwest Ocala is developing The Shoppes Off 80th. Also in the works: a second hotel and a five-story event center.

"You have to think of the animals first and do what's best for them." Ocala, Florida, is horse country—so much so that it's called the "horse capital of the world." When a hurricane approaches ...

The World Equestrian Center Ocala is taking shape along Northwest 80th avenue. A hotel, a gated community, restaurants and shops will all be built around a 3-acre grand stadium there.

The World Equestrian Center officially opened its doors in December 2020. A view of the main outside arena can be seen from one of the hotel rooms Thursday May 20, 2021, in Ocala, FL.

Rendering of the five-star hotel at the World Equestrian Center. The 254-room property is expected to be completed in early 2021.

OCALA, Fla. — The World Equestrian Center in Ocala is now licensed to sell liquor at its dining locations. The governor signed a law Monday granting a special beverage license for WEC.

In a state better known for its beaches, the World Equestrian Center draws visitors inland to Central Florida’s rolling horse country. The 378-acre, oak-lined campus is the largest equestrian ...

The World Equestrian Center in northwest Ocala is developing The Shoppes Off 80th. Also in the works: a second hotel and a five-story event center.

Marion County to review proposal for youth sports, entertainment complex in Ocala A new entertainment complex could come to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

The World Equestrian Center in northwest Ocala is developing The Shoppes Off 80th. Also in the works: a second hotel and a five-story event center.