OCALA, FL (352today.com) -The Marion County Animal Shelter had its groundbreaking on October 30, near S.R. 40. Many local leaders and project participants attended the ceremony.
Construction of the 20-acre facility, built by Scorpio Construction on land donated by the Roberts family, will begin in November with completion set for December 2025. The project required collaboration between Marion County and Ocala city governments for zoning approval.
The new $22 million Marion County Animal Shelter will span 37,361 square feet, including 18,036 square feet of kennel space, a significant upgrade from its current two-acre location…