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World Equestrian Center – Ocala, The Equestrian Hotel and More Recognized as Gold Winners in the 2024 Best of the 352

06 Jun 24 | Ocala, FL
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The Best of the 352 is back for another year and World Equestrian Center – Ocala is proud to be among the winners! We’ve swept top placements across a range of categories, thanks to the support of all those who voted for us this year. 

The Best of the 352 celebrates the best businesses and services in our community, based on the votes of local North Central Florida residents. This year, voters cast more than 265,000 votes to nominate over 3,100 businesses, organizations, and individuals in 208 categories.

The Results are In!

Help us celebrate the standout winners you voted for in the 2024 Best of the 352 contest:

Best Attraction
World Equestrian Center – Gold Winner

Best Hotel
The Equestrian Hotel – Gold Winner

Best Wedding Venue
The Equestrian Hotel – Gold Winner

Best Bakery
Emma’s Patisserie – Gold Winner

Best Mexican Restaurant
Filo’s Mexican Cantina – Gold Winner

Best Burger
Yellow Pony Pub & Garden – Gold Winner

Check out bestofthe352.com to review the full contest winners. Don’t wait to make your plans to join us for a day, a weekend or the season to explore the award-winning experience at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Plan your visit online at wec.net.

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 Thank you to all who participated. Here’s to another year of excellence! 

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