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Cave Attractions In Ocala

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Ocala is a city located in Marion County, Florida, which is part of the northern region of the state. As of the 2013 census, its population, estimated by the United States Census Bureau, was 57,468, making it the 45th most populated city in Florida.It is the seat of Marion County and the principal city of the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated 2013 population of 337,362.
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  • 1. Paradise Springs Ocala
    Paradise Park was a tourist attraction and recreational facility for colored people only, as its sign said, about a 1 mile from Silver Springs, near Ocala, Florida, founded and run by the same management. It offered similar features, such as glass-bottom boats, jungle cruises, a petting zoo, a dance pavilion with jukebox, performers, a softball field, a horseshoe toss, and a sandy beach with lifeguards. It operated from 1949 to 1969, during which time Silver Springs' boat rides were for whites only. As was the rule during the allegedly separate but equal period, Paradise Park was alright, but it wasn't up on a par with the white parts of Silver Springs.At the time, it was one of three beaches open for African Americans in the state of Florida. Admission was free, though swimming cost 35¢,...
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