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RECREATION
Our mild climate allows residents to
enjoy outdoor activities year round and businesses and schools ex pe ri
ence a min i mum of lost productivity due to inclement weather. The
abundance of outdoor sport- ing op por tu ni ties is evident with the
numerous public and private golf courses, tennis courts and recreation
facilities that pop u late our countryside. Those who enjoy the great
outdoors will appreciate the many lakes, rivers, crystal clear springs and
nature parks found throughout the county, or you may choose to travel to
either of Florida's coasts. Both coasts are within 60 miles of
downtown Ocala.
CLIMATE (Based on 2002)
Average max. in
July_________________ 89.9º
Average min. in December ____________ 42.4º
Days with max. 90º or more ____________109
Days with min. 32º or less ______________12
Annual Precipitation (inches) _________ 57.22
Source: SE Regional Climate Center
HEALTH CARE
Ocala's health care system is recognized as one of the
best in the country with world-renowned physicians specializing in car di
ol o gy and stroke care. Both of Ocala's premier hos pi tals, Munroe
Regional Medical Center and Ocala Regional Medical Center, were
nationally recognized by HCIA-Sachs as recipients of the 100 Top Hospitals
Award for 2001. Ad di tion al ly, Ocala's close proximity to the
University of Florida's teaching hospital, Shands Hospital, has
given our community a wealth of expert health care providers.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Chiropractors_____________________
56
Dental Hygienists ________________ 148
Dentists _________________________ 98
Hospitals _________________________ 3
Nurses, Practical _________________ 818
Nurses, Registered ______________2,599
Opticians ________________________ 60
Optometrists _____________________ 27
Pharmacists _____________________ 184
Podiatrists _______________________ 16
Psychologists ____________________ 29
Therapists, Massage ______________ 217
Therapists, Physical ______________ 126
Source: 2002 Florida Statistical Abstract Source: 2002 Florida
Statistical Abstract Source: 2002 Florida Statistical
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