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Business Florida 2012 - The Regions
North Central Florida
Gainesville, Lake City, Ocala
![]() Gators rule at University of Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, better known as "The Swamp." [Photo: UF Photography] |
Quality of Life
Pretty as a picture: Long before the word "ecotourism" was coined, North Central Florida had already created a tourism industry for nature enthusiasts.
![]() Victorian-style homes line Ocala's shady streets. [Photo: Stephen Floethe] |
Notable Employers
Agriculture and Forestry
- Buckeye Technologies Inc., Perry
- PCS Phosphate, White Springs
- Pilgrim's Pride, Live Oak
- Suwannee Lumber Company, Cross City
Logistics and Distribution
Johnson & Johnson Fuel Delivery, Madison
Manufacturing
- CCDA Waters, High Springs
- DuPont Titanium Technologies, Starke
- Lockheed Martin Ocala Operations, Ocala
- Monterey Boats, Williston
Healthcare
- Shands Hospital, Gainesville