Ocala Development

Unparalleled Local Knowledge & Experience in North Central Florida Land Development.

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We are always looking toward the future for our customers and the community – as we search to obtain and develop properties throughout Central Florida.

A company founded upon traditional values – community, craftsmanship, & most importantly, trust.

Ocala Development offers a wide array of development services for commercial, residential and land development purposes. They also are the longest tenured appraisal company in Marion County, offering residential real estate appraisals.

Ocala Development specializes in large tract land acquisition, as well as managing commercial properties throughout downtown Ocala, Marion County and Central Florida.

Our team of professionals have experience ranging from appraising and land valuation, market analysis, land acquisition, permitting and development, renovation and construction, to marketing and sales.

With over 80 years of combined experience in all areas of real estate, their local knowledge is unparalleled in North Central Florida.

Specializing in large tract land acquisition, as well as managing commercial properties throughout Downtown Ocala, Marion County & Central Florida.

Real Estate Sales

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We are always looking toward the future for our customers and the community

Ocala Development specializes in vacant land throughout Central Florida. Our inventory primarily consists of commercial, large acreage residential, and agricultural tracts.

We assist our customers in acquiring, managing, marketing, developing, and selling real estate within these unique property types.

We are always looking toward the future for our customers and the community – as we search to obtain and develop properties throughout Central Florida.

Meet Our Real Estate Sales Team:

Albert Peek

Albert Peek is the founder of Albert Peek Realty and Investment Corporation, and co-founder of Ocala Development. He has developed numerous and substantial projects which include: office complexes, shopping centers, residential subdivisions, and historic downtown retail spaces. His favorite real estate venture was developing the stunning Country Club of Ocala golf course and subdivision.

Albert Peek graduated from Ocala High School and the University of Florida. He was part of the Gator Swim Team and studied business and real estate. After college, he established Albert Peek Realty and Investment Corporation, focusing on real estate appraising and real estate sales and developing.

Albert is extremely involved in the community and is an enthusiastic supporter of many charitable and civic organizations. Albert and his wife Marilyn have three children and many grandchildren. He is an avid pilot, scuba-diver, boater and explorer. Creating a better future for his family and community is Peek’s main focus.

Kirk Boone

Kirk Boone is one of Florida’s leading real estate developers. He has been active in the world of real estate and property development for more than 30 years. During this time, Kirk has been responsible for the acquisition and development of some of the premier residential and commercial tracts in the Ocala/Marion region. Some of his projects include: Gator Joes Beach Bar and Grill, Bank Street Patio Bar, historic downtown renovations and retail buildings, Cobblestone subdivision, and many large tracts of land.

Kirk Boone graduated from Forest High School in Ocala and the University of Florida. His college degree was in real estate and while in college, he interned with Albert Peek Realty and Investment Corporation. After graduation, he began working with Albert Peek doing real estate appraising, sales and developing. When they decided to move their office to the historic downtown Ocala square, they established Ocala Development as partners.

Kirk is very involved in the community and serves on local boards and supports many charitable organizations. He and his wife Jodi have three sons, and he has been involved in many family and community activities, including coaching his children’s sports teams. Kirk is an avid golfer, boater, scuba diver, and sports enthusiast.

Tim Cicchella

Tim Cicchella is a licensed Realtor® in the Ocala, Florida community. He is licensed by the State and is a member of the Ocala Development Company sales staff. Tim can offer you experience and a discerning eye regarding any type of real estate transaction.

This native Floridian hails from the city of Fort Lauderdale. He has never strayed far from his roots and upon graduating high school, Tim immediately realized that he was a perfect fit for the UF campus.

He earned a BA at the University of Florida and then began to follow his career of choice. Today he divides his time between work, Gator sports, outdoor sports and exploring life on his farm in Fort McCoy, Florida. He shares his love of nature and the outdoors with his wife and children.

Active in the real estate business since 2004, Tim has now acquired a wealth of knowledge concerning the buying and selling of land in the Sunshine State. He is happy to help any client who needs his services, but his area of expertise involves the purchase, sale and development of large tracts of land. This acreage is usually designated to be used for timber, agricultural or recreational purposes.

Tim’s love of hunting, fishing, diving and farming has contributed to his understanding of how best to utilize those large tracts of land. Protecting the environment and developing land resources in a responsible manner are key elements that Tim can assist his clients to manage.

Dan Shimasaki

Dan Shimasaki semi-retired from a combination of Governmental experience serving the public at the local level then promoting to the State of Florida Department of Transportation where he became the Districts Coordinator monitoring Florida's Highways.

An education and background in Planning & Development, Engineering and Transportation enabled Dan to change with the tides and obtain a Florida Real Estate License to serve primarily in the Commercial and Development market leasing and selling.

Additional successful services include Business Sales and Income Producing Properties due to his large network of investors within the United States and International out reach. Due to his knowledge of Florida's growth and the local demographics, he has proven to be an asset to his clients and prospects who obtain his services.

Derek Batsel

  • Phone: 352-732-5255

Jodi Boone

  • Phone: 352-732-5255

With over 80 years of combined experience in all areas of real estate, our local knowledge is unparalleled in all of Ocala & North Central Florida.

Property Appraisals

Our team of property appraisers have extensive knowledge in home and land valuation.

They pride themselves on experience, integrity and most importantly, a strong understanding and history in the Central Florida Real Estate market.

Your Central Florida Appraisal Team:

  • Robert Bryant
  • Frank Varnadoe
  • Jim Fielding
  • Derek Batsel
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Experience and Trust - We are the longest tenured appraisal company in Ocala, Marion County, Florida offering commercial and residential real estate appraisals.

Creating a better future for our family and the families of those in the Ocala, Marion County community.

Contact Us

We assist our real estate and appraisal customers in appraising, acquiring, managing, marketing, developing, and selling real estate.

Ocala Development, LLC

Debbie Sanchez - Office Administrator

16 SE Broadway Street
Ocala FL, 34471 (directions)

Phone: 352.732.5255

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