Buc 75 LLC Buys Land Near Ocala Buc-ee's
The firm acquired 23.35 acres near the future travel center location in Ocala.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Buc 75 LLC has purchased 23.35 acres of land located south and east of the upcoming Ocala Buc-ee's site. The transaction follows a previous 2023 land acquisition by the travel center chain at the same interchange.
Why it matters
This land purchase signals continued commercial development activity near the Northwest 49th Street interchange of Interstate 75. It expands the footprint of ownership adjacent to the highly anticipated travel center slated for the area.
Buc 75 LLC secured the parcel for $1.675 million, adding to the $8.62 million investment Buc-ee's made for its own 30-acre site in 2023. These developments are situated at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Northwest 49th Street.
The players
Buc 75 LLC
This is a private development firm managed by Floyd S. Salser III and Harvey Vandeven.
JCC Mines LLC
This entity managed by Julia A. Carter served as the seller for the recent land transaction.
The details
The purchase involved 23.35 acres along with portions of two other parcels sold by JCC Mines LLC. The transaction was officially recorded with the court clerk on October 20, 2026.
Timeline
In 2023, Buc-ee's purchased over 30 acres of land at the interchange.
On October 20, 2026, Buc 75 LLC finalized the purchase of 23.35 acres.
The Ocala Buc-ee's is currently scheduled to open in 2029.
Market Landscape
This land acquisition aligns with the regional trend of rapid commercial consolidation surrounding major infrastructure projects. It positions the owners to benefit from the anticipated traffic flow generated by the upcoming regional travel hub.
The development of this intersection is expected to bring new retail and service capacity to the local area over the coming years. Residents should anticipate changes to the local landscape as construction progresses toward the 2029 opening.
The takeaway
Commercial interest in the Northwest 49th Street corridor is intensifying as major projects move toward completion. Property owners and developers should monitor local land use filings for further signs of site development.
What happens next
The Ocala Buc-ee's location is currently on track to open its doors to the public in 2029.
Further reading
For more local development news, see Ocala Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ocala Star-Banner.
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