Great American Self Storage opens new Ocala facility with grand opening event

Great American Self Storage has opened a new facility in Ocala and will mark the launch with a free BBQ and grand opening celebration on Sept. 16. The property combines climate-controlled drive-up units, Bluetooth smart locks and business-friendly storage features aimed at households, contractors and small businesses.

Why it matters: - The new Ocala facility is designed to solve a long-running storage tradeoff in Florida: customers can drive up to a unit without giving up climate control. - The property adds features aimed at households, contractors, small businesses and online sellers who need frequent access to inventory, tools and equipment. - The opening gives Ocala residents another storage option while adding an equestrian storage offering tailored to the local market.

What happened: - Great American Self Storage is officially open in Ocala. - The company will celebrate with a free BBQ & Grand Opening event on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9190 SW State Road 200. - The event will include a ribbon-cutting, champagne toast, facility tours and BBQ prepared by facility manager Rodney Peska. - The company is inviting the public to attend, meet the team and tour the new property.

The details: - The facility offers climate-controlled drive-up storage units that let customers pull directly up to air-conditioned units. - Select units include multi-door access to speed loading and unloading. - On-site trailer parking is available. - Every unit includes Bluetooth-enabled smart locks instead of traditional padlocks and keys. - The property has 24/7 camera monitoring, multiple access-control layers and on-site storage specialists. - The facility also includes climate-controlled tack storage for saddles, riding gear and other equestrian equipment. - Great American Self Storage says the property is built to help protect items from heat and moisture in Florida. - The Ocala facility was developed with RSG Development, which focuses on Class A self-storage and boat/RV storage facilities. - Unit availability and rates are available at GreatAmericanSelfStorage.com or by calling (352) 247-4080.

Between the lines: - The product mix suggests Great American Self Storage is targeting both everyday consumers and small commercial users with the same site. - The tack storage feature signals a local strategy built around Ocala’s equestrian identity, not just standard suburban storage demand. - The grand opening also ties the launch to a charitable giveback effort through Operation Christmas Child.

What's next: - Guests at the grand opening can visit the facility’s gift tree, select a tag and buy requested items for Operation Christmas Child gift boxes. - Great American Self Storage will continue leasing units as the Ocala site opens to the public. - The company is expected to use the launch to build local awareness and fill the new property.

The bottom line: - Great American Self Storage is betting that climate control, drive-up access and business-ready features can make self-storage more useful in Central Florida.