Shopping in Shady Hills

Shopkeeps at The Western Connection rustle up clothes, wallets, belts, and boots adorned with rugged, cowboy-inspired details. Tees and button-up shirts from brands such as Cowboy Up come emblazoned with Aztec prints, plaid, or rodeo stars. Racks of adult boots are tough enough to wear to work, and children’s floral-printed cowboy boots easily kick through the preschool’s swinging double doors. Accessories add a hint of western style to any outfit and range from wallets etched with turquoise designs to purses constructed with intricately patterned tooled leather.:m]]

Top Gear Bicycles' owners don't dabble in banalities. Their mission is simple: "We love cycling, and we want you to love cycling." This passion shines through to the staff, which has more than 40 years of cycling skill, and the top-notch service department where techs can tackle everything from minor adjustments and complete overhauls to disabling a bike's Transformer option. Shiny new cycles from Rocky Mountain and Marin line the aisles beside helmets, apparel, and accessories from the likes of Industry Nine and Giordana, and Top Gear Bicycles provides free pickup and delivery within the Ocala area.

The staff of Dr. Snooze has transformed the process of selecting the perfect mattress into a science. A pressure-imaging pad is placed between a customer and their potential mattress, creating a map of pressure points on a computer screen and suggesting whether or not the mattress would be a comfortable fit. Patrons can use this technology to narrow down their options in a storeroom cushioned with models by Simmons, Laura Ashley, and King Koil. The inventory includes all sizes—including extra-large lengths for hibernating ogres—and plush infrastructures boast everything from innerspring to memory foam. A selection of bedding and furniture for adults and kids completes bedroom makeovers.

The entirely local staff members are committed to keeping their neighbors happy, so they will match any competitor's lower price within 30 days of purchase. Once buyers choose a mattress, white-glove delivery service ensures the pristine condition of items and includes haul away of old mattresses or an unwelcome Sandman if needed.

Wireless Repair Solutions' staffers keep their customers plugged in and connected to the world around them via a host of phone- and computer-related services. They quickly mend all manner of hardware and software malady, from restoring cellphone microphones on the fritz due to making calls with an air horn to performing system recoveries on over-worked laptops. Though specializing in repairs, they can also be found stocking shelves with a host of accessories for gadgets of all makes and models as well as helping patrons navigate the intricacies of website creation.

Conan and Yaisa Segrest are married, but that's not the only reason they spend their days together. They also co-own Full Line Photography Studio. Whether they're shooting in their studio or on-location, the Segrests try to make subjects feel comfortable enough to reveal natural expressions of emotion. The duo is adaptable when it comes to subject matter and can cover a wedding or a baby's first photo shoot with equal skill. Once they've captured the images on film, they create glossy prints, photo greeting cards, and coffee-table books that can be passed down through generations or turned in with applications for a “World’s Greatest Dad” hat.