Give more than toys this holiday season!

Neighborhood Storage is collecting non-perishable food items for kids here in Marion County. Items can be dropped off at any of the 8 Neighborhood Storage office locations in Marion County.

Items needed include:
Canned meat (Tuna, Vienna Sausages, Chicken, Etc.)
Canned Pasta (Spaghettios, Ravioli, Beefaroni, Etc.)
Ramen Noodle Soup· Milk (1qt, shelf stable non-refrigerated)
Juice Boxes or Pouches
Macaroni and Cheese (Boxed)
Peanut Butter (In Plastic Containers)
Jelly (In Plastic Containers)
Pudding CupsFruit Cups
Instant Oatmeal (Variety-pack, Single Serving)
Snack Bars (Cereal Bars, Granola Bars, Etc.)
Pop Tarts
Crackers (filled with peanut butter or cheese)
Snacks (Pretzels, Cookies, Raisins – All Single Servings)

Items can be dropped off at the following locations:
310 NE 25th Ave
4701 SE Maricamp Rd
3690 SE Lake Weir Ave
5170 SE 58th Ave
4709 SE 102nd Place Belleview
7256 SW 62nd Ave
3350 W Hwy 326
6741 W Hwy 40

Donations are taken directly to local schools to send home with kids on the weekends.

Holiday Storage Tips

Already dreading having to put your holiday decorations back in your storage unit this year? The secret to storing your holiday decorations is to put the items you want to take out last, first inside the storage unit so that they are at the rear of the storage unit. Decorations you want to access first, put towards the front of the unit. Putting your decorations in the order you put them up in your home will save time and headache during the holiday season. Here are some tips from your Neighbors to keep in mind when putting your holiday items away this year:

-Keep yourself organized. Be prepared with zip lock bags, markers, cardboard boxes/totes. Label each item that goes into the storage unit and keep a running list of inventory so you know exactly where your favorite ornament is.

-Store items together that will be displayed together. If you have a display you like to put up each year, such as Santa and his sleigh in the front yard – group those items together.

-Give your lights some extra attention before putting them inside the storage unit. Check for blown bulbs, and replace them before storing. Also to prevent a jumbled mess of lights for the next year, string lights around a flat sheet of cardboard so that they stay neat.

-Recycle used tissue paper and wrapping paper by running it through a shredder and using it as packing material for your fragile items.

-Don’t forget to store your holiday wrapping paper and gift bags with your other holiday items in the unit. Wrapping paper is commonly forgotten, and left to clutter up closets and bedrooms after the holidays.

Need more space in your driveway? Park at Neighborhood Storage!

Neighborhood Storage is a convenient place to store your vehicle of any type; your car, truck, trailer, boat, ATV or RV. Parking at Neighborhood Storage frees up valuable space in your driveway, garage or on your property. Because of Neighborhood Storage's month to month leases you also have no long term commitment, and can store during off season or short term as needed.

When storing a vehicle, consider these questions:
- What types of units and spaces are available for vehicles? Can your vehicle be stored inside a drive up unit instead of a outside parking space?
- What size units or spaces are available, and what is the maximum length of the vehicle that can be stored in those areas?
- What are the hours of operation for bringing, removing or accessing your vehicle?

Neighborhood Storage has a few basic guidelines for vehicle storage to be considered also. The vehicle must be roadworthy, proof of registration and insurance required. And, customers cannot occupy the vehicle while it is being stored.

Neighborhood Storage offers a variety of vehicle storage options, call a storage consultant today at 1-800-456-0698 to find the perfect one for your needs.

Organizing Your Storage Unit

Having a good organization plan when moving your items into storage makes accessing your items while they are stored easier, and removing the items from your unit later less of a hassle. First, consider what items you are storing, why you are storing them and whether or not you will need to access them while they are in storage. If you are storing furniture, you will want to think about how they are going to come out of storage - rather than how they will go in. For example, you are storing your entire home while you are in transition from moving from location to another, you will want to pack your bedroom furniture last towards the front of the unit so that when you begin to unpack your bed is the first item moved and put together so you have a place to sleep at the end of your moving day.

If you are storing clothing in your storage unit, make it easily accessible. Especially if the items you are storing are 'off season'. If the seasons change while your items are still in storage you will want them towards the front of your unit and easy to get to. If you store the clothing near the back of the unit, you will have to remove all the furniture and boxes in front of your swimsuit and flip flops, in order to be ready for the beach this next summer!

Also, keep a list of what you have stored in your unit and clearly label boxes and totes so that when you go to your storage unit you can find exactly what you are looking for.

Self Storage and Your Business

Need extra space in your office but cant throw away those important documents? Self storage is the perfect option for you. Gain additional space where rows of filing cabinets and storage boxes currently sit in your cramped office, by storing them with Neighborhood Storage. Using a storage unit as your business' file cabinet could increase space in your office, as well as help organize your documents. Neighborhood Storage offers a variety of unit sizes, ranging from 5x5 to 10x30 and could help find the right unit to fit your business needs.

Self Storage may also be an option for you if you are a small business owner, providing a location in which you could store paper goods, dry goods or nonperishable inventory. A storage unit is the perfect place to keep your sales promotional items, or equipment that you do not regularly use but need to keep for future use.

Not only does Neighborhood Storage offer space for your business inventory or documents, we have space for your business too! Neighborhood Workspaces offers affordable, convenient retail spaces in the Ocala/Marion County area.

Neighborhood Storage is ready to help your business, give us a call at 1-800-456-0698 today!

Never Be Late Again - Enroll in Autobill!

Looking for ways to save money? In a tough economy, the best way not to bust your budget is to avoid being late and suffer the penalty of late fees. Setting up your account for automatic debit means you will never be late again, and never have to pay another late fee. Your payment is automatically debited from your credit or debt card on your monthly due date making autobill the automatic stress free way to pay your bill each month.

To enroll in autobill call your local storage consultant at 1-800-456-0698.
You can also go online to http://www.neighborhoodstorage.com/ and under the resources tab print the Credit Card Authorization form and fax it to your facility manager.

Avoid Long Lines - Visit the Neighborhood Storage Post Office

Did you know that the Neighborhood Storage located at 310 NE 25th Ave in Ocala has a Contract Postal Unit on Site? You can buy stamps, purchase packing supplies, and ship items right from the heart of your neighborhood. Stop in and let Neighborhood Storage help you with your mailing and shipping needs.

The post office carries a variety of mailing boxes, in all shapes and sizes to fit your shipping needs. You can also ship by sending Priority Mail with flat rate prices ranging from $4.95 to $14.95 - if it fits, it ships! Neighborhood Storage also carries specialty packing, already decorated for that special occasion. You can get started early on preparing your gifts for shipping by picking up a few holiday decorated boxes.

Also, if you are planning an event and would like something special on the invitations or announcements, the Neighborhood Storage Post Office offers customized stamp purchases. Call 352-629-0325 to see how Neighborhood Storage can help with your specialized stamp order!

Neighborhood Storage Food Drive for the Kids

Neighborhood Storage is collecting nonperishable food for youths in local schools.
The items needed include:·
Canned meat (Tuna, Vienna Sausages, Chicken, Etc.)
Canned Pasta (Spaghettios, Ravioli, Beefaroni, Etc.)
Ramen Noodle Soup· Milk (1qt, shelf stable non-refrigerated)
Juice Boxes or Pouches· Macaroni and Cheese (Boxed)
Peanut Butter (In Plastic Containers)
Jelly (In Plastic Containers)· Pudding Cups
Fruit Cups· Instant Oatmeal (Variety-pack, Single Serving)
Snack Bars (Cereal Bars, Granola Bars, Etc.)
Pop Tarts
Crackers (filled with peanut butter or cheese)
Snacks (Pretzels, Cookies, Raisins – All Single Servings

Items can be dropped off at the following locations:
310 NE 25th Ave
4701 SE Maricamp Rd
3690 SE Lake Weir Ave
5170 SE 58th Ave
4709 SE 102nd Place Belleview
7256 SW 62nd Ave
3350 W Hwy 326
6741 W Hwy 40

Donations will be taken directly to schools to send home with kids on the weekends.

Cast your vote in the Neighborhood Storage Scarecrow Competition!

The Neighborhood Storage facility managers have each created a scarecrow to display in their stores celebrate the beginning of Fall. Tapping into their creative side, they were to use recycled materials such as old clothing, shredded paper or hay for stuffing, and old gloves hats or shoes for accessories. To prove who has created the best scarecrow we have taken the competition to Facebook!



To vote for your favorite scarecrow....
Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/NeighborhoodStorageCenter/9054478634
Like the NeighborhoodStorageCenter Page
Then, Like or Comment on your favorite scarecrow’s photo to cast your vote!

Voting ends on October 22nd, and of those who voted a winner will be randomly drawn to take home each scarecrow.

Help us Help our Neighbors!

Neighborhood Storage believes in the value of community and the importance of helping neighbors in need. You can help your neighbors here in our community by donating non-perishable food items for kids at local schools at any of Neighborhood Storage Centers 8 office locations in Marion County.

The items needed include:
· Canned meat (Tuna, Vienna Sausages, Chicken, Etc.)
· Canned Pasta (Spaghettios, Ravioli, Beefaroni, Etc.)
· Ramen Noodle Soup
· Milk (1qt, shelf stable non-refrigerated)
· Juice Boxes or Pouches
· Macaroni and Cheese (Boxed)
· Peanut Butter (In Plastic Containers)
· Jelly (In Plastic Containers)
· Pudding Cups
· Fruit Cups
· Instant Oatmeal (Variety-pack, Single Serving)
· Snack Bars (Cereal Bars, Granola Bars, Etc.)
· Pop Tarts
· Crackers (filled with peanut butter or cheese)
· Snacks (Pretzels, Cookies, Raisins – All Single Servings)


Neighborhood Storage will take your donations directly to local schools to fight hunger in Marion County. Your donations will be used to stuff the backpacks of kids who are provided food to take home with them each weekend.

Call Neighborhood Storage at 1-866-766-6482, visit online at www.NeighborhoodStorage.com, or stop by a local Neighborhood Storage facility for more information on how you can help!

Neighborhood Storage offers a FREE Truck Rental with Move In!

Do you need storage but are unsure how you will be moving that large dresser, king size bed and 100 boxes in your compact car to the storage unit? Your neighbors at Neighborhood Storage Center have got you covered!

We offer a FREE truck rental with a new storage move in! Yes, the truck rental is completely FREE! We give you 30 free miles to move items from your home or office to the storage facility and the only thing we ask you do is top off any gas you use in the vehicle, because it is provided to you on a full tank. Our truck is a 15 foot boxed in truck, the perfect size for moving your items into storage, and there is a ramp on the back of the truck to make loading and unloading easy. We also offer a dolly for the heavy items like your washer and dryer; and offer furniture pads for your grandma's china cabinet that you don't want to damage in your move.

Certain restrictions do apply, please call a Neighborhood Storage Consultant today to get more details and schedule your free truck rental at 1-800-456-0698!

Shop the Neighborhood Storage Thrift Store

If you love shopping for a bargain then you should check out our Neighborhood Storage Thrift Store located at our Belleview Storage location!

The thrift store carries a variety of items such as household goods, clothing, furniture and more. There is a great selection of items for the bargain hunter at excellent prices. Not only will you be getting a bargain, but you will be giving back to the community - sales proceeds benefit local Marion County charity organizations.


The Thrift Store is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm and is located at 4709 SE 102nd Place, Belleview FL.

Neighborhood Workspaces - retail space at affordable rates!

Neighborhood Workspaces is a leading provider of flexible business locations to small and medium businesses in the Ocala/Marion County area. We offer simple, flexible agreements, great rates, convenient locations, and the ability to expand or contract with our portfolio of units throughout Ocala.

Neighborhood Workspaces have a simple rental agreement, that is easy to understand. The simple agreement keeps your costs down, only requiring a one time administrative fee which covers preparation of the necessary documentation, in addition to the first month rent and security deposit. Unlike many property owners we do not require bank, trade, or landlord references. This allows you to proceed with your lease quickly. Our agreements range in length from one to three years and are completely flexible. We allow you to break some leases with as little as 90 days notice. At Neighborhood Workspaces we also understand that businesses may need to modify their space requirements, so we offer our customers the ability to expand or contract into other Neighborhood Workspaces units with ease.

To find out the locations where Neighborhood Workspaces are currently available, please call 352-629-0325.

Use the 24/7 Self Service Kiosk for the chance to win $100 Gift Card!

Making a payment at our Self Service Kiosk is easy and convenient!

Use the self Service Kiosk to make your monthly rent payment at your Neighborhood Storage location in Ocala and you will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $100 VISA Gift Card!

Self Service Kiosks are available at the following locations:

#1 - 310 NE 25th Avenue, Ocala 352-629-0325#2 - 4701 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala 352-624-2700

#3 - 3690 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala 352-368-3900

#4 - 2930 SE 58th Avenue, Ocala 352-624-9099

#6 - 13150 W Highway 40, Ocala 352-237-3999

#7 - 4709 SE 102nd Place, Belleview 352-347-4820

#8 - 7256 SW 62nd Avenue, Ocala 352-873-786

#9 - 3350 W Highway 326, Ocala 352-629-0215

Neighborhood Storage will draw one winner per quarter, and contact the winner. Good luck!

Last Nights WMBA After Hours Event

Thank You to everyone who attended the West Marion Business Association After Hours Event last night!

The event was held this month by Neighborhood Storage #14, located conveniently at 6741 West Highway 40 Ocala Florida 34480 which is near Airport Rd on Hwy 40. Members enjoyed dinner, drinks, and networking while touring the storage facility's many features-- like 24 hour video surveillance, coded gate keypad access, and fenced and lighted facilities.

Lacee, the store manager, did an exceptional job making the members feel welcome and educating them on the benefits of storing with Neighborhood Storage. Neighborhood Storage has month to month leasing, free truck rental with move in, and requires no security deposit to make storing your items easy. You can give her a call at 1-866-766-6482 to see how she can help you with your storage needs!

It’s that time of year, for kids to gear up and return to the classroom! Help us prepare them for Class!

It seems as though the list of needed supplies for kids is getting larger, while family budgets continue to squeeze tighter in today's economy. To help remove the stress of back to school shopping for families Neighborhood Storage will be collecting school supplies to donate to schools in the Ocala Community. Help your neighbors in need of school supplies by brining the following items to any of our 14 Storage locations in Marion County FL:

-Notebook Paper (wide or college ruled)
-#2 Pencils
-Blue/Black Pens
-Mechanical Pencils
-Composition Books
-Index Cards
-Colored Pencils
-Markers
-Crayons
-Book Covers
-Binders (1"-3")
-Duotang Folders (with prongs and pockets)
-Calculators (basic & scientific)
-Glue bottles
-Glue Sticks
-Lunch Boxes
-Alarm Clocks
-Highlighters
-Pencil Sharpeners
-Rulers
-Dictionaries
-Backpacks (no rolling backpacks, please)

Neighborhood Storage Managers will be delivering the donated supplies to local schools, so that they may be provided to children in need in Marion County.

Call 1-866-766-6482 or go online to www.neighborhoodstorage.com to find the Neighborhood Storage Center closest to you!

Pop In for Our Customer Appreciation Days at our Maricamp Rd Location!

Pop In for Customer Appreciation Days on July 15 from 11am to 4pm and on July 16 from 11am to 2pm at our 4701 SE Maricamp Road Ocala Storage Center location.

Neighborhood Storage employees will be serving free popcorn, free soda pop and free snow cones to customers who come by. Prizes will be hidden inside balloons throughout the store, and you must pop to win! Those who stop by will also get the chance to check out the facility's new features. So, pop in to see whats new at #2! They have recently installed a 24/7 Self Service Kiosk that provides customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They also have a brand new entry gate which provides computerized access to tenants.

Neighborhood Storage Manager for the location, Veronica Bass, said about the event: "We appreciate our customers and the local Ocala Community. We know that their continued support is the reason we have been in business for over 30 years in Marion County FL, and we want to have a fun event to thank them for that support!"

If you have any questions about the event, contact Veronica or Jane by phone at 352-624-2700

Check out our newest self storage facility tour videos!

Great Job Stephen on putting these video tours of our self storage facilities located on Baseline Road in Ocala, Florida. For more information you can go to www.neighborhoodstorage.com!

Come out to "Cookin' in The Neighborhood" June 16th 2011

To celebrate the opening of our recent expansion units Neighborhood Storage Center will be "Cookin’ in The Neighborhood!" on June 16, 2011 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the 310 NE 25th Ave location.

The cookout will feature a tour of the facility’s new units, a great lunch, and give those who come by the chance at winning an iPod Nano.

Lunch will be provided at the ridiculously low price of $3, and on the menu is a hamburger or hot dog, a bag of chips, and soda or water. Every lunch purchased includes a raffle ticket for the chance at winning an iPod Nano. All proceeds from the cookout will benefit the SouthEastern Youth Fair Ambassador Program and the United Way of Marion County.

Please call Marina or Erica at 352-629-0325 with any questions.

Neighborho​od Storage Opens Expansion of NE 25th Avenue Facility

Ocala based self-storage operator Neighborhood Storage has opened the expansion of the Northeast 25th Avenue facility in Ocala. The three building expansion will add an additional 124 units to the location offering rental spaces in a range of sizes, providing concrete block construction, video surveillance and approximately 10 foot ceilings. Other amenities of the facility include:

• Computerized Access Coded Keypad with unique pin numbers

• Month to Month leases

• A Self Service Kiosk allowing customers to rent a unit or pay their bill 24/7

• 24 Hour Access Available

• Online Bill Pay and Automatic Billing

• RV/Boat storage

• Retail Office with a full assortment of moving supplies, boxes and packing materials

• Free Truck Rental with Move-In

Neighborhood Storage Center operates fourteen convenient locations throughout Marion County. “We have been family owned and operated for over 30 years and attribute our growth to the community” said President Todd Rudnianyn, “The support of Ocala and Marion County has allowed us to open this expansion for our community’s storage needs.”


To reach your local storage consultant to get more information or reserve a unit that meets your storage needs please call Neighborhood Storage Center at 352-629-0325, go to www.neighborhoodstorage.com, or stop by the facility at 310 NE 25th Avenue Ocala FL 34470.

24 Hour Self Service Kiosks are Here!

Customers at several of our locations can now rent and pay anytime at our 24 Hour Self Service Kiosks. We have kiosks at location 1 (25th Avenue), location 3 (Lake Weir Avenue) location 4 (Baseline Road north of Maricamp), and location 6 (13150 West Highway 40).

Come by and check them out!