Lost
Lost hats near Ocala Downtown Square
near Ocala Downtown Square fountain
Lost
listing
Posted
1 day
ago
Description
I realized my hats were missing at 4:15 p.m. last Friday after stepping out of Ocala's Downtown Square—the Market Street fountain area was buzzing, and I must have left them somewhere in the crowds. One hat is a navy sun hat with a wide brim; the other a gray knit beanie with a small pom. They’re more than keepsakes for me—the beanie keeps my ears warm after night shifts, and the navy hat carries a memory of summer days with a loved one. I retraced steps along Market Street and by the fountain, but they didn’t turn up. If you found them, please let me know through the site.
Approximate last-seen location
near Ocala Downtown Square fountain
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