Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve Public Meetings May 19 and 24: Let’s Get Involved
As more and more development reaches Florida’s Nature Coast, we may want to take to take the time to get involved in how our environment… Read More
Author Archives: Diane Bedard
Diane Bedard's Articles
Walking the Weekiwachee Preserve
In Florida, mining for limestone began during the First Spanish Period. Construction began on the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine utilizing locally mined… Read More
Gather Friends and Family to Run or Walk the Spring Lake Memorial Classic 10k/5k/2M on May 28
Fifteen years after the idea to hold a foot race and fun run/walk in the beautiful area surrounding The Arc Nature Coast’s Neff Lake Campus… Read More
It’s time to get Picking and Celebrating the Blues
2022 Blueberry Season is On and Brooksville Brings Back the Blueberry Festival Picking blueberries throughout Florida’s Nature Coast is one of my… Read More
NatureCoaster provides Regional Map at March Festivals
With a desire to get out and interact with festivalgoers in the Nature Coast, Diane Bedard, Publisher of NatureCoaster.com decided to attend three festivals in… Read More
Plan to Visit the Hernando Home & Garden Show March 26 in Spring Hill
Did you ever wish you could talk to a professional about your plans and dreams for home and garden projects? Want to understand what an… Read More
Chasco Fiesta Celebrates 100 Years of Giving with Native American Festival and Much More
Chasco Fiesta was first held in 1922 on the banks of the Cotee River in downtown New Port Richey. It featured a pageant dreamed up… Read More
Florida Agriculture and Wildlife Expo offers a Lot March 12-20
The Hernando County Fair has had its share of problems in the last several years. After 2021’s fair, many of the families of the children… Read More
Tours of Citrus County’s Oldest House begin Feb. 12
The oldest house in Citrus County opens for tours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on February 12 and 19, as well as March 5… Read More
Developing Land O’Lakes
Land o’ Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pasco County, Florida, United States. Land o’ Lakes is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida MSA. Read More
Changes at Chinsegut include continuing Historic Manor House Tours
Have you ever toured the Chinsegut Hill Historic Site and Manor House in Brooksville, Florida? It is located at 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd,… Read More
Plan Now to attend the 25th Annual Kumquat Festival January 29
Have you ever tasted kumquat pie? How about the little orange fruit that is both sweet and sour at the same time? Whether your answer… Read More
Exploring Nature Coast Springs
There is nothing like hopping into a 72-degree spring on a hot, humid day to cool the body and soothe the soul. Florida is graced… Read More
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to Receive Natural Seagrass to feed its Manatees
A solution has been created to supply thousands of pounds of seagrass to feed the manatees being cared for and rehabilitated at the Ellie Schiller… Read More
Decorating the Lake Lindsey Dinosaur: Reviving its Creator’s Dream
Most people who have traveled Lake Lindsey Road east of US 41 notice half of a dinosaur, life-sized, on the north side of the road. Read More
One of my Favorite Nature Coast Small Business Stories: The Red Brick Place
With Thanksgiving upon us and Shop Small Saturday this week, I thought it would be nice to introduce you to one of my favorite local… Read More
Oliver, JR Shows off what Youth Can Do!
On Saturday, November 13, I joined my neighbors for the afternoon performance of Oliver, JR by Live Oak Theatre’s Acorn team. Our group six ranged… Read More
November is Manatee Awareness Month: Boat Slow and Aware to keep Manatees Safe
Florida’s Nature Coast is blessed with an abundance of natural springs, which provide a year-round 72-degree aquatic environment. As temperatures drop, manatees will move… Read More
Inverness Festival of the Arts brings Fine Arts and Community Together Nov. 20-21
The Inverness Festival of the Arts is the longest-running juried art festival in Citrus County, Florida. This fine arts show will celebrate its 50th… Read More
Revolutionizing Dementia Care on the Nature Coast
Debbie Selsavage has a mission. This compassionate, energetic Citrus County resident was introduced to dementia when she became a caregiver for her husband, Albert. In… Read More
Lumbering Lacoochee
Mr. Sam Weston wrote an article many years ago entitled, “The Death of a Forest and Town” about Centralia, Florida. This paragraph is especially poignant… Read More
Surviving the Nature Coast Citrus Business
Gift fruit is a term used to describe locally grown citrus that has been washed, waxed, sorted and packed for shipment to someone who doesn’t… Read More
NatureCoaster.com wins Six Excellence-in-Craft Awards
The Florida Outdoor Writers’ Association held its 2021 Conference in Venice, Florida, and hosted its Excellence-in-Craft awards on August 21. Sponsored by Visit Sarasota County… Read More
Weeki Wachee
Weeki Wachee was a city located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It became a city in 1966, with five cabins on the property of… Read More
Expanding an Award-winning Coffee Empire
About twenty years ago, James and Heather Cook met at Johnson and Wales college. James grew up in his family’s restaurant businesses and was known… Read More
Floral City Labyrinth welcomes Visitors 24/7 since 1995
It was the early 1990s – yes, about 30 years ago – and the Floral City Garden Club completed a Xeriscape exhibition garden in front… Read More
The Adventure Coast’s Coastal Paddling Trail offers a Diverse Adventure
Kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing offer peaceful interaction with nature on the water, providing healthy exercise without getting too wet. Florida’s Adventure Coast opened the Coastal… Read More
Finding Fossils in Florida? A Peace River Adventure
In May of 2021, we embarked on an adventure to discover Florida’s ancient history with some friends. Trent Anthney, owner of… Read More
All about Captivating Crystal River
Crystal River is situated around Kings Bay, which is fed by a cluster of more than 30 springs and is designated as a first-magnitude spring… Read More
Floral City Beautification Continues with Water Fountain Donation
A Historic District is a group of buildings united by a historic feature. On December 1, 1993, the Floral City Historic District was designated as a… Read More