Inverness Depot Farmer’s Market Reopens June 20
In November of 2019, Inverness held a grand opening for its Depot District, a vision that was developed over several years… Read More
Author Archives: Diane Bedard
Diane Bedard's Articles
Brooksville’s Christmas on Main Street awarded STS Top 20 Designation
The Southeast Tourism Society just named Brooksville’s Christmas on Main Street: Annual Tree Lighting one of its STS Top 20 Events in the Southeast for… Read More
Memorial Day and the Florida National Cemetery
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorating the men and women who died while in the service of the U.S. military. Read More
Enjoying a Special Stay at The Dolan House
When you visit Florida’s Nature Coast, or a historic city like Brooksville, it is nice to stay in a historic location. It is even nicer… Read More
Entrepreneurial Inspiration, Nature Coast Style
What do you do when your livelihood is completely disrupted? Even with an emergency plan, many small businesses on Florida’s Nature Coast were unprepared for… Read More
Why I am not Worrying
It’s been about a month since the USA got serious about using isolation and social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19 and if I… Read More
Sharing Hope during COVID-19 Social Distancing
With COVID-19 and America’s attempt to “flatten the curve” through social distancing, churches, temples, and houses of worship have been forced to find ways of… Read More
Can You Get Farm Fresh Food during Florida’s COVID-19 Shutdown?
I love to pick blueberries on a farm. The fresh air and healthy, natural activity bring me a real sense of peace. The delicious results… Read More
New Monthly Column on Coping with Dementia to begin April 1
After working together for years to help Nature Coast residents and businesses become more aware of compassionate care techniques for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients,… Read More
Navigating the COVID-19 Nature Coast State of Emergency
What should one do in the Nature Coast State of Emergency? With nearly every public facility, event, and meeting being closed through the end of… Read More
Manatee Adventure by ‘Yak is Fabulous!
Kayak-based manatee experience adventures can start about 8:30 am – and even be scheduled throughout the day at Hunter Springs Kayaks in Crystal River… Read More
Art in the Park celebrates Creativity for all Ages March 14-15
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council invites you to the 36th Annual Art in the Park event on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15 from 10… Read More
Discovering The White Heron Tea & Gifts
Walking up Grand Avenue, I am always entranced by the historic buildings in downtown New Port Richey. Across the street from the Richey Theater in… Read More
Keeping the Nature Coast Beautiful
Have you ever been driving along, listening to your favorite song in pure joy and then had the mood crashed by trash? Litter is a… Read More
Preserving the History of Rosewood
On February 5, 2020, Lizzie Robinson Jenkins will speak about Preserving the History of Rosewood at the Valerie Theatre Cultural Center in downtown Inverness. This… Read More
The Insider’s Guide to 2020 Kumquat Festival
Kumquats are fun to eat, and the word kumquat is fun to say, so it stands to reason that the Kumquat Festival January 25 in… Read More
Have a Blast at the 40th Annual Brooksville Raid
The Hernando Historical Museum Association, Inc. and North Pinellas County Scout Sertoma Club, Inc. are presenting the 40th Annual Brooksville Raid Re-enactment, Jan. 18-19, 2020… Read More
Nature Coast Thanks-giving
It is good to sit down and write about what makes life so worth living regularly. This time of year, I tend to get caught… Read More
Fall-o-Ween 2019 on the Nature Coast
The humidity is waning, and the temperature is dropping. It’s time for pumpkins, scarecrows, and outdoor celebrations. Then there is Halloween, a uniquely American… Read More
Paddlers Costume Parade Oct. 26 to help a Great Cause
The City of Crystal River and Hunter Springs Kayaks have partnered to bring a new event to downtown Crystal River. In conjunction with the… Read More
Crystal River Preserve State Park Boat Tours Resume
The 24-passenger vessel, Monroe, resumed normal operations from Crystal River State Park on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Its boat tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays… Read More
Nature Coast Butterfly Season is Back
Butterfly season is upon us! I absolutely love September’s fluttering wings, with pairs of dancing Lepidoptera all around. Butterflies are very common on Florida’s Nature… Read More
How the Withlacoochee Forest Came to Be – part 1
This article is based on and derived from Sid Taylor, Florida Forester and Historian Have you ever noticed a sign stating “Welcome to the Withlacoochee… Read More
Improving Lives with The Arc Nature Coast
In 1973, a small group of Hernando County residents sought a better way to care for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled citizens of the area. Read More
Rescued Bear Cub to Live in Homosassa
The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Wildlife State Park is part of a cooperative effort between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and state-wide bear rehabilitation facilities. Read More
You need to Experience a Homosassa Shore Lunch
A Delicious Tradition of the Homosassa Guides Association “Members of the Homosassa Guides Association have been doing shore lunches since the 1940s at least,” says… Read More
Cruising Hernando Beach in Style
Rosa and Randy are lifetime boaters who grew up on the Weeki Wachee river. They look like they are in their fifties or so, and… Read More
Stand Up Paddleboard Adventure
I enjoy water adventures. The all-inclusive guided tours with Hunter Springs Kayaks given… Read More
Join us in Celebrating the 4th throughout the Nature Coast
In 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees, and in 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal… Read More
When is Adoption a Viable Option?
This article strays from our usual light-hearted format to a more serious subject, adoption as a viable option in an unplanned pregnancy. NatureCoaster.com has… Read More