Hiking the Withlacoochee Bay Trail on the Nature Coast
“Let’s take a hike,” my sister said. We sipped a morning cup of coffee at Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters, a cozy wooden coffee house in… Read More
Crystal River
Tickets Now Available for the Save Crystal River Shamrock and Roll Fundraiser
Non-profit conservation organization SAVE CRYSTAL RIVER announces the annual fundraiser “Shamrock and Roll,” a charity gala taking place from 6-10 PM on March 17, 2023,… Read More
How Many Train Depots Have Survived on the Nature Coast?
Who doesn’t love a train? Trains represent a period in America’s history that is romantic and powerful. The industrial revolution was fueled by supplies shipped… Read More
Florida Manatee Festival Returns to Downtown Crystal River for the 36th Year
The Florida Manatee Festival returns for its 36th year to downtown Crystal River, the manatee capital of the world, on Saturday and Sunday, January 14… Read More
The Gary Maidhof Walk to Nature
Taking Small Steps Can Make Big Impacts At the sound of footsteps, a crab scuttled across the boardwalk, watching visitors approach like a troll guarding… Read More
2022 Parades on Land & Sea: Holiday Events throughout the Nature Coast
“I love a parade,” is one of my favorite song-pieces to belt out… others near me may look in shock at my brazen joy, but,… Read More
Help Feed the Manatees with Manatee Munchies during Manatee Awareness Month
November is Manatee Awareness Month, bringing to light the ongoing, multifaceted investigations of the unique mortality events of manatees. Thus far, 718 deceased manatees were… Read More
Citrus County Opens Sandbag Sites Nov. 9
In preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole, two self-serve sandbag sites will open at 8:00am on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the following locations: Homosassa Community… Read More
Crystal River Celebrates its Value to Florida Wildlife with a Mural Party – and you’re invited!
Three teenage girls volunteered for an important mission. In 2021, Ava, Marin, and Mallori traversed 50 miles of the Nature Coast to submerge themselves in… Read More
District Awards Grants to Schools in Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties for Water Resources Education Projects
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) awarded $107,969 in grants to 58 educators within the District as part of the Splash! school… Read More
October 2022 Citrus County Land Development Updates
Look What’s Coming! October 2022 Citrus County Land Development Updates Affordable Secure Storage has requested two building permits (2022-13657 and 2022-13864) for two 16,000 SF… Read More
Florida Outdoor Writers Association writers Enjoy Citrus County Hospitality
Florida outdoor media professionals descended on the Nature Coast during the 76th Annual Florida Outdoor Writers Association conference sponsored by Discover… Read More