Special Program about Indigo Snakes July 16
Visit Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park on World Snake Day to learn about and gain a greater appreciation for one of North America’s largest snakes,… Read More
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be held for the South West Regional Water Reclamation Facility
The public is invited to join the Board of Citrus County Commissioners in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the South West Regional Water Reclamation Facility… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Looking at the rough weather ahead, it may put a damper on the offshore fishing and scalloping on the Nature Coast. More rain will… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
After the first day of scallop season, things are off to a slow start. Not many were brought back to the dock. Many factors could… Read More
Bay scallop season opens July 1 in Citrus & Hernando
Recreational bay scallop season for Citrus and Hernando counties opens July 1 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This includes Crystal River and Homosassa. Read More
Yulee Drive Sidewalk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The public is invited to join the Board of Citrus County Commissioners for the Yulee Drive Sidewalk Ceremony on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 9:00… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Hot weather has put trout fishing down, except for early morning. Look for good current around outside bars, like the Ft. Island Beach and outside… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Growing up in Citrus County, I always had my fishing pole and tackle box wherever my family traveled. Fresh water was just about in eyeshot… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Recreational anglers heading offshore can keep red snapper starting June 11 thru July 12. There may be another short season later in the year if… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
June is a month that I feel fish and humans are getting accustomed to the heat of summer. Some of the best baits that I’ve… Read More
Young Man Fundraises for Bald Eagles at Wildlife State Park
Guest Article by Kate Spratt, Park Services Specialist Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is fortunate to have many forms of support from… Read More
Scalloping: Florida Adventure of a Lifetime
This is the five year anniversary of NatureCoaster.com. In honor of the event, we will be running two weeks of our most popular stories, beginning… Read More
Learn about Homosassa Springs Underwater Observatory May 23
A unique program offering! Assistant Park Manager Zach Phifer will present a special program on the Underwater Observatory. Learn about the structure’s history,… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
With a big three day weekend coming. expect lots of anglers and boaters on the water. Most of the fishing action has been good on… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Red fishing on the incoming high tide has been good using gold spoons south of the Homosassa River. Rocky shorelines with ribbon rock and jumping… Read More
Wetlands and Wildflowers Bloom into Focus at the Wildlife Park
As a warm summer breeze moves across a vast wet prairie, the dainty pink blooms of false foxglove dancing among wiry wisps of longleaved threeawn… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Deeper water is where most of the action has been. To find trout, sea bass, Spanish mackerel, or flounder, head west. Eight to twelve feet… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Many types of fish will be sought after this month on the Nature Coast. May will bring in the first real warm days before the… Read More
Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park to give Visitors Mother’s Day Flowers
In honor of Mother’s day, the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will give away carnations to visitors on Sunday, May 12, 2019, while supplies… Read More
Wildlife Park announces Enrichment Day II on May 11, 2019
Guest Article by Dave Brown, Volunteer at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Because of the rousing success of the first Enrichment Day held in February,… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Looking forward to a great week of good weather and fishing, deeper will be better for action. The tides will be spread out (late evening… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Late season cold fronts can be a real pain when it comes to the day that is your time to fish. It can be a… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
After a great weekend at Gasparilla Island (Boca Grande), relaxing on such a beautiful place – so clean that it was impossible to spot any… Read More
Shell-abrating Gopher Tortoise Day at the Wildlife Park
Emerging from her burrow, a gopher tortoise saunters to a sandy patch of ground being warmed by the morning sun, the perfect site to bask… Read More
Golf Cart Drive In Movie Night in Old Homosassa
Over a year ago several local residents approached the board of the Homosassa Civic Club asking if they would… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Besides the traditional Nature Coast bread-and-butter fish, like trout or reds, other fun to catch fish have moved in. Triple tail is one of my… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Moving into a new month I look forward to some of the best fishing on the Nature Coast. The newcomer will be cobia. I’ve heard… Read More
More about Old Homosassa Community Day
Last week I posted about the third annual Old Homosassa Community Day that is being held on… Read More
Third Annual Old Homosassa Community Day
I’d like to invite everyone to come to Old Homosassa on April 6, 2019, to join in… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Weather conditions can make and break an angler. Control over conditions will never happen because every day the weather will be heavily different, or just… Read More