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
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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
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
With the sweet smell of orange blossoms in the air and local songbirds singing at dark thirty in the morning and the time change, I… Read More
“March for Meals” Community Center Open Houses
Senior Programs “March for Meals” Community Center Open Houses Planned Citrus County’s Community Centers still have room for more participants! If you are a senior… Read More
State Park Celebrates Manatee Appreciation Day
STATE PARK CELEBRATES MANATEE APPRECIATION DAY While Park Rangers and volunteers at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park appreciate manatees all year, on… Read More
Marvelous Mulch Program offered throughout Citrus County in March
Gardens benefit from the use of mulch, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and adding an aesthetic quality. But how much and what types should be used?… Read More
Extra Wild Panther Program at the Wildlife Park March 14
Learn about the endangered Florida Panther and have a chance at experiencing a training session The Wildlife Care team at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
With this week’s burst of cold air, expect the cooler water to bunch the trout back up. Again, rocky points and knee-deep rock flats will… Read More
Uniquely Florida: The Florida Panther
The Wildlife Care team at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park invites you to join them for an extra wild Florida Panther Program at 2:30 p.m. Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
updated February 27, 2019 With a warm ending to February, look forward to things cutting loose in March. The first of the month… Read More
Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park hosts “Reading with a Ranger” March 2
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, will host “Reading With A Ranger” on Saturday,… Read More
Upcoming Events in Old Homosassa
So much going on in our little community! This past Saturday the Old Homosassa Heritage Council held their very popular annual dinner… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
updated February 19, 2019 A nice week of warm weather has made a great time in late winter to get out and catch… Read More
February 23 Guided Bird Walk at Wildlife Park
Experienced and novice birders are welcome Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon Society, will host a bird walk… Read More