Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast certified Dementia Friendly
The Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast, a nonprofit organization that provides grief counseling and other services, has been trained and certified Dementia Friendly… Read More
Homosassa
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
As we close in during the last weeks of grouper season, anglers are doing well catching them. Capt. Chris Wilkens has been doing very… Read More
History of the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins
Florida’s Nature Coast is rich with history, from the earliest known aboriginal inhabitants who settled near our rivers and springs 14,000 years ago, to the… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
High incoming tide this weekend will be very early morning or late evening. It is looking like some cool waters this week will reposition our… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Looking at a week of Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for on the Big Bend; one is a good fishery that must be… Read More
Wildlife Park Plans Celebration of Lights
Lights, decorations, music, and more create a perfect holiday wonderland Wildlife Park Plans Celebration of Lights One of Citrus County’s favorite holiday traditions, Ellie… Read More
Renovations of Boat Ramp to Take Place in December
Renovations of the boat dock at MacRae’s boat ramp, located at 5290 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448 will commence on December 9 with completion… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
After a week of cold and windy weather, this weekend looks like a great time for inshore and offshore fishing on the Big Bend. Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
We are looking at some significant cooler weather this weekend and that can change up the way we’ve been fishing from earlier in the week. Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
After a moderate cold front this week and one more on it’s way, an angler has to change their methods of targeting inshore fish. Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Coming into November, our Hunters Moon runs later than our friends to the north because we are still in summer. Crazy catches have been… Read More
Spooktacular Haunted Tram Ride Event at Wildlife Park October 25-26
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park are hosting their annual Haunted Tram Rides event to spook,… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Touching on the Big Bend offshore bite; offshore in most places drops about a foot per mile so if you’re in 15 feet or more… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
With new sea trout regulations set to take place in all regions of Florida, I believe that the benefits will be great for all anglers throughout our… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
This time of year its hard to go wrong when your fishing on the Big Bend. For trout, either tide – incoming or outgoing… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
A good Fall run of Spanish mackerel, bluefish, blue runners, jack crevalle and bonito have made they’re way south to the Big Bend. One of… Read More
Learn about Native Americans of the Nature Coast
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, please join Nigel Rudolph, an archaeologist with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, in a presentation and discussion about the… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Time spent in the woods makes for a better chance at getting a buck and time spent on the water makes for a better chance… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Redfish have been the top fish as of late. Using artificial lures like the MirrOlure LiL Johns will keep you in action without having to put a… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
It’s a great week for inshore and offshore fishing. The gag grouper bite will get better now that the winds have settled down after… Read More
Learn to Appreciate Vultures at the Wildlife Park
Soaring high on thermal winds like a superhero, outstretched wings of sooty black plumage are silhouetted against a cornflower sky, drifting effortlessly for hours on… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Prime time redfishing is happening here on the Big Bend! As I always preach, western-facing points on the incoming tide are good starting points. Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
After 5 days of flooding rains, things have let off some to provide a more regular summer pattern. With the rains comes cooling effects on… Read More
Readers Rewarded With Bicycles
During the last sixteen years, the Homosassa the last has partnered with the Citrus County Library System to provide five bicycles as reading incentives during… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
We are coming into a weekend that will have afternoon high tides, giving scallop seekers a good opportunity to capitalize on midday low tides. Midday low… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
Looking forward to a week of great tides for inshore and offshore fishing. Inshore the trout bite continues to be good for the summer… 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
Wildlife Park welcomes Bear Cub
A bundle of ebony fur, Maximus bounds into his life as the newest permanent resident at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Homosassa,… Read More
Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney
The month of August on the Big Bend can have some very exciting fishing for anglers who can handle the heat. The first true schools of… 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