Urban Agriculture Movement keeps New Port Richey Growing Healthy
How can you plant one seed and see it grow into hundreds of varieties of plants and trees, bushes, and herbs, produce, duck eggs, and… Read More
Features
Run the Neff Lake Monster at the Spring Lake Memorial Classic on May 29
In 2007, the idea to hold a foot race and fun run/walk in the beautiful area surrounding The Arc Nature Coast’s Neff Lake Campus was… Read More
Hiking Withlacoochee’s Citrus Tract: Discovering the Remnants of Mannfield and Jeep Cave
One of the most popular hiking destinations listed in our 2016 guide “Treasures of the Trails – Hiking, Biking, Birding Citrus… Read More
Central Pasco & Gulf RR brings Joy to All Ages in Crews Lake Wilderness Park
Jeremy Carpenter takes his job as president of the Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad very seriously. Well…sort of. “We’re just a bunch of old guys… Read More
Volunteer Group reaps a Spiritual Harvest
What is the Hernando County Growers Association? It’s not a what as much as it’s “Who.” It’s Homosassa hydroponic farmer George Gifford helping James Tremblay… Read More
Let’s Get Pickin’ and Grinnin’ during 2021 Blueberry Season
Picking blueberries throughout Florida’s Nature Coast is one of my favorite things to do. I look forward to April when the season starts and will… Read More
Watch out for Manatees on the Move
Please slow down and look out for manatees while boating in Florida this spring is a reminder from Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission… Read More
Discover the Dragonflies of Florida’s Nature Coast
Dragonflies fascinate me. They seem to materialize out of nowhere and then disappear again. Occasionally, I would see one land on a stick or object… Read More
Hidden Creeks, Secret Springs: A Baird’s Adventure on the Chassahowitzka River
Years ago, our family ventured to the hidden spring on the Chassahowitzka River. My husband and I had paddled an oversized bright-red canoe with three… Read More
Nature Coast Dog Parks bring Joy
Is your Rottweiler rambunctious? Is your poodle depressed? Perhaps they just need to “paws” and reflect. Dogs put on a happy face for their owners,… Read More
Celebrating the Florida Mermaid Trail with its First Anniversary Festival
Have you made it to the Florida Mermaid Trail in the last year? If not, perhaps the best time to check it out is during… Read More
Chinsegut Hill Retreat Experience is Good for the Soul
Just five miles north of downtown Brooksville is a respite on a hill. A place where one can leave their troubles behind without breaking the… Read More
What’s Happening at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park?
Homosassa’s Main Spring has been attracting visitors to marvel at its clarity and biodiversity for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. This amazing piece of… Read More
Metamorphosis at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Manatees in Crystal River Once the Gulf of Mexico water temperatures drop to a chilly 68°F, Florida manatees flock to Crystal River on Florida’s Nature… Read More
Paddlesport Enthusiasts Unite in New Port Richey
The Cotee River Kayakers Club began as an informal meet-up group for kayakers who enjoy paddling in and around the Cotee River in 2020. It… Read More
2020’s Top 6 NatureCoaster Stories – and our Award Winners
2020 started off with a bang in Florida’s Nature Coast – the Manatee Festival, the Kumquat Festival, the Brooksville Raid, Blues & BBQ Festival, the… Read More
Dunnellon’s Rainbow Springs: Then and Now
A roar filled the air. Torrents of water rushed over the moss-covered limestone rocks, a never-ending cascade into the pool below. Overflowing and spilling over… Read More
Ten Reasons to Love Florida’s Nature Coast
Here are ten reasons we have to Love Florida’s Nature Coast. 1. Beautiful Surroundings2. Small Town Charm3. Abundant Waterways, both salt and fresh4. Interacting with… Read More
Saving Wild Cow Prairie Cemetery History
Written by Della Daughtry Have you ever taken a walk on the Croom Hiking Trail? By starting your hike at River Junction, 5827 SW… Read More
Giving Thanks 2020
As 2020 winds down and families are preparing for America’s biggest holidays, I wanted to just write you some encouragement. I am recovering from a… Read More
Brewing New Port Richey’s Craft Beer Culture
According to the Brewers Association, craft brewer sales now account for more than 25% of the $116.0 billion U.S. beer market. Florida ranks fifth in… Read More
Homosassa’s Riverfront Revival – part 2
New vibes are infiltrating the waterfront on both sides of Homosassa’s bountiful River. Foodies rejoice! Plan an overnight stay to indulge in fresh seafood, live… Read More
Homosassa’s Riverfront Revival – Part 1
With a world-renown fishing reputation, Old Homosassa has been a favorite vacation spot since the 1800s. Resorts and RV parks spring up over the years,… Read More
Discovering Anclote’s Hidden Treasure
As I stand on the shoreline, making ready for another day of wade fishing, I immerse myself in the beauty of this vista. It is… Read More
Bringing the Butterflies back to Dade City
Have you ever wondered what a garden club does? The Dade City Garden Club states it is dedicated to the education of its members and… Read More
Saving Crystal River
Crystal River was frequented by pre-Columbian Native people who enjoyed abundant fishing in the crystal-clear water. The cluster of 30+ springs in Kings Bay constitute… Read More
Get Out and Vote – Please
Do you have memories that start, “The first time I ever…”? We may remember our first car, first job, first home. But do we remember… Read More
Zephyrhills, City of Pure Water, is a Great Place
Zephyrhills is a city in Pasco County, Florida, known for its pure water, rolling topography, gentle breezes, and senior population. It is a… Read More
Creating and Growing a Premium Restaurant
In 2014, Eric Gallery and Todd Smith came to Brooksville. They had lived in Tampa for years, Eric working in Customer Service Management and Todd… Read More
Levy County’s Best Kept Secret: The Withlachoochee Gulf Preserve
The wind whistled through the 30-foot wooden structure, a sentry overlooking the vast the salt marsh. Afternoon gulf breezes snatched at nearby palm fronds, twirling… Read More