Jeeping in Goethe State Forest
‘Rows and rows of tall pines stretched out on either side of us, each aligned with the next with a dizzying deliberate perfection. Endless… Read More
Features
Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve Public Meetings May 19 and 24: Let’s Get Involved
As more and more development reaches Florida’s Nature Coast, we may want to take to take the time to get involved in how our environment… Read More
Walking the Weekiwachee Preserve
In Florida, mining for limestone began during the First Spanish Period. Construction began on the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine utilizing locally mined… Read More
Gather Friends and Family to Run or Walk the Spring Lake Memorial Classic 10k/5k/2M on May 28
Fifteen years after the idea to hold a foot race and fun run/walk in the beautiful area surrounding The Arc Nature Coast’s Neff Lake Campus… Read More
Let’s Save our Springs: The 2022 Springs Summit in Crystal River
“Our pictures are a tangible record of what was,” outdoor photographer John Moran told the audience at the 2022 Florida Springs Council Springs Summit. Images… Read More
A Mile of Trail provides a Myriad of Connected Opportunities
The Withlacoochee State Trail extends 46 miles from Citrus Springs to Dade City. It is a multi-use trail spanning Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties. The… Read More
Hiking Crystal Cove Trail on Florida’s Nature Coast
“The trees closed in, branches crisscrossing above to form an endless natural tunnel. I stepped into the cave-like path, leaving behind the bright greenery and… Read More
It’s time to get Picking and Celebrating the Blues
2022 Blueberry Season is On and Brooksville Brings Back the Blueberry Festival Picking blueberries throughout Florida’s Nature Coast is one of my… Read More
Be Alligator Aware for Florida’s Alligator Mating Season
You may find yourself hiking, biking, or paddling to places for a solo adventure on the Nature Coast, or elsewhere in Florida, so be aware… Read More
6 Places to Find Manatees on Florida’s Nature Coast (Any Time of Year)
A strange sound erupts from the mist filled cove. It’s a cross between a male turkey puffing and a whale blowing air from its spout. Read More
Chasco Fiesta Celebrates 100 Years of Giving with Native American Festival and Much More
Chasco Fiesta was first held in 1922 on the banks of the Cotee River in downtown New Port Richey. It featured a pageant dreamed up… Read More
Florida Agriculture and Wildlife Expo offers a Lot March 12-20
The Hernando County Fair has had its share of problems in the last several years. After 2021’s fair, many of the families of the children… Read More
12th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ and Blues Festival makes FBA Barbecue State Championship
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce proudly invites BBQ and Blues enthusiasts to drive-in or fly-in to the 12th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ and… Read More
35th Annual Strawberry Festival returns to Floral Park
Celebrating a VERY BERRY BIRTHDAY this year, the Floral City Strawberry Festival turns 35! Join us on March 5 & 6, 2022 in beautiful Floral… Read More
Tours of Citrus County’s Oldest House begin Feb. 12
The oldest house in Citrus County opens for tours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on February 12 and 19, as well as March 5… Read More
Hiking Inglis Island
The last rays of golden light stretched through the lower canopy, the sunlight illuminating the pointy tops of palmetto bushes that made up the underbrush. Read More
Developing Land O’Lakes
Land o’ Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pasco County, Florida, United States. Land o’ Lakes is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida MSA. Read More
Changes at Chinsegut include continuing Historic Manor House Tours
Have you ever toured the Chinsegut Hill Historic Site and Manor House in Brooksville, Florida? It is located at 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd,… Read More
Plan Now to attend the 25th Annual Kumquat Festival January 29
Have you ever tasted kumquat pie? How about the little orange fruit that is both sweet and sour at the same time? Whether your answer… Read More
Exploring Nature Coast Springs
There is nothing like hopping into a 72-degree spring on a hot, humid day to cool the body and soothe the soul. Florida is graced… Read More
35th Annual Manatee Festival returns to Crystal River Jan. 15-16
The Florida Manatee Festival returns for its 35th year to the manatee capital of the world, downtown Crystal River, on Saturday and Sunday, January 15-16,… Read More
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to Receive Natural Seagrass to feed its Manatees
A solution has been created to supply thousands of pounds of seagrass to feed the manatees being cared for and rehabilitated at the Ellie Schiller… Read More
Decorating the Lake Lindsey Dinosaur: Reviving its Creator’s Dream
Most people who have traveled Lake Lindsey Road east of US 41 notice half of a dinosaur, life-sized, on the north side of the road. Read More
One of my Favorite Nature Coast Small Business Stories: The Red Brick Place
With Thanksgiving upon us and Shop Small Saturday this week, I thought it would be nice to introduce you to one of my favorite local… Read More
Wild Florida in the Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Salty gulf waters lapped against the side of the boat. We had moored in the mouth of a small creek. Around us salt marsh… Read More
November is Manatee Awareness Month: Boat Slow and Aware to keep Manatees Safe
Florida’s Nature Coast is blessed with an abundance of natural springs, which provide a year-round 72-degree aquatic environment. As temperatures drop, manatees will move… Read More
Inverness Festival of the Arts brings Fine Arts and Community Together Nov. 20-21
The Inverness Festival of the Arts is the longest-running juried art festival in Citrus County, Florida. This fine arts show will celebrate its 50th… Read More
Revolutionizing Dementia Care on the Nature Coast
Debbie Selsavage has a mission. This compassionate, energetic Citrus County resident was introduced to dementia when she became a caregiver for her husband, Albert. In… Read More
Lumbering Lacoochee
Mr. Sam Weston wrote an article many years ago entitled, “The Death of a Forest and Town” about Centralia, Florida. This paragraph is especially poignant… Read More
Labyrinths of the Nature Coast: Places to find Peace in your Soul
Story and Photos by Lucy Tobias Long ago and far away a woman or man whose name has been lost in the mists of time… Read More