Exploding East Pasco: the Good, the Bad and the Opportunity
The Central Pasco Association of Realtors (CPAR) conducted a tour of central and east Pasco County entitled Tour de Change on June 7, emphasizing major… Read More
Features
Nature Coast 2018 Summer Camps
Summer camp was traditionally an overnight camp with hiking, canoes and campfires led by camp counselors. While there are 7,000 overnight camps in the U.S.,… Read More
Getting Fit with TreeUmph of Brooksville!
Not all of our readers know, but I started NatureCoaster.com when I was an invalid, recovering from a life-changing incident. My body had been pretty… Read More
Bramble Creek Farm: UPick Blackberries Grown with Love
Pulling up to the wide farm gate on Hayman Road, anticipation of the sweet, yet slightly tart flavor of fresh, juicy blackberries has a grip… Read More
Crystal River
Crystal River is situated around Kings Bay, which is spring-fed by a cluster of more than 30 springs, designated as a first-magnitude system. Because the… Read More
Quick Trips: The Rainbow River and the Ocala Hilton Experience
— This is the first of our occasional articles about quick trips from Florida’s Nature Coast. —- Last year I went to Ocala… Read More
Wildflowers and Wetlands featured in May at the Wildlife Park
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will highlight Wildflowers and Wetlands during the month of May when wildflowers are springing up along our roadsides… Read More
Blueberry Season is On: Pick yourself Happy
I picked my first two pounds of the 2018 Nature Coast blueberry season Wednesday. I ate half of a pound on the way home from… Read More
Get involved; Be an FWC volunteer!
During Florida Volunteer Month in April, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is celebrating its many volunteers who contribute time and… Read More
Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee Welcomes Visitors Every Day of the Week
“Please show me the best route for a country ride,” said Joe. He and Lisa had just arrived from Green Bay, Wisconsin. “We absolutely love… Read More
The Bellamy Brothers Let their Love Flow out of the Honky Tonk Ranch
Biography Release & Reality Show Premier – Will they Tell All? Have you ever wondered how David and Howard Bellamy, collectively known as The Bellamy… Read More
Living with Florida Panthers: part of the Wildlife Park’s April celebration of Big & Little Florida Cats
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be highlighting Florida Panthers and Bobcats during the month of April. A special program and displays are… Read More
Second Annual Old Homosassa Community Day
So excited to announce that the Second Annual Old Homosassa Community Day will be April 7th from 9 am to 5 pm at the Homosassa… Read More
Florida Wildlife Corridor features the Nature Coast in Short Film
Lindsay Cross, Executive Director for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, met with Diane Bedard, Publisher of NatureCoaster.com, at Oysters restaurant in Crystal River in August… Read More
Wildlife Park Focuses on Homosassa’s History in March
Learn about Homosassa’s history with special programs and exhibits The history of Homosassa and the Park will be highlighted during the month of March at… Read More
Award-winning NJoy Spirits offers Craft Distillery Tours in the Woods of Weeki Wachee
NJoy Spirits is a boutique craft distiller of award-winning Wild Buck rye whiskey and Mermaid rum on Florida’s Nature Coast. The company is owned by… Read More
Bellamy Brothers’ film their 2018 Reality Show in Darby
Honky Tonk Ranch premiers Sunday, April 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET on The Cowboy Channel International country music icons, the Bellamy Brothers hail from Pasco… Read More
JG Ranch: Three Generations of Growing
Behind the “new” Brooksville hospital runs Wiscon Road, a two-lane blacktop that cuts off of Cortez Road (Highway 50) just east of the Suncoast Parkway… Read More
New Port Richey Strawberry Festival February 17 to help feed Seniors’ Pets
Cindy’s Pets is hosting a Strawberry Festival in downtown New Port Richey February 17, 2018 and you are invited. With this event, Cindy’s Pets will… Read More
Ranch Days offers Exceptional Entertainment in a Natural Setting Feb. 10-11
Free Admission • $10 Parking • Buses and RVs $25 Come and enjoy a full two days of unique and exciting activities at the second… Read More
Join the 2018 Brooksville Native American Festival Celebration
Learn to build fire the primitive way. Listen to traditional native music. Watch ancient traditional Aztec dances. Visit a real teepee. Shop for authentic handmade… Read More
Delightful Family Fun Jan. 27 at the 2018 Kumquat Festival
Kumquats are fun to eat and the word kumquat is fun to say, so it stands to reason that the Kumquat Festival January 27 in… Read More
Have a Blast at the 38th Annual Brooksville Raid
The Hernando Historical Museum Association, Inc. and North Pinellas County Scout Sertoma Club, Inc. are presenting the 38th Annual Brooksville Raid Re-enactment, Jan. 20-21, 2018… Read More
Withlacoochee State Forest: Outstanding Outdoor Recreation
The Withlacoochee State Forest is the third largest state forest in Florida spanning 164,073 acres divided into several distinct tracts of land throughout Florida’s Nature… Read More
Conquering Obstacles in the Sky – TreeUmph! opens in Brooksville Dec. 9
On December 9, at 8 a.m., a new adventure park will open on sleepy Cedar Lane in Brooksville. This heavily forested area of the Nature… Read More
Whooping Cranes and Celebration of Lights at the Wildlife Park in December
Whooping cranes will be highlighted during the month of December at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Later in the month, The Celebration of… Read More
Shop Small for Big Returns on Florida’s Nature Coast
Thanksgiving is upon us. What a blessing it is to live in the paradise of Florida’s Nature Coast during the fall season. While we do… Read More
Mind, Body & Soul Festival enchants Sertoma Dec. 7-10
The Family-friendly, “not under the influence” event showcases the Healing Arts There is much debate about the healing arts in America. With medical care and… Read More
Manatees swim into spotlight at Wildlife Park
With cooling temperatures, wild manatees are seeking warmer spring waters and will be joining Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park’s resident manatees in the park’s first-magnitude spring. Read More
Get to Know Nature at Chinsegut’s Conservation Center
When I moved to Brooksville, the Chinsegut Conservation Center was having a class on pine needle basket weaving. I have a lot of pines on… Read More