We’re All Abuzz about Butterflies and Bees at the Wildlife Park in August
Discover the hidden lives of butterflies, moths and bees during the month of August at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Learn about butterflies… Read More
Features
Creative Writing Series at Saint Leo by Leading American Writers and Artists
Admission is free each evening to sessions with actor-writer Benjamin Busch, Florida luminary David Kirby, and many rising talents and experienced writing teacher-mentors Contributed by… Read More
Chinsegut’s Historic Treasures adorn Brooksville
Chinsegut (pronounced chin-SEE-gut) is an Alaskan Innuit word meaning, “The spirit of things lost and regained.” This local treasure is an interesting piece of the… Read More
Scalloping Florida’s Nature Coast: A Delicious Adventure
At one time, the West Central coast of Florida supported a robust commercial scallop industry, with 400,000 lbs. of bay scallops being harvested in Florida… Read More
Bald Eagles Featured at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park for July
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be focusing on the threatened Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), our national bird, during the month of July. Read More
We’re Celebrating the 4th throughout the Nature Coast
“The second day of July 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will… Read More
Another Old Homosassa Update
Hey, I write things. And now it’s time to update them! First, the winners of the Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the Old Homosassa Heritage… Read More
Bramble Creek Farm: Growing Blackberries 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
First Friday Brings Music to the Streets of Dade City
June 2 kicks off summer’s First Friday, a date night of sorts featuring live music, store specials and a community atmosphere from 5-9 pm in… Read More
Paddling Adventure for NatureCoasters: Blazing a new Trail
Kayaking and canoeing are peaceful ways of interacting with nature on the water and getting healthy exercise, without getting too wet. Florida’s Adventure Coast (Hernando… Read More
A Corny Obsession for Golden Fans at Frazier Farms
At 10 am the gate opens and customers begin their semi-annual trek for what has been called, “the sweetest gold on earth”: Frazier’s sweet corn. Read More
Florida-fresh Blueberries in the Nature Coast: Picking and Grinning
Picking blueberries throughout Florida’s Nature Coast is one of my favorite things to do in April-May. I easily pick 10 pounds at a time… Read More
Fresh Farm Food for NatureCoasters’ Good Health
Florida’s Nature Coast has a cornucopia of fresh farm produce available throughout most of the year. While the local grocery store may carry Florida fresh… Read More
Bountiful Blueberries make Tasty Fun in Brooksville
You can almost taste it, right? That cool blue sensation that awakens the pallet this time of year. Spring is nearly upon us and with… Read More
Try The Taste: Food Competition & Craft Beer Festival April 8
The Taste of Inverness began as a way to showcase local restaurant and catering offerings and raise funds for local nonprofit and educational needs. Over… Read More
The Taste, a redesigned Food Challenge and Craft Beer Event 4/8
There is Adele, Bono, Cher, and now there is the Taste. This event was known for ten years as the Taste of Inverness, and… Read More
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters to Compete for Best Cold Brew Title in Nashville
If you are a coffee connoisseur, you need to know about Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters, Citrus county’s first and only coffee roasters. They have state-of-the-art… Read More
Swimming with Manatees Adventure
It was 59 degrees when we stepped outside on a brisk February Florida morning. Climbing into the truck before sunrise to head north on the… Read More
Homosassa’s Wildlife Park History featured in March
The history of Homosassa and the Park will be highlighted during the month of March at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. 1970s Homosassa… Read More
Experience ‘Art in the Park’ March 11-12
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council is excited to present its very popular “Art in the Park” for the 33rd year on Saturday, March 11,… Read More
Discover Ozello: the Nature Coast Keys
Ozello (or as the locals pronounce it Ozelluh) can be found between Crystal River and Homosassa by turning onto Highway 494 from U.S. 19. This… Read More
Spring Hill’s Start & its Iconic Waterfall
In 1968, the United States was in the throes of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon was elected President, and Spring Hill was established. It is… Read More
Exceptional Entertainment in a Natural Setting Feb. 11-12
Free Admission • $10 Parking • Buses and RV’s $25 Come out and experience The Little Everglades Ranch at our first Ranch Days event. All… Read More
Family Fun Delights at the 2017 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 28 in… Read More
Wildlife Park features Florida Conservationists
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has set aside the month of January to honor some of Florida’s well-known naturalists and conservationists. These include… Read More
Have a Blast at the Brooksville Raid
The Hernando Historical Museum Association, Inc. and North Pinellas County Scout Sertoma Club, Inc. are presenting the 37th Annual Brooksville Raid Re-enactment, Jan. 21- 22,… Read More
The Nature Coast Citrus Business
Gift fruit is a term used to describe locally grown citrus that has been washed, waxed, sorted and packed for shipment to someone who doesn’t… Read More
Whooping Cranes @ the Wildlife Park
Whooping cranes will be highlighted during the month of December at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. The Park is currently home to a… Read More
Giving Thanks
Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Read More
Fantastic Fall on the Nature Coast
I work from home. I love this time of year because I can work from my back porch, which is surrounded by about 50 acres… Read More