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
Features
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
How The Arc Survived Hurricane Irma
Story written by Nancy Stubbs, Development Director of The Arc Nature Coast, and photos contributed by Mark Barry, Executive Director of The Arc Nature Coast… Read More
Old Homosassa Heritage Park
Almost three years ago, Roger Cullen, a resident of Old Homosassa, formed the “Access to the River” committee with the goal of creating a county… Read More
Fall-O-Ween Fun for You
The end of September brings hope for cooler weather to Nature Coast. The heat of summer is waning and fall harvests are beginning. There are… Read More
Experiencing Hurricane Irma
We chose to “ride out” hurricane Irma in our block home in the woods of eastern Hernando County because: we have several pets: 2 dogs,… Read More
Riding the Rainbow (River)
Recently I had the privilege of kayaking the Rainbow River, a Registered National Landmark that is fed by a first magnitude spring. The river itself… Read More
“Appreciating Vultures” at the Wildlife Park in September
September is Vulture Awareness and Appreciation Month at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Learn about New World and Old World Vultures, the key… Read More
Boogie on the (Port Richey) Bayou
Port Richey’s waterfront district is located along the Gulf of Mexico both north and south of the Pithlachascotee (Cotee) River. It isn’t well marked and… Read More
Are the Chassahowitzka (Chazz) Bears OK?
Chazz Bears are dangerously Isolated The Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Nature Coast was established in 1943 as a winter preserve for migratory water… Read More
Canning to Preserve Tasty, Healthy Traditions
I fondly remember making applesauce from fresh-picked apples with my mom in our little kitchen up north. We made chunky-style sauce from locally-grown Macintoshes in… Read More
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
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