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
Features
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
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