Weeki Wachee Mermaid Shows cancelled November 26, 2018 to March 15, 2019
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is continuing its renovation process this fall. Phase one occurred back in July, with… Read More
Parks and Recreation
New and improved kayak launch coming to Linda Pedersen Park
Access to the Bayport-Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail is about to improve. Construction will begin today on a new kayak launch system at Linda Pedersen Park,… Read More
ADA improvements scheduled for Lake Townsen Park
The Hernando County Department of Public Works will begin work on an ADA accessible road project at Lake Townsen Regional Park, located at 28011 Lake… Read More
Central Ridge Pool September Hours
Through the month of September Central Ridge Pool located at 952 Lake Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills will be open on weekends with the last… Read More
Pine Island Beach swimming advisory in effect
The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County announces that Pine Island Beach, located at 10840 Pine Island Drive in Spring Hill, is currently under… Read More
September 11 Memorial Program in Sims Park
In keeping our promise, Pasco will never forget the horrific events of September 11th 2001; there will be a 9/11 Memorial on Tuesday, September 11th… Read More
NEOS Interactive Playground installed at Tom Varn Park
The City of Brooksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting for our new NEOS Interactive Playground will be September 10… Read More
Learn about the Value of Vultures at the Wildlife Park September 7
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park invites you to learn all about vultures during the month of September. These magnificent birds truly have a… Read More
Homosassa Springs Wildlife Puppeteers perform New Play September 9
In the Wildlife Puppeteers’ play, “Build a better brain”, animal puppets tell about the enrichment program at the Park. The puppet characters include Lu the… Read More
TreeUmph! Brooksville Closed August 20
The official statement reads, “TreeUmph! Adventure Course in Brooksville is closed for business as of August 20, 2018. We truly regret that this action is… Read More
Salt Works Alive Project begun at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, is recreating history with ‘Salt Works Alive’, a project featuring live interpretive demonstrations and interactive displays. The goal is to… Read More
Wildlife Puppeteers offer new play September 8 at Homosassa Springs
The Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be hosting monthly showings of the Wildlife Puppeteers’ new play “Build A Better Brain” beginning in September. In… Read More
Summer Fried and Countrified Festival September 1 benefits Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch
Hernando County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Summer Fried and Countrified Festival on September 1, 2018 from 2 – 11 p.m. at Linda… Read More
Chinsegut Conservation Center September 2018 Programs
Chinsegut Conservation Center is open to the public from 8 AM until 2 PM Fridays and Saturdays and other times for scheduled programs or by… Read More
No Red Tide in Citrus County shown from Florida Fish Wildlife Conservation Commission Monitoring
All water activities continue as normal in Citrus County Florida, including the Gulf of Mexico waters and Crystal River/Homosassa rivers and springs. Florida Fish and… Read More
Airboat Slides temporarily Closed
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has temporarily closed the Brogden Bridge at Turner Camp Road and Wysong-Coogler airboat slides in Citrus County due… Read More
Wildlife Park Focus on Butterflies and Bees in August 2018
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park invites you to discover the hidden lives of butterflies, moths and bees during the month of August. The… Read More
Prescribed Fires Scheduled for August-September in Citrus County
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency… Read More
Pine Island observation deck reopens to the public
The Alfred McKethan/Pine Island Park observation deck, destroyed by Hurricane Hermine in 2016, has been restored and is now open to the public. Located at… Read More
Clear Bottom Kayak Excursion to Three Sisters Springs
A couple of weeks ago, Pat Manfredo and I were invited to join the team at Hunter Springs Kayaks for a photo shoot with their… Read More
Kickin’ at the Q Concert and Truck/Jeep Show August 11
The city of Brooksville and the Hernando Community Anti Drug Coalition are hosting the “Kickin’ at the Q Concert, Truck and Jeep Show” on August… Read More
Chinsegut Conservation Center August 2018 Programs
Chinsegut Conservation Center is open to the public from 8 AM until 2 PM Fridays and Saturdays and other times for scheduled programs or by… Read More
Making Progress toward getting Fit at TreeUmph! Adventure Course
This week involved a decent amount of physical activity for me, so I am making progress toward getting fit at TreeUmph! of Brooksville. Originally I… Read More
“UP” to be shown at FREE Family Movie Night in Sims Park July 21
Saturday, July 21st, the fun, family movie,“UP” will be shown at Sims Park (6431 Bank Street) starting at 8:30PM. Presented by The City of New… Read More
Florida Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau steps up to help preserve the Weeki Wachee River
At the July 10 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved $125,000 from the Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau budget, made available on behalf of… Read More
Get in on Pasco County Scallop Season July 20-29, 2018
Break out the dive masks and snorkels! For the first time since 1994, state waters off Pasco County will be open to bay scallop… Read More
Bayport Pier reconstruction kicks off with Archeological Assessment
At the Tuesday, July 10, 2018 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) awarded Midcoast Construction Enterprises, LLC out of Largo, FL the contract to… Read More
New Port Richey celebrates with Prize Patrol Giveaways in July
Tuesday July 3, 2018 Mayor Marlowe Proclaimed July to be Parks and Recreation Month in New Port Richey. The City of New Port Richey and… Read More
Parking Lot Designed to Improve Water Quality at Rogers Park
Work on the parking lot at Rogers Park near the Weeki Wachee River in Hernando County was recently completed. The parking lot’s new innovative design… Read More
Bald Eagles Soar as July’s feature at the Wildlife Park
Enjoy Special Programs and Displays about the Bald Eagle Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be focusing on the threatened Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus… Read More