People arrive in Florida looking for the beach, but when they arrive in Florida’s Nature Coast, they are often disappointed when told, “We don’t have much beach.” Listen, beachgoers… we have something more valuable along our coasts – salt marsh shores and seagrass beds. What does that do for Pasco,… Read More
It could be said that the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park began with one man’s admiration for the area’s natural beauty. In 1924, Mr. Bruce Hoover from Chicago made a trip on the Homosassa River and called it, “The most beautiful river and springs in the world.” He… Read More
Chasco Fiesta was first held in 1922 on the banks of the Cotee River in downtown New Port Richey. It featured a pageant dreamed up about the Calusa Indians and the Spanish explorers encountering each other locally. Things were very different then, but this enduring festival has grown while remaining… Read More
Like two hefty ballerinas, with a swish of their flat tails, the torpedo shaped manatee cow and her calf propelled themselves through the dark waters of the creek, keeping time with each other. The sea cow lifted her whiskered nose above the waterline to take a breath, snorting a spray… Read More
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding statewide snook workshops starting next week. The public is encouraged to attend this FWC Snook Workshop to learn about proposed new snook management for Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is adopting a holistic management approach for snook… Read More
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I hope this is our last cold front of the Spring. After a chilly start of the week, I believe we should be back on track for some good fishing. The trout I’m catching have been right where they have been the last few weeks. Focus on the bays and creek… Read More
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Hernando Audubon April Activities Hernando Audubon meeting: Dr. Savanna Barry will speak about Sea Grass, Water Quality, and the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve. Dr. Barry will cover background information about the designation of the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve and how Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the University of Florida… Read More
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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has proclaimed March 2023 to be the 21st Annual “March for Meals” Month. Friends of the Community Centers Donate Gift Shop Proceeds to Meals on Wheels Each year, Meals on Wheels celebrates the historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition… Read More
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