The Good Neighbor Trail Connector Project is Good News for the Nature Coast
Near the end of 2022, I noticed a change in the intersection of Cortez Boulevard and Cobb Road, a decrepit building was razed, and some… Read More
Author Archives: Diane Bedard
Diane Bedard's Articles
Protecting the Gulf of Mexico’s Largest Seagrass Bed in the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve
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… Read More
The Real History of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
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,… Read More
Chasco Fiesta Celebrates 101 Years of Giving with Native American Festival and Much 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… Read More
Brooksville Shines Again with ‘Stills’ Premiere
Sunday, January 22 was certainly a day to remember for Kyle Marra, Lief Thomason, Tommy McTague and James McTague. Their 30-minute film, ‘Stills’, premiered at… Read More
Camp, Bike, Paddle and Play at CroomFest 2023
Croomfest 2023 is a three- to four-day event February 3-6, where friends and family gather at the Withlacoochee State Forest’s… Read More
How Many Train Depots Have Survived on the Nature Coast?
Who doesn’t love a train? Trains represent a period in America’s history that is romantic and powerful. The industrial revolution was fueled by supplies shipped… Read More
Visit the 26th Annual Kumquat Festival January 28: the Family-Friendly Alternative to Gasparilla
Have you ever tasted kumquat pie? Kumquat beer? Kumquat wine? Kumquat jelly? How about the little orange fruit that is both sweet and sour at… Read More
NatureCoaster has its best year ever in 2022: Here’s a recap
What a year 2022 has been. We have had sickness and health, fun and work, and lots of growth and great things happening at NatureCoaster.com… Read More
13th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ and Blues Festival: Great Food, Music & Fun Jan. 13-14
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce proudly invites BBQ and Blues enthusiasts to drive-in or fly-in to the 13th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ and… Read More
2022 Parades on Land & Sea: Holiday Events throughout the Nature Coast
“I love a parade,” is one of my favorite song-pieces to belt out… others near me may look in shock at my brazen joy, but,… Read More
Brooksville’s Month-long Main Street Christmas began with a Dream and a Tree
Brooksville Main Street is a vibrant Main Street program bringing a passion for celebrating Christmas for a whole month! It’s like someone said, “let’s make… Read More