Gather Friends and Family for the Spring Lake Memorial Classic 10k/5k/2M Saturday, May 25
Fifteen years after the idea to hold a foot race and fun run/walk on the steep (but not mountainous) hills surrounding The Arc Nature Coast’s… Read More
Author Archives: Diane Bedard
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The NatureCoaster.com Story: Celebrating Ten Years & Growing Stronger
I was stuck in a chair. I could get up, but I wasn’t supposed to. I was instructed to sit and heal from the extensive… Read More
You are Invited to the Nature Coast Celebration April 6 for Art, Food, Wine & Music for a Great Cause
Let’s gather to celebrate 10 years of NatureCoaster.com and enjoy a beautiful day on the Upicktopia Farm/Masaryk Winery from 2-9 pm on April 6, 2024. Read More
Chasco Fiesta returns to New Port Richey March 15-23 with Native American Pow-Wow, Music, Parades and More
The Chasco Fiesta is back in 2024, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Mark your calendars from March 15 to March 23 for an… Read More
39th Annual Art in the Park Festival promises to be the Best Ever
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council is excited to announce the 39th Annual Art in the Park. This year’s festival promises to be the best… Read More
14th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ and Blues Festival: Downtown Zephyrhills Shines Feb. 10
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce proudly invites BBQ and Blues enthusiasts to drive-in or fly-in to the 14th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ and… Read More
Insider’s Guide to the 27th Annual Kumquat Festival on January 27, 2024
Known as the family-friendly alternative to Tampa’s Gasparilla Festival, Dade City’s Annual Kumquat Festival offers a more relaxing event with great vendor shopping, homespun talent,… Read More
Why I Love Florida’s Nature Coast
I look ahead and there is a curving blacktop taking me through stands of pine, oak, and sugar maple trees with occasional citrus trees popping… Read More
How We Are Saving Wild Florida
Saving our wild Florida is imperative to keeping what we love about the Nature Coast – coastal estuaries, wide open spaces, parks, preserves, farms and… Read More
Zephyrhills, City of Pure Water, is Revitalizing
Zephyrhills is a city in Pasco County, Florida, known for its pure water, rolling topography, gentle breezes, and senior population. It is a… Read More
Help the World: Eat, Drink, and Dance the Day Away at the 16th Annual Stone Crab JAM™ Music Festival November 4
Crystal River, FL – The sixteenth annual Stone Crab JAM™ Music Festival for local, regional, national, and international charities and non-profits is Saturday, November 4… Read More
Walk of Arts 2023 Invites You to Join its Colorful, Lively Vibe Nov. 4 in Floral Park
Walk of Arts is an all-inclusive Art and Music Festival that began in 2022 as a response to the need for local children to be… Read More