Florida Cracker Resort: a Great Place to Monkey Around
On a quiet corner of the Homosassa River two local families have banded together celebrating “Old Florida” with a goal of preserving the tradition of… Read More
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The True Story of Monkey Island Florida
Have you seen Monkey Island? It’s not a game. It’s not a song. It’s a real island in Homosassa with monkeys! Monkey Island Florida is… Read More
Dive into a Delicious Adventure Scalloping in Citrus County
Folks who love snatching up live, fresh bay scallops from the Nature Coast’s abundant waters are making reservations for the 2021 bay scallop season. Slated… Read More
Converting Trash to Treasure at Pasco’s Recycling Center
Pasco County’s recycling program is the first of its kind in Florida, and it is saving tax dollars and the environment while creating cheaper roads… Read More
Come Be Our Guest: Creating the Cavallo Experience
In 2015, Philip Bomhoff combined his appreciation of Italian culture and old Florida’s tranquility in the creation of Daisy’s All-Natural Blueberry Farm. He originally named… Read More
Shallow Waters-Deep Discoveries on the Weeki Wachee River
A light breeze tickled the leaves of the trees and brushed over my bare arms. Overhead, birds darted across a brilliant blue sky. I could… Read More
Urban Agriculture Movement keeps New Port Richey Growing Healthy
How can you plant one seed and see it grow into hundreds of varieties of plants and trees, bushes, and herbs, produce, duck eggs, and… Read More
Run the Neff Lake Monster at the Spring Lake Memorial Classic on May 29
In 2007, the idea to hold a foot race and fun run/walk in the beautiful area surrounding The Arc Nature Coast’s Neff Lake Campus was… Read More
Hiking Withlacoochee’s Citrus Tract: Discovering the Remnants of Mannfield and Jeep Cave
One of the most popular hiking destinations listed in our 2016 guide “Treasures of the Trails – Hiking, Biking, Birding… Read More
Central Pasco and Gulf Railroad brings Joy to All Ages in Crews Lake Wilderness Park
Jeremy Carpenter takes his job as president of the Central Pasco & Gulf Railroad very seriously. Well…sort of. “We’re just a bunch of old guys… Read More
Volunteer Group reaps a Spiritual Harvest
What is the Hernando County Growers Association? It’s not a what as much as it’s “Who.” It’s Homosassa hydroponic farmer George Gifford helping James Tremblay… Read More
Let’s Get Pickin’ and Grinnin’ during 2021 Blueberry Season
Picking blueberries throughout Florida’s Nature Coast is one of my favorite things to do. I look forward to April when the season starts and will… Read More