Discovering St. Lucie with the Nature & Wildlife Pass provides True Natural Encounters
With schools across Florida’s Nature Coast letting out for the summer, we thought it would be helpful to write about a fun activity for families… Read More
Travel & Vacation Ideas
Old Homosassa’s Easy Vibe
Homosassa, Florida is a small, waterfront fishing community along the Homosassa River in Citrus County. The population was 2,294 in the 2020 census. Old Homosassa… Read More
Dade City is a Southern Gem
In the rolling hills of eastern Pasco County, is a place where Southern hospitality can be felt: Dade City. Established in 1889, this Nature Coast… Read More
Get Picking Blueberries at the Farm for Fun and Health in 2023
Walking into the field, with its long, straight rows of three- to four-foot-tall blueberry bushes laden with fruit is a spiritual experience for me. Right… Read More
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
Exploring the King’s Bay Riverwalk in Crystal River
The City of Crystal River has had big plans to revitalize their downtown area. We’ve seen the changes-the shiny street signs, the cool splash pad… 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
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
Duval-Metz House Open for Tours during Floral City Candles & Carols Event
“Candles, Carols ‘N’ Carriages” will feature food, music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and family fun on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Town… Read More
Help Feed the Manatees with Manatee Munchies during Manatee Awareness Month
November is Manatee Awareness Month, bringing to light the ongoing, multifaceted investigations of the unique mortality events of manatees. Thus far, 718 deceased manatees were… Read More
Masaryktown: A Grower’s Paradise
In 1918, Bohemia became Czechoslovakia, an independent, landlocked nation bordering Poland, Slovenia, Germany, and Austria. Previously, it was part of the House of Habsburg, and… Read More