“A string of counties studded with emerald-like gulf waters, deep springs and rivers, stretching along the same Florida coast” is how world-famous naturalist John Muir described Florida’s Nature Coast in 1867. In the 20th century, the Nature Coast of Florida was known as “the lonesome leg” of Florida by boaters… Read More Read More
After a great weekend at Gasparilla Island (Boca Grande), relaxing on such a beautiful place – so clean that it was impossible to spot any trash on the roads or beaches. Boca Grande has made great steps toward conservation because they have been hard hit environmentally with man-made algae blooms… Read More Read More
Patti Carney won our contest for four tickets to a performance at the Live Oak theater in December of 2018, but couldn’t use them for the Christmas show. We made arrangements to set her up for the current production of Godspell and she was able to bring 3 friends up… Read More Read More
The New Port Richey Rotary Club seeks entries for the 2019 annual Chasco Fiesta Boat Parade taking place on Saturday, April 6, 2019. The parade begins at Hooters on Miller’s Bayou in Port Richey at 1 p.m. It meanders south on the Cotee River arriving at… Read More Read More
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN) will hold its regular luncheon at Beef O’Brady’s in downtown New Port Richey (5546 Main St., 34652). Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning at 12 noon. Members, guests, and visitors are all welcome. Read More Read More
The annual Florida Loquat Festival was held in Frances Avenue Park in New Port Richey in late March. The event also included the annual Loquat Literary Festival. Visitors from all over Tampa Bay and beyond stopped by to learn more about the oval-shaped, peach-hued fruit. Hundreds of Loquat lovers attend… Read More Read More
For the first year, Citrus County government, UF Extension, Keep Citrus County Beautiful and Lecanto High School Culture of Clean marketing team are offering the Trash to Treasure recycled art competition for middle and high school students and an opportunity for the public to vote on their favorite artwork. Cast… Read More Read More
Core Civic Donates to Shamrock Fundraiser Laura Touchton, Site Manager for the Inverness Community Center reached out to Core Civic to see if they wanted to partner with Citrus County Senior Programs, March for Meals Campaign. Core Civic happily agreed and donated $668.86 to the Shamrock Fundraiser. Thank you Core… Read More Read More
