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Kayak Fishing Book for Citrus County published

Gary Rankel has just published a guide to kayak fishing in the heart of Florida’s Nature Coast:  “Finding the Treasures of the Trails – Kayak Fishing Citrus County”. The book’s how-to section provides a comprehensive review of all things kayak fishing, including a few tips, tricks and techniques you may… Read More Read More

Handbook for Dementia Friendly Congregations announced

Dementia Education, Inc., a Citrus County-based non-profit corporation, has announced the publication of “A Handbook for Dementia Friendly Congregations.”  The organization’s president, Ed Youngblood, explains, “Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are expected to grow significantly over the coming decades.  Absent a cure, this trend will overwhelm America’s health system,… Read More Read More

Pasco County Purchases 188 Coastal Acres for Conservation

ELAMP expands environmentally-sensitive holdings along the Gulf in New Port Richey The Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program (ELAMP) of Pasco County’s Natural Resources Division purchased 188 acres along the Gulf coast in New Port Richey for conservation.  The October 29, 2018 acquisition partially abuts County-owned Eagle Point Park. Tidal… Read More Read More

Pasco Animal Services Adoption Center Announces New Hours

New Tuesday through Thursday hours take effect January 1, 2019 In an effort to continue offering premiere services while meeting operating cost needs, Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) is streamlining hours for its Adoption Center Tuesday through Thursday. The following Adoption Center hours are effective January 1, 2019: Tuesday through… Read More Read More

The State of NatureCoasting: 2018 Wrap-up and 2019 Goals

Wow! What a great year 2018 has been for NatureCoaster.com. Thanks to each and every reader, advertiser and partner, we have become an award-winning publication – voted the best local/events blog for the State of Florida – connecting readers to the best of Florida’s Nature Coast. Read about it… Read More Read More