Local News

An Update from Old Homosassa

I’ve been writing here on NatureCoaster.com for two months now! Started on March 28 and it’ already late May with sum-sum-summer time right around the corner! Thought I’d take today to give a few updates from my previous posts…. First, the Fishing Homosassa 101 seminar was a great… Read More Read More

Spring 2017 Citrus Citizens Academy Graduates Celebrated

The 2017 Spring Citizens Academy Graduation Event was held in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers at the Citrus County Courthouse on Thursday, May 18. In attendance were Commissioner Ron Kitchen and County Administrator Randy Oliver, who both congratulated the participants and thanked them for spending time learning more about… Read More Read More

Mind Games Dogs Play with Their People

After your humans give you a bath, don’t let them towel-dry you! Instead, run to their bed, jump up and dry yourself off on the sheets. This is especially good if it’s right before your human’s bedtime. Act like a convicted criminal. When the humans come home, put your… Read More Read More

Paddling Adventure for NatureCoasters: Blazing a new Trail

Kayaking and canoeing are peaceful ways of interacting with nature on the water and getting healthy exercise, without getting too wet. Florida’s Adventure Coast (Hernando County) recently opened a new paddling trail from Bayport Park to Linda Pedersen Park to  give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy what makes… Read More Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney

Looking at the warm week ahead, after the much needed rain this past Saturday, fishing patterns will be shifting into a new gear. Tarpon are showing up south of Homosassa and on the outer bars west of Crystal River. Cobia are still loitering around markers, structure and rock piles  north… Read More Read More

Live Oak Theatre Summer Camp Registration is now online

Parents may now register their children and pay directly online for the L:ive Oak Theatre Performing Arts Summer Camp.  Simply go to www.LiveOakTheatre.org and click on the button “SUMMER CAMP” for instructions about how to register and pay. Due to the success of Live Oak Theatre’s production of The… Read More Read More

Pasco County Public Transportation introduces new route

Free rides in Land O’ Lakes area when service begins May 22, 2017 The Pasco County Public Transportation Department (PCPT) is pleased to offer a new bus route serving the Land O’ Lakes area beginning Monday, May 22, 2017. “My fellow County Commissioners and I are committed to building… Read More Read More

A Corny Obsession for Golden Fans at Frazier Farms

At 10 am the gate opens and customers begin their semi-annual trek for what has been called, “the sweetest gold on earth”: Frazier’s sweet corn. David Frazier owns a 25-acre farm several blocks north of Jefferson and East Avenue in Brooksville. Twice each year he harvests the crops and people… Read More Read More