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Florida Outdoor Writers Association explores the Adventure Coast

Wednesday, September 12, professional outdoor writers from throughout Florida came to the Adventure Coast for our annual conference. We came to experience the best of Hernando County, rebranded as the Adventure Coast in 2015, with an emphasis on the natural adventures that abound throughout the area. We began our adventure… Read More Read More

CCA Florida Announces Winners of Family Friendly Competition

Adult and youth anglers to be awarded over $320,000 in prizes and scholarships at upcoming banquet. CCA Florida STAR, presented by Yamaha, officially wrapped on Monday, September 3rd and the organization has announced over 85 winners in the 101-day, family-friendly fishing competition.  CCA Florida, the state’s leading… Read More Read More

Citrus County Visitors Guide Wins Best Publication in State Competition

The Citrus County Visitors and Convention Bureau has won the prestigious Charlie Award at the Florida Magazine Association’s Awards banquet held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando on August 10, 2018. The Discover Crystal River Florida Visitors Guide 2018 was voted Best Visitor Publication in Florida tourism, finishing… Read More Read More

Citrus County Animal Shelter to offer vaccinations

Citrus County Animal Services will now be offering vaccination clinics by appointment at the Animal Shelter, 4030 S. Airport Road, Inverness. The first clinic day will be Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 10:30am – 2:30pm. The following clinic will be October 4, 2018 and, unless the veterinarian is not available,… Read More Read More

Inverness Sertoma & Citrus County – First of its kind project

The Inverness Sertoma Club is undertaking a first of its kind project in Citrus County. The club is funding a Looping System (Telecoil Hearing Induction Loop System) in the sanctuary of the new church facility the Inverness First United Methodist Church congregation is building at 1140 Turner Camp Road in… Read More Read More

Hernando County Commissioners approve $448.9 million FY2019 tentative budget

At the Tuesday, September 4 tentative budget hearing, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the FY2019 tentative budget totaling $448,924,244, which is $3.9 million less than the current year’s approved budget. Commissioners also voted to maintain the existing 6.8912 millage rate. The tax rate,… Read More Read More

Live Oak Theatre’s Harvest Moon Ball to Feature Angelo Rifino Jr.

Live Oak Theatre’s Harvest Moon Ball on September 22 will feature the talents of DJ Angelo Rifino, Jr. He has spent the last nine years entertaining in various venues throughout west central Florida. Angelo’s repertoire will include a wide range of ballroom dancing coupled with his own blends and renditions… Read More Read More

3rd Annual ‘Two Good Soles’ Drive Collects Shoes for Students

Pasco Government and Constitutional Offices’ collection benefits Pasco Students For the third year in a row, Pasco County is putting its best foot forward to serve students in need.  Pasco County Government and Constitutional Offices are in friendly competition to be the top collectors of new footwear during the… Read More Read More