February 27, 2009
Looking for something fun and educational for the kids this weekend? How about the Hernando County Reading Festival!
This Saturday, February 28, 2009, at Nature Coast Technical High School, come on down for a full day of face painting, games, balloons, food and opportunities to visit many different children authors that will be available for book signings, including Bruce Hale, author of the Chet Gecko, Private Eye series! Bay News 9 meteorologist, Brian McClure will also be on site and available to answer any and all questions that refer to the weather!
Six year old Quint Paxton, will be selling his first book written about his cat Littlefoot as part of a community service project, all proceeds from his book will go to the SPCA where Quint found his furry little friend!
The festival will run from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the first 300 children will receive goody bags! All activities and admission are free. For any questions please call (352)797-7018.
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February 26, 2009
Today, February 26, 2009, marks the kick off of the 74th Annual Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Hillsborough County, Florida!
The Strawberry Festival promotes 10 days of concerts, rides, food, good ol’ fashioned family fun and of course plenty of juicy, delicious strawberries! The main headliners this year will consist of Randy Travis, George Jones, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers, Jessica Simpson, Jeff Foxworthy, Ronnie McDowell and many others to brighten the stage with incredible entertainment!
The admission price into the festival at the gate is usually $10 for adults and $5 for children, with individual concert ticket prices ranging from $10-$40. For more information on the festival or information on tickets please feel free to call (813)754-1966.
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February 25, 2009
The board meeting held by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (Swiftmud) on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, has determined that once a week lawn watering will continue through until June 30, 2009.
Designated watering days are as follows: If your house number ends in 0 or 1, you can water only on Monday; 2 or 3, water only on Tuesday; 4 or 5, water only on Wednesday; 6 or 7, water only on Thursday; 8 or 9, water only on Friday. Watering times are before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m.
Car washing is limited to once a week as well, if your address is an even numbered address you may wash your car on Tuesday or Saturday; odd numbered addresses are allowed on Wednesday or Sunday.
Any further questions can be answered by Swiftmud at 352-796-7211.
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February 24, 2009
February 23, 2009
This weeks lowest gas prices in the area are listed below.
Gas Stations in Citrus County
Murphy USA
2419 E Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness, Fl. 34453
Regular $1.849 – Plus $2.059 – Premium $2.059 – Diesel $2.179
Cumberland
2805 N. Florida Ave.
Hernando, Fl. 34442
Regular $1.879 – Plus $1.909 – Pemium $2.129
Hess
9515 E Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness, FL. 34450
Regular $1.939 – Plus $2.129 – Diesel $2.179
Gas Stations in Hernando County
Hess
1950 E. Jefferson St.
Brooksville, FL, 34601
Regular $1.879 – Plus $2.099 – Premium $2.079 – Diesel $2.159
Sunoco
765 S. Broad St.
Brooksville, Fl. 34601
Regular $1.839 – Premium $2.119 – Diesel $2.159
BP
478 Broad St.
Brooksville, Fl. 34604
Plus – $1.959 – Premium $2.199
Murphy USA
19365 Wiscon Rd.
Brooksville, FL. 34601
Regular – $1.959 – Diesel $2.129
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February 20, 2009
It’s that time of year again when the Hernando County Parks Department begins their peak season parking fee at Pine Island! From now until November 14, 2009, a $2 per vehicle fee will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily. The Rogers Park peak season fee will not begin to take effect until late March or early April and will continue on through September of 2009.
Annual parking passes for both parks are available at the tax collector’s office located at 7489 Forest Oaks Blvd. and at the Parks Department at the Government Center, room #260, in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida. Passes are $40 and good for a year.
For more information please feel free to call 352-754-4027.
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Liberty Park Family Fun Fest
Kicking off this weekend, Friday, February 20, 2009 through Sunday February 22, 2009, The Inverness Olde Towne Association and Citrus County Builders Association will be hosting a Liberty Park Family Fun Fest and Business Expo at Liberty Park located at 286 N. Apopka Ave in Inverness, Citrus County, Florida!
This three day festival will run from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily, providing games, food, local business showcases, airboat rides, RV and Boat shows, classic cars, kayak demos, lawn mower races and many other activities. This year’s theme is “Life is Getting Better”.
The best part is; the admission price is free! If you need any further information please contact Jennifer Springer at 344-6568.
Florida Forever Back Country Horsemen Equestrian Trail Pace
On February 21, 2009 in the Withlacoochee State Forest at the Smith Prairie Trailhead and Croom Rd. in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, the Florida Forever Back Country Horsemen (FFBCH) will be sponsoring their first Annual equestrian Trail Pace…a trail pace is similar to a hunt pace only their will be no jumps involved!
The trail provides 8-10 miles (the exact distance is a secret..shh) of beautiful forest for the four different pace divisions; Leisure Pace, Medium trail pace, Cavalry pace and Endurance pace. All styles of riding are welcome and the FFBCH are offering prizes for each division!
The entry fee is $25 for adults and $15 for juniors. All of the proceeds with aid in the funding of FFBCH volunteer efforts to help maintain horse trails in both the Hernando County and Citrus County area.
For more information please feel free to contact Kathy Thompson at 352-796-9272 or visit the Florida Forever Back Country Horsemen website.
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February 18, 2009
Big News! After working on and off with each other since 1987, CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty and Coldwell Banker Schraut have joined forces and will face the real estate market together!
The negotiations have been in the works since the summer of 2008 and manifested into a reality this week. The company name of the two combined forces will remain CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty.
With Coldwell Banker Shraut and Associates bringing the commercial real estate knowledge to combine with CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty’s systems and residential knowledge, there is nothing the two can’t do!
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February 17, 2009
This weeks lowest gas prices in the area are listed below.
Gas Stations in Citrus County
Murphy USA
2419 E Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness, Fl. 34453
Regular $1.949 – Plus $2.049 – Premium $2.119 – Diesel $2.199
Cumberland
2805 N. Florida Ave.
Hernando, Fl. 34442
Regular $1.949 – Plus $2.059 – Pemium $2.159
Racetrac
1001 NE 5th St.
Crystal River, Fl. 34429
Regular $1.949 – Plus $2.049
Gas Stations in Hernando County
Hess
4159 Mariner Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL, 34609
Regular $1.949 – Plus $2.039 – Premium $2.149 – Diesel $2.219
Hess
26260 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, Fl. 34601
Regular $1.999 – Plus $2.099 – Premium $2.199 – Diesel $2.199
Cumberland
5244 Mariner Blvd.
Spring Hill, Fl. 34609
Regular – 1.939
Racetrac
30480 Cortez Blvd.
Brooksville, Fl. 34602
Regular $1.979 – Premium $2.099
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February 12, 2009
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