March 31, 2009

Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge’s 4th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

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Tucked away on the beautiful, spring fed Lake Panasoffkee sits Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge. Tracy’s offers cabins (with cable), boat rentals and a lodge country store all located along one of the best fresh water fishing spots in Florida! Lake Panasoffkee is famous for its trophy sized largemouth bass, shell crackers and blue gill, which brings fisherman from all over the state to Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge!

Due to the perfect fishing location of the lodge, many different fishing tournaments are held here, year round. On April 4, 2009 the 4th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament will take place. For more information and registration forms visit Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge website or contact Steve Lind at 352-793-8060.

Last years tournament was featured in the March 2009 issue of Bass Times Magazine; you won’t wanna miss this years!

March 30, 2009

Gas Prices are on the Rise, This Weeks Lowest Gas Prices in Citrus and Hernando County Florida

Filed under: Citrus County, Hernando County — admin @ 11:14 am

Gas prices are on the rise again…here are this weeks lowest gas prices…

Gas Stations in Citrus County

Murphy USA
2419 E. Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness, Fl. 34453
Regular $2.019 – Plus $2.069 – Diesel $2.159

BP
6825 W. Gulf To Lake Hwy
Crystal River, FL. 34429
Regular $2.099 – Plus $2.299 – Premium $2.099 – Diesel $2.399

Hess
9515 E. Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness, Fl. 34450
Regular $2.019 – Plus $2.059 – Premium $2.219 – Diesel $2.219

Gas Stations in Hernando County

Citgo
7387 Shoal Line Blvd.
Spring Hill, Fl. 34607
Regular $2.019 – Diesel $2.019

Hess
4159 Mariner Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL. 34609
Regular $2.039 – Plus $2.119 – Premium $2.199 – Diesel $2.219

Marathon Ashland
600 E. Jefferson St.
Brooksville, Fl. 34601
Regular $1.959

Kangaroo
999 N. Broad St.
Brooksville, FL. 34601
Regular $1.999 – Plus $2.039 – Diesel $2.199

March 27, 2009

Annual Brooksville Rotary Club “Live on Air” Auction

Filed under: Hernando County Community Events — admin @ 11:14 am

The Brooksville Rotary Club is conducting their 30th Annual “Live on Air” Radio Auction this Saturday, March 27, 2009 at the Cortez Community Bank. This year the Rotary Club will be auctioning off over $56,000 worth of goodies! Fishing trips, art, medical services and even a year family membership at Southern Hills Plantation are only a few of the items listed!

The auction will start at 12:00 and run until 6:30 p.m. and aired on WWJB 1450 AM. How does it work? The DJ will call out each auctioned item and you will have 30 minutes to call in and submit your bid. Keep in mind, that there is a ‘bid minimum’ of 25% of the item’s retail value. All the proceeds will go to the Rotary Club charitable trust fund to be distributed to different local charities and community groups.

Have fun and good luck!

March 26, 2009

Smile, you’re on Hernando Camera!

Filed under: Hernando County — admin @ 11:15 am

Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida residents are seeing the signs of the times! The first traffic cameras have been set in place at the SW corner of Broad St and Dr. M.L. King Jr Blvd! They certainly aren’t being sneaky about it, for drivers traveling north on Broad St. a sign has been posted, to warn you ahead of time.

This is the first of five sets of traffic cameras that are planned to be set at traffic intersections throughout the city of Brooksville. Two of these cameras are to be placed at Broad St. and Wiscon Rd and at Cobb Rd. and W Jefferson St. by April 23, 2009, two more are to be placed at Cobb Rd and Jefferson St. and at Broad St. and Cortez Blvd. by June 15, 2009.

What this means to those who run red lights, is that photographs will be taken by the cameras, twice; once when the vehicle approaches the light and again when the vehicle runs through the light. A video will also be taken for the motorist to watch online. After an officer reviews the evidence to determine whether or not the motorist did indeed break the law, the driver will be sent a ticket in the mail.

So for all you red light runners out there, the Brooksville City Police have a new set of eyes watching you!

March 25, 2009

Maddy Wolfe Benefit in Citrus County Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — admin @ 11:16 am

Little Maddy Wolfe, a 2 year old girl from Citrus County Florida, has been diagnosed with Chediak-Higaski Syndrome. This rare disease affects the immune system and the nervous system. Little Maddy is currently fighting through weeks of chemotherapy and will soon have a bone marrow transplant.

On the 28th of March 2009 at the Andersons Automotive and Holmans Towing located at 11920 N. Florida Ave., Dunnellon Fl from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. a Benefit BBQ Chicken Dinner will take place for little Maddy. All proceeds will go towards her treatment. Dinner tickets can be purchased in advance at 352-489-3100 or 352-465-0009 or you can visit the website at www.maddywolfe.com.

Come on down and enjoy a nice meal and know that the money that you spend is going to a good cause, little Maddy Wolfe.

March 24, 2009

Burn Ban Still being Ignored in Hernando and Citrus Counties in Florida

Filed under: Citrus County, Hernando County — Tags: , , — admin @ 11:17 am

Last week 3 brush fires were reported, making the grand total up to 77 brush fires since the ban was put into effect in January. 640 acres were burned down over the weekend in eastern Hernando County and the Withlacoochee State Forest, resulting in shutting down a section of SR 50, due to the smoke, yesterday. The fire has been subdued for the time being, however, officials expect it to continue to smolder for the next couple of weeks.

Despite the many warnings and citations that can result in a $500 fine and 60 days in jail, the Citrus County Fire Rescue Service stated on Monday, March 23, 2009 that during the prior week, 36 illegal burns were reported! Residents in the area are urged to follow the rules of the burn ban, the dry conditions at this time can cause the smallest little spark to ignite a dangerous wildfire, that can rage out of control before you know it!

The only burning that is allowed at this time is in your BBQ! Have a burger and wait out the burn ban, the rains will be here soon enough!

March 23, 2009

Weekly Lowest Gas Prices in Hernando and Citrus County in Florida

Filed under: Citrus County, Hernando County — Tags: — admin @ 11:18 am

Here are this weeks lowest gas prices…

Gas Stations in Citrus County

Murphy USA
2419 E. Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness, Fl. 34453
Regular $1.949 – Plus $2.019 – Premium $2.149 – Diesel $1.999

Racetrac
1030 SE US Hwy 19
Crystal River, Fl. 34429
Regular $1.999 – Premium $2.049

Chevron
8520 N Carl G. Rose Hwy
Hernando, FL. 34442
Regular $2.259

Gas Stations in Hernando County

Citgo
7387 Shoal Line Blvd.
Spring Hill, Fl. 34607
Regular $1.919 – Premium $2.179 – Diesel $1.989

BP
478 Broad St.
Brooksville, FL. 34604
Plus $1.999 – Premium $2.099

Chevron
6062 Spring Hill Dr.
Spring Hill, Fl. 34606
Regular $1.889

Sunoco
7170 Barclay Ave.
Spring Hill, FL. 34609
Regular $1.959 – Plus $2.059 – Premium $2.099 – Diesel $2.059

March 19, 2009

Springs Awareness Week in Hernando and Citrus County, Florida

March 14-21, 2009 is Springs Awareness Week! Citrus County and Hernando County are both blessed with some of the most beautiful springs in all of Florida, we as residents in the area need to do what we can to ensure that they stay that way! These springs are an important part of our ecosystem, supporting all forms of life that derive from this environment where saltwater and fresh water meet!

One of the problems that our springs are facing, is the storm water run-off that brings nasty fertilizers and chemicals into our beautiful waterways. As residents of these counties, it is our responsibility to ensure that this is no longer a problem for our environment. Taking small steps during Springs Awareness Week could be the boost needed to incorporate change into our daily habits!

If you must use fertilizer, use only the slow-release kind and do not fertilize before a heavy rain. If any fertilizer is spilled while using the product, be sure to sweep up excess and put it back in the bag. Be sure to leave a 10 foot area around any bodies of water that will be a “NO FERTILIZER/PESTICIDE ZONE”!

On Friday, March 20, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. a free tour of Crystal River/King’s Bay Springshed will be hosted by the water management district officials. The tour will include a bus ride to Dames Caves and boat ride through Crystal River/King’s Bay, so be sure to wear some comfortable walking shoes and bring your lunch! Space is limited for the tour, so please call first to RSVP 1-800-423-1476 ext. 4756.

On Saturday, the last day of Springs Awareness Week, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Citrus County master gardener volunteers will be setting up an “Ask an expert” booth at the Home Depot, located at 70 N. Suncoast Blvd. (U.S. 19) in Crystal River.

We need to all do our part to keep Citrus and Hernando County’s springs clean and healthy.

March 18, 2009

“Sunken Treasures” a Presentation by Nicole Tumbleson in Citrus County Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — admin @ 11:45 am

The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum in Inverness, Citrus County, Florida is hosting a free presentation entitled “Sunken Treasures: Submerged Cultural Resources as Living Shipwrecks.” Nicole Tumbleson, an Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN), bases her thesis on a project in which archaeologists and the Florida Aquarium taught divers how to map and record a Civil War tugboat wreck near Tampa Bay.

Although Tumbleson is currently active teaching the students at Citrus High School about how important cultural resources are in Citrus County, she will be presenting “Sunken Treasures” on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. The presentation will be free, but the knowledge recieved is priceless!

March 17, 2009

Citrus County Fair hits Inverness Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — admin @ 11:45 am

6 days of fun and fast rides started up last night at the Citrus County Fair! Located in Inverness, Citrus County, Florida at 3600 South Florida Ave, the Citrus County Fair will be boasting food vendors, fair rides, beauty pageants and tractor pulls!

The fair will continue to entertain through Saturday March 21, 2009 with a low cost admission of $5 for children and adults over 11 years of age, $3 for children 5-10, children under 5 are free!

Today the fair celebrates Senior Citizen Day with a $3 admission for those 55 and older! Thursday Night is Midnight Magic from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., the purchase of a $20 armband grants free rides for the time that you are there! Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. is School Day! School Day provides free admission for students!

For more information, feel free to call 352-726-2993!

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