March 17, 2010

Annual Fort Cooper Days in Citrus County, Florida This Weekend

Filed under: Citrus County, Citrus County Community Events — Tags: — Penney @ 1:37 pm

March 20, 2010 will not only mark the first day of spring, but will be the kick off the Annual Fort Cooper Days, hosted by the Friends of Fort Cooper!  Once used as a place to house the wounded soldiers of the Second Seminole War back in the mid-1800’s, today Fort Cooper is preserved as a State Park, offering a refuge for many plants and animals, as well as a place to enjoy fishing, swimming, hiking and camping.

The Fort Cooper Days celebration will consist of two days full of living history, battle re-enactments, live music and arts and crafts such as, grinding corn, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving. Food and drink will also be provided.

Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children between the ages of 6-17, children under 6 are free!  Located off US 41 on S. Old Floral City Rd. in Citrus County, Florida, Fort Cooper Days will be celebrated between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Battle re-enactments are held both Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. According to Dianne Drye, park ranger and event coordinator, “We recommend getting to the battle site at least 45 minutes before the battle; it’s a good 20-minute walk to the fort site with limited seating.”

For more information, feel free to call 352-726-0315.

March 5, 2010

10th Annual Luminary Art Nights in Citrus County Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — Tags: — admin @ 2:30 pm

Tonight kicks off the 10th Annual Luminary Art Nights!  Old Homosassa art community invites you to “meet the artists”!  Free admission, parking and refreshments will keep you relaxed during your art tour through the light pathways of the Old Homosassa galleries on Yulee Drive in Citrus County, Florida!

Event begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night!  For more information feel free to call 352-628-5222 or 352-628-4047!  See you there!

March 2, 2010

Spring Parade of Homes for Citrus and Hernando County, Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events, Hernando County Community Events — Tags: , — Penney @ 5:38 pm

Progress energy will be sponsoring the CCBA Spring Parade of Homes for Citrus and Hernando County starting on March 13th and running through to March 28th of 2010.  All models will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

In Citrus County, Florida the model homes that will be on display during the parade are from Sugarmill Woods Home Builders, Crystal River Home Builders, Lecanto Home Builders, and Beverly Hills Home Builders, just to name a few.  In Hernando County, Florida model homes will be from Spring Hill Home Builders and Brooksville Home Builders.

For more information on this free event feel free to visit the website or call 352-746-9028.

February 18, 2010

Ozello Chili Cook off in Citrus County, Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — Tags: — admin @ 6:11 am

This weekend on Saturday, February 20, 2010, the 5th Annual Ozello Chili Cook-off and Craft Show will commence.
 
The day will kick off with the craft show at 9:00 a.m. and will continue to provide family fun, fantastic chili and music until 4:00 p.m.

For more information feel free to call the Ozello Civic Association at 352-563-5527.  For information on the Chili Contest Rules please visit the website.
 

February 11, 2010

Valentines Day at Crystal River Preserve in Citrus County, Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — Tags: — admin @ 11:47 am

Crystal River Preserve State Park encompasses 20 miles of the Gulf Coast between Yankeetown and Homosassa in Citrus County.  It’s a place full of natural beauty, inviting hikers, bicyclists and paddlers to take in the scenic wonders of this incredible forest.  The park includes nine miles of trails and opportunities for launching kayaks or canoes into the breathtaking waters of the Crystal River.

On the last Friday of every month, around sunset, the park provides a Sunset Cruise for visitors to depart the docks for a 2 hour cruise onto the Crystal River and out in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.  Refreshments are provided as well as the many aspects of wildlife that are bound to be visible during your cruise.

This Friday, February 12, 2010 is a special river cruise: Valentines Day! At 5:15 p.m. grab your sweetie by the hand and launch out into the breathtaking waters for a special Valentines Day Sunset Cruise, never to be forgotten!  Tickets are $15.00 for adults and snacks and refreshments will be provided by the park.

For more information feel free to contact the park at 352-563-0450.

January 28, 2010

Annexation Plan in Citrus County Florida

Filed under: Citrus County, Citrus County Commercial Real Estate, Citrus Market News — Tags: — admin @ 11:40 am

An annexation plan that includes commercial property along US19 was initially approved this week by the Crystal River City Council, Citrus County, Florida; this annexation includes the Crystal River Commons, a commercial center between Venable St. and St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.

Supported by city officials due to the water and sewer service provided by the city south of town, the annexation would give the city control of land regulations for the RealtiCorp property that is not set aside for Crystal River Commons.

The final reading for the annexation ordinance is scheduled for February 8, 2010.

January 18, 2010

MLK Parade and Festival in Citrus County, Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — Tags: — admin @ 9:00 am

A lengthy parade and festival in Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida will be held today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Nearly 40 entries in the parade will mark one of the largest MLK parades in Crystal River history. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Crystal River Middle School and will end at 9th Ave. near Copeland Park. At 11:00, when the parade is finished, the Living the Dream Festival will kick off!

Featuring speakers, games, food and children’s entertainment, the purpose of the festival is “honor a great man”, said Rev. Leon Thomas, the event organizer of the George Washington Carver Center, Inc.

Come on down and join in the fun and “Live the Dream” with Crystal River!

December 7, 2009

Upcoming Christmas Fun in Citrus County Florida

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — admin @ 11:57 am

In the upcoming weeks before Christmas Day, Citrus County will be celebrating through dance, plays and celebrations. Come and join us, get to know your neighbors and share the upcoming holidays with some of Citrus counties friendliest residents.

Friday and Saturday December 11th and 12th, the First United Methodist Church of Inverness at 3896 S. Pleasant Grove Rd in Inverness will be hosting the dramatic musical “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. There will be bus transportation available for Saturday’s event. For more information please call 726-2522.

On Sunday December 13th, a full day of fun and entertaining Christmas Holiday excitement will be around every corner:

  • At 10:00 a.m. a children’s special event will take place at Genesis Community Church at 2389 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy in Lecanto followed by caroling at 4:00 p.m. For more information please call 527-4253.
  • At 10:00 a.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Church located at 82 Civic Circle in Beverly Hills, “Come Rejoicing” Christmas concert will begin joined by the church youth. For more information please call 746-3620.
  • 10:15 a.m. at the Heritage Baptist Church at 2 Civic Circle in Beverly Hills the Christmas Cantana will kick off. For more information please call 746-6171.
  • “Welcome Christmas” concert will be held by the Chorus of Beverly Hills at the Beverly Hills Community Church, 82 Civic Circle in Beverly Hills at 3:00 p.m.
  • Dove award winner, songwriter, composer, arranger, producer and missionary, Kenn Mann, will be presenting a Christmas musical celebration at 6:00 p.m. at the Homosassa Church of God, located at 8323 W. Bradshaw St. in Homosassa. For more information please call 628-2672.
  • “O Boring Town of Bethlehem”, a humorous children’s presentation of “Jailhouse Rock”, will kick off at the First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills, located at 4950 N. Lecanto Highway at Forest Ridge Blvd in Beverly Hills at 6:00 p.m. For more information please call 746-2970.
  • At the Crystal River United Methodist Church located at 4801 N. Citrus Ave in Crystal River, “The Three Camels” children’s cantata will recite the birth of Jesus from the perspective of the wise men’s camels at 6:30. For more information please call 795-3148.
  • Watch “The Christmas Story” come to life with tours of the North Oak Baptist Church on the corner of N. Elkcam and Citrus Springs Blvd in Citrus Springs. Tours will include a candlelit walk, multi-media choir presentation and shepherds and sheep on the hillside. Mary riding a donkey, a manger scene and many more scenes will bring the birth of Jesus to life. Tours start at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. For more information please call 352-489-1688 or 746-1500.

On Friday December 18th a live, drive through nativity scene will be presented from 5-8 p.m. at the Crystal River United Methodist Church at 4801 N. Citrus Ave. For more information please call 795-3148.

On Saturday December 19th enjoy a hayride and carol sing followed by dinner at 4:00 p.m. at the New Hope United Methodist Church at 12725 Istachatta Rd. in Floral City, or maybe a Bluegrass Christmas Service at 5:00 p.m. at the ST. Timothy Lutheran Church at 1070 U.S. 19 in Crystal River.

On Sunday December 20th come and join us for Christmas Caroling at 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Baptist Church at 2 Civic Circle in Beverly Hills. For more information please call 746-3148.

October 30, 2009

The Last days of the 3rd Annual Haunted Halloween Event in Crystal River this Weekend

Filed under: Citrus County Community Events — Tags: , , — admin @ 6:17 am

The last two days of the 3rd Annual Haunted Halloween Event at the Crystal River Preserve State Park and the Big Bend Seagrasses/St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserves Visitor Center in Citrus County, Florida is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st.

Gates are open from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and admission prices run $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.  Hop on the “Terrifying Tram Tour” and ride through the “Fearsome Forest” or take a “Beastly Boat Ride” down the “Creepy Crystal River”.  There will be a children’s festival with games, face painting, candy and a creepy “touchy-feely” table!

Hosted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Crystal River State Park, this Halloween event promises to be a family friendly, fun filled spine tingling evening!

September 30, 2009

The 2009 Great American Cooter Festival Begins Tomorrow

Filed under: Area Events, Citrus County, Citrus County Community Events — Tags: , — admin @ 3:59 pm

Tomorrow kicks off the 2009 Great American Cooter Festival in Inverness, Citrus County Florida at Frankie’s Bar & Grill with the first Cooter Idol and Miss Cooter Contest of the year!  On October 8th, the 2nd of the Cooter Idol and Miss Cooter Contest will be held at Neon Leon’s Zydeco Steakhouse in Homosassa.  The 3rd will be on October 15th at Tugs Bar & Grill in Crystal River and the final contest will be held at The Grove Downtown in Inverness on October 22nd.  All contests will begin at 7:00 p.m., pre-registration is encouraged but not necessary with a $10 entry fee.  The grand prize is $500 in cash and prizes for both the Cooter Idol and Miss Cooter.

On October 17th enjoy a evening bike ride through the Withlacoochee State Trail from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30p.m., starting at the Suncoast Bicycle shop at the N. Apopka Trailhead.  A $15 entrance fee will include a t-shirt and refreshments after the ride, if you are pre-registered by October 3rd, after that date the fee will go up to $20.  Also, on October 17th, the Citrus County Auditorium will host a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, Vegas Style! There is a $70 pre-registration fee that includes free drinks and hors d’oevres.  Raffle prizes will be distributed throughout the evening as well as a trophy at the end of the night.  Black Jack Tables will also be available on site with professional dealers!  For more information on the Night Riders Moonlight Bike Ride or the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, feel free to contact Suzanne at 352-726-2801.

The Cooter Party Kickoff Block Party begins at 6:00 p.m. on October 23rd right on the Square in Downtown Inverness! Live Bands, Miss Cooter Pageant and plenty of food and beverage vendors will line the streets until 10:00 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 795-3149 or 726-2801.  From this point forward it’s no holds barred for the rest of the weekend!  Cooter Chariot Contests, Home Run Derby’s, video game competitions, kayak races and tons of entertainment will fill the air!!

October 24th the kick off of the Cooter Poker Run will begin at Love Motor Sports in Homosassa at 9:00 a.m.!  The actual ride will not take place until 10:00 a.m. however, you must allow yourself time to register.  Registration is $10.00 for this event with a maximum of two hands per rider and two riders per bike.  For more information, please contact Richard Palmore at 352-621-3678.

The following day on October 25th is the Great Cooter Triathlon!  The race will begin at Wallace Brooks Park and take you through the Rails to Trails route.  At 6:00 a.m. the registration and packet pick up will begin and first part of the race will begin at 8:00 a.m.  For more information please visit the citrus road runners website or call 352-637-2475.  This race is not for the faint of heart!  Bicycling 12 miles, running for 3 miles and swimming a 1/4 mile race in Lake Henderson; can you handle it?

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