Five Reasons to Live in Citrus and Hernando County, Florida « Century 21 Alliance – Hernando, Citrus County Fl real estate Direct MLS Access

August 28, 2008

Five Reasons to Live in Citrus and Hernando County, Florida

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1. Weeki Wachee Springs – Weeki Wachee Springs, located in Hernando County, contains Florida’s only spring-fed waterpark, Buccaneer Bay. This park provides water flume rides shooting you directly into the Weeki Wachee Springs! Also known as the “City of Live Mermaids”, Weeki Wachee Springs is the home to live mermaids that perform daily shows.

2. Rainbow Springs State Park - Rainbow Springs is located in Dunnellon, Florida and is the fourth largest spring in the state. This State Park is a great place for tubing, family picnics, paddling and camping. With incredible clear water at a steady temperature of 72 degrees, Rainbow Springs provides some of the best nature watching in Citrus County.

3. Weather – Hernando and Citrus County Florida provide year round perfect weather conditions. The winter months consist of sunshine filled blue skies with cool, tropical gulf breezes. The breezes that come of the Gulf of Mexico are enough to keep the summer months at a mid 80’s temperature.

4. Sunsets – The sunsets on Florida’s Nature Coast are spectacular. As the water turns golden and the sky turns deep red, the last bit of the sun sinks into the beautiful Gulf of Mexico reminding us of the beauty that surrounds us. Every sunset is a reason to celebrate! Keep your eyes open for The Green Flash! It is said that whoever witnesses The Green Flash shall not err in the matters of the heart.

5. Manatees – One of the most amazing things you can do in Citrus County is swim with the manatees. Citrus County is the only place where you can legally do this, as the manatees are a protected species. Manatees are very playful, gentle animals that love to be around people!