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Welcome to Homosassa Florida
the Heart of the Nature Coast in Citrus County Florida. In this
directory you will find everything you’ll need to know about
vacationing, real estate companies, fishing guides, manatee tours,
restaurants, lodging, boat rentals, docking space, entertainment and
more in Citrus County. |
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Homosassa Real Estate:
Homosassa and Homosassa
Springs has a wide variety of real estate to offer. Waterfront
real estate in Homosassa is very beautiful. Imagine walking out
to your dock and seeing the bay with all the wildlife that lives
in this area of Citrus County. There are still great properties
available in this unique section of old Florida. |
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Contact a real estate company
in the city of your choice for real estate, condos, rentals or
investment property today.
Plantation Realty is a friendly and knowledgeable real estate
firm on the Nature Coast. |
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Manatees Manatee Tours:
Florida
Manatees are very passive and loving creatures.
Crystal River, Homosassa and Homosassa Springs have a year round
population of Florida Manatees. Crystal River and Homosassa
Springs are known as the homes of the largest herds of wintering
Manatees that enjoy the protection of the Crystal River National
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There is a resident herd year round but as the Manatees seek
warmer water between October and March, the opportunity for Manatee
viewing and “close up” scuba or snorkel encounters increases during
these months. AquaMarine Images is a Good choice. |
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Homosassa Fishing: Homosassa in Citrus
County is one of the prime fishing spots within the state of Florida
having pristine and productive estuaries. Our Gulf of Mexico
coastline is famous for spotted sea trout, redfish, cobia
(seasonal), grouper, Spanish mackerel, sheephead, shark, black drum,
jack crevell, bluefish, and tarpon. In 1993 the world record tarpon
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| When it comes to fresh water fishing Citrus
and surrounding counties have it all. Lake Tsala Apopka, Lake
Rousseau and the Withlacoochee River offer outstanding fresh water
fishing for large mouth bass, blue gills, stump knockers, and brem.
Last year alone 80 Large Moth Bass over 10 pounds were caught in
Lake Rousseau. Fish from the Gulf of Mexico from piers, buy boat, or
local fishing guides will bring you directly to the reefs, grass
beds and flats. Public boat ramps provide easy access to all of its
major waterways. This website is an excellent source of information
on bait shops, boat ramps and can book you or your group with one of
the many fishing guides right from here. |
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Boating, Kayaking and Canoeing: With
seven "Outstanding Florida Waterways" to its credit (Withlacoochee
River, St. Martins River, Salt River, Halls River, Homosassa River
and Chassahowitzka River), Citrus County offers endless boating
opportunities on both salt and fresh water. As if seven rivers
weren't enough, we have 22 miles of inland lakes and coastline
on the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Canoeists and kayakers enjoy the new Citrus
County Canoe and Kayak Trail, which extends eleven miles from the
Crystal River to the Chassahowitzka River. The trail is clearly
marked and conveys you through some of the county's most picturesque
areas. Check out Rainbow River Canoe and Kayak.
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Diving and Snorkeling: Crystal River
and Homosassa Springs is known as the home of the largest herd
of wintering manatees that enjoy the protection of the springs,
rivers, flats and bays. You are welcome to enjoy an awesome
experience by snorkeling with the manatees while observing
applicable regulations. |
| You can arrange and book your adventure with everything you need
from equipment to experienced and licensed guides. Our choices are
AquaMarine Images
and
Homosassa Manatee Tours |
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Bird
Watching: From the unspoiled coastal
salt marshes at Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, to the St.
Martin's State Buffer Preserve, to the Withlacoochee Bay Area of the
Cross Florida Greenway, you may find herons, egrets, wood
storks, oyster catchers, gulls, shore birds and pelicans and
ospreys and Falcons just to name a few. |
| Our coastal waters are teaming with
loons, mergansers, ducks and white pelicans. In winter, eagles,
harriers, and swallowtail kites are often found. Citrus County is
fortunate enough to have been designated for reintroduction of the
very rare and majestic whooping crane. Inland, you'll spot scrub
jays, burring owls, all the woodpeckers and edge birds found in open
habitat. Red shoulder and red tail hawks are common. The Citrus
Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, a major section of this
central ridge, is home to a large population of the endangered red
cockaded woodpeckers. The Backman's sparrow can be found here also. |
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Florida Campgrounds Camping Sites RV Resorts:
Enjoy the natural environment. Choose from primitive camping, tent
camping, recreational vehicle or renting a cozy cabin. During your
stay, take advantage of the many recreational or educational
opportunities offered in "Mother Nature Theme Park."
Suwannee Music Park and Campground or
Manatee RV Park Homosassa |
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| Cabins:
Citrus County offers a selection of lodging and
cabin locations along the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes to scenic
areas on many rivers leading to the Gulf of Mexico. |
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| Recreational Vehicles:
There are many public and private facilities to accommodate your
recreational vehicle. |
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| Primitive Camping:
You can pitch your tent in a small clearing in the forest or on
other public lands with designated private campsites along the
established hiking trails. Combined with an extensive trail system,
the 41,222-acre Citrus Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest offers
terrific opportunities for back-to-nature backpacking. |
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Golf:
Black Diamond, Plantation Inn, Rainbow Springs, El Diablo and Golden
Ocala are just a few of the golf courses in the area. Challenges are
everywhere when you golf in Citrus and Marion County. With over 682
square miles of nature's wonderland, this unspoiled, uncrowded gem
in the heart of Florida's Nature Coast offers many public courses
that beckon to both serious and casual golfers. Be sure to pack your
clubs for this golf vacation. |
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Hiking,
Biking and Horseback Riding: There are many ways to
immerse yourself into the "natural order of things".
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The Withlacoochee State
Trail is a 46 mile paved trail through Citrus, Hernando and ending
in Pasco County. Open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year
it is available for cyclist, runners, roller blades and anyone
looking for an opportunity to enjoy an uninterrupted self propelled
trip through central Florida's scenery. There are picnic shelters
and benches along the way for a respite. The Withlacoochee Trail
will soon be part of the Cross-Florida Greenways, connection
undisturbed pathways throughout the state. |
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Hiking:
you will enjoy a wide range of terrain’s, such as sandhill, scrub,
hardwood, hammock, hydric swamp, and marsh. Educational paths,
interpretive nature walks and hiking trails each feature their own
unique combination of ecosystems, flora and fauna. |
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Biking:
Bicycle or roller-blade the popular Withlacoochee State Trail.
Formerly a railroad right-of-way, this 47-mile trail is paved its
entire length through Citrus County with bike/blade liveries along
the way. |
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Horseback Riding:
Ride through the scenic Withlacoochee State Forest, taking the
14-mile one-day trail or a 24-mile two-day trail. North Star Acres
in the Goethe State Forest is an excellent choice. |
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Historic Sites: Mysteries are
uncovered at the 14 acre State Archaeological Site located in
Crystal River, dating back to 500 BC History enthusiasts may choose
to explore Old Homosassa and The Yule Sugar Mill ruins, the remains
of a pre-Civil War sugar plantation. South of Inverness is Fort
Cooper State Park, whack was a post during the Seminal Indian War in
the 1830"s. Those interested in historic architecture must visit the
city of Inverness with its restored courthouse, built in 1912.
Historic Dunnellon offers many unique buildings that have been
restored for the public. |
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Dining
Restaurants: Whatever type of dining you crave can be
found in restaurants along the Nature Coast, from 5 star seafood
restaurants, to ethnic to sandwiches to good style home cooking. KC
Crumps, Misty River, The Sea Grass Pub and Grill, Pepper Creek,
Margaritaville, Mac Rae’s, Izaak
Walton Lodge, J’s Country Kitchen, Cravings on the Water and
Crackers are
good choices. |
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Unique Antiques: Plan to spend a few
days uncovering unique antiques and delectable collectibles. Citrus
County has dozens of shops ready to take you on an excursion to the
past. You'll find friendly shopkeepers, happy residents, a beautiful
environment and thousands of unusual items to add to your
collection. There are several certified appraisers in the county,
eager to talk with you about their favorite subject. With more than
30 shops, plus an entire indoor mall devoted to antiques and
collectibles, you may want to stay an extra day to two. You'll be
glad you did. The Grumbles House are full
of wonderful things. |
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