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Hello Homosassa Springs! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Watering cutbacks, Florida’s 420-mile trail, and St. Patrick’s Day dog parade + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Rain shortfall prompts cutbacks: One day per week lawn watering rules are in effect across Tampa Bay through July 1, including Citrus County and Homosassa Springs, and apply to homes on private wells — see affected counties and schedules.
Educator’s journey of service: Former Marine Jacquelynn Muncy, now a Brooksville Elementary teacher, has been named the Hernando County School District Veteran of the Month, honoring service from Parris Island to Afghanistan — read the full story.
Statewide trail network taking shape: Florida’s planned 420-mile Gulf Coast Trail will link Tampa Bay to Naples, connecting seven counties. With Hernando in the planning compact, biking access could come near Homosassa Springs — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie craving, solved: Robbies BakeHouse crafts from-scratch pies in Homosassa with quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. Think birthdays, potlucks, or a “made it through Monday” slice… simple comfort that makes any week easier. Local delivery is available, so dessert shows up right when you need it.
Fresh stems, local love: Family-owned since 1987, Waverley Florist & Flower Delivery handcrafts bouquets that actually get a reply. Same-day service across Citrus County lets you brighten a neighbor’s Monday, sweeten an apology, or recover from a forgotten RSVP… all without leaving Crystal River.
Move like a climber: Craving grip and core control without a mountain? Citrus Gymnastics builds power, balance, and flexibility with tumbling, rings, and smart conditioning. Think cross-training that’s actually fun…and useful, so your next pull-up (or ill-advised ceiling-fan reach) feels easy.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎨 Teens Create @ Lakes Region Library (Inverness) | Wednesday (3/11) at 3:30 PM – Spring has the teens itching to make something, so let them paint flower pots, pick out seeds, and bring home a little dirt therapy. It’s colorful, hands-on, and blissfully screen-free, with the mess staying at the table, and the blooms arriving later.
🎶 2026 All-County Chorus Concert @ Curtis Peterson Auditorium (Lecanto) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – All-County Chorus returns to Curtis Peterson Auditorium, filling the stage with voices from every school and harmonies your streaming apps can’t fake. Come for goosebumps, stay to spot your neighbor’s kid, and leave reminded that real talent, patience, and practice still win.
🚗 Friday Night Cruise In @ Arby’s (Crystal River) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats a low-key Friday night cruise-in next to the Arby’s in Crystal River, where the roast beef sign doubles as a beacon. All rides welcome, from pristine classics to proud daily drivers. Weather permitting, this is Florida, bring stories, lawn chairs, and neighborly banter.
🐦 Guided Bird Walk @ Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park | Saturday (3/14) at 7:45 AM – Set the alarm and join Citrus County Audubon for a monthly guided bird walk. Beginners, seasoned spotters, and anyone who can tell a heron from a lawn ornament are welcome, binoculars suggested. The walk is free, but regular admission applies if you linger after.
🌸 Springtime Festival @ The Depot (Inverness) | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Spring in Inverness means lawn chairs at Depot Park, live music, and food trucks sabotaging dinner. Free photos with the Easter Bunny, so bring the kids, the grandkids, or just your camera, and enjoy a proper Citrus County outing.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Dog Parade @ Crystal River Town Square | Tuesday (3/17) at 10:00 AM – Take your coffee to Town Square for the St. Patrick’s Day dog parade, a short, wag-filled lap down the Cross Town Trail to NE 5th, up Citrus Avenue, and back. Then cheer the best-dressed pet contest, with prizes for small and large dogs.
✍ Kid-lligraphy @ Floral City Public Library | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:00 PM – Give the tablets a rest and let the kids try Kid-lligraphy, a hands-on intro to beautiful lettering. They’ll learn playful strokes, creative styles, and how to turn words into art, while you savor ten quiet minutes that feel like an hour. Remember cursive?
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Homosassa Springs report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 1 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 1 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 68%
Patchy fog before 8am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog between 8am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 2 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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