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It’s Friday, Homosassa Springs! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: De Soto’s 4,000-mile odyssey, Florida’s crystal springs, and Shrimpapalooza + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Inside an early American odyssey: Florida history comes alive in a feature revisiting Hernando de Soto taking possession of Florida on June 3, 1539, and a 4,000-mile trek across 14 future states chronicled in diaries — read the full story.
Where nature and nostalgia meet: From Crystal River’s Three Sisters Springs to Weeki Wachee’s mermaids, Florida’s crystal-clear springs shine, with Rainbow and Ichetucknee among favorites, plus mineral-rich waters in North Port luring wellness seekers — explore Florida’s iconic springs.
Hernando County’s hidden gem: Looking to retire nearby on a budget? Brooksville offers small-town charm, a cost of living about 15% below the national average, a farmers market, and the annual Brooksville Blueberry Festival — read the full story.
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.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Make something this week: In Homosassa, Art Beat Florida offers low-pressure classes, private parties, and a playful glow room for kids at heart. It’s a creative reset… friendly instructors, mess encouraged, and you leave with painty hands and a grin you didn’t know you needed.
Deck feeling tired? PKB Home Improvements delivers spring-ready deck upgrades with owner-operated craftsmanship, composite or treated materials built for Florida humidity, and repairs or resurfacing that last. If your boards wobble or rails squeak, we’ll bring everything back to solid, quiet shape.
Fresh catch, river vibes: Crumps’ Landing hits the Homosassa sweet spot with peel-and-eat shrimp, Cedar Key clams, and grouper sandwiches, plus a laid-back tiki setup on the water. When seafood calls, it’s an easy, close-to-home hang with friends nearby.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🚴 Florida Nature Coast Bike Fest @ Whispering Pines City Park (Inverness) | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Fire up the V-twin and roll into Whispering Pines for the Nature Coast’s annual two-wheeled throwdown, all rumble, vendors, and riding. Snag a 3 night pass from $499, lock it in with $50 down, and call it wind therapy with better parking than downtown.
🎶 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.
🦐 Shrimpapalooza @ Homosassa Civic Club | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Shrimpapalooza is back, and the music lineup is locked, so warm up your clapping hands and your appetite. Expect a parade that’s bigger, better, and gloriously over the top, the kind that makes you grateful for folding chairs, sunscreen, and small-town bragging rights.
🎨 Coastal Coloring Club @ Coastal Region Library (Crystal River) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Whether you still hoard a secret stash of colored pencils or haven’t colored since your kid’s last science fair, come unwind with fellow locals. We’ll trade crayons, swap low-stakes masterpieces, and pretend staying inside the lines counts as mindfulness. Quiet, creative, pleasantly nostalgic.
🌸 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.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Homosassa Springs report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 42%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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