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Hey Homosassa Springs, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: 10 Florida small towns frozen in time, a behind-the-scenes mosquito control tour with helicopters, and a springtime festival + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Reviving a riverside retreat: Citrus County plans repairs at Chassahowitzka River Campground in Homosassa after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, focusing on docks and water upgrades while seeking state funding under a 40-year management agreement — see what’s planned next.

Vintage storefronts and slow strolls: A February 26 travel guide highlights 10 Florida small towns that feel frozen in time, featuring nearby Inverness, plus Palatka on the St. Johns River and laid-back Lake City — get all the details.

Construction alters travel patterns: Daytime lane closures on US 98 north of Brooksville began March 2, with flaggers and single-lane traffic from CR 491 to north of Landfill Road. Expect slower peak-hour trips — see the work zone 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.

Highlights this week:

• Adults craft and create at library
• Race for American Legion Charities
• Seniors build strength and balance with Norah

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Your morning sandwich fix: Two Pops at the Mill keeps mornings easy in Homosassa, with familiar breakfast favorites pressed just how you like and a laid-back vibe. When you crave a no-fuss, done-right start, this low-key spot delivers… simple, satisfying sandwiches that feel like your routine upgraded.

Manatee-watching made easy: Skip the scroll and step outside. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park offers shady boardwalks, the Fishbowl underwater observatory, and plenty of native wildlife cameos. Low-stress nature time that still feels like a mini-adventure, right in your backyard.

Gachapon and good vibes: Pop Culture Rama blends plush, Gundam kits, trading card action, and a legit Gachapon arcade from Japan. It’s the quick stop that turns “five minutes” into “whoops, an hour,” and yields gifts kids (and your inner kid) actually like.

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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📆 Free events worth checking out

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🐦 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.

🗳 FFBCH 2026 Annual Meeting @ Tillis Hill Campground | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Annual meeting settles into Tillis Hill Dining Hall with a potluck spread, ham and rolls on the house, so bring something worth bragging about. We’re voting on President, Treasurer, and two board seats, and yes, you can renew or join on the spot, Zelle included.

🌸 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.

🐰 Hop Into Spring @ Lecanto Community Park 3494 W Educational Path • Lecanto, FL | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Spring is hopping into Lecanto Community Park with a free, drop-in morning of bunny, chick, and frog games, kid crafts, and a scavenger hunt. Wander freely. Perfect for ages 4 to 12, and for adults who like fresh air, prizes, and early bedtimes.

🍳 Sober Saute Cooking Class @ Zero Hour Life Center (Lecanto) | Saturday (4/18) at 11:00 AM – Skip the bar and sharpen your knife skills at a free, sober-friendly cooking class with Zero Hour Life Center. Hands-on, supportive, and focused on confidence, community, healthy routines, and real meals you’ll make at home, so RSVP now because spots vanish fast.

🦟 Mosquito Control Tour @ Citrus County Mosquito Control District (Lecanto) | Wednesday (4/22) at 10:00 AM – Take a peek behind the scenes of how we keep mosquitoes from turning backyard evenings into a buffet. Free, adult-leaning presentation and tour with home prevention tips, gear, lab, and helicopters, curious kids welcome. RSVP 352-527-7478 ext 315, or [email protected].

🚚 Touch-a-Truck @ CF Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus (Lecanto) | Saturday (4/25) at 10:00 AM – This free community bash delivers Healthy Kids Day with actual fun, not lectures, plus a full touch-a-truck lineup thanks to the Central Citrus Rotary Club. Let the kids climb everything, you browse vendors, and then call a food truck lunch ‘meal prep.’

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Homosassa Springs report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 86°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 8%

Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 0 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: Areas of fog between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 1 to 7 mph.

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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

This 3-bed, 2-bath Southern Woods gem sits on a cul-de-sac with only one neighbor, offering privacy on a half-acre. A large pool and expanded lanai make gatherings easy, and the Citrus National tee box frames views. It offers a flexible office, upgrades including reinforced garage doors, and a new roof scheduled for March 2026. Minutes to shopping, boating, and fishing.

Take a peek inside →