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It’s Friday, Homosassa Springs! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Election deadlines, a possible storm named Bertha, and glow-in-the-dark emo skulls + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Key election deadlines ahead: Florida voters will have until Monday, July 20, to register or change party for August 18 primary. Early voting runs August 3 through 16, vote by mail registration ends August 5 -- see the primary deadlines.
Forecast models still divided: The National Hurricane Center is watching a northeastern Gulf disturbance off Florida with a 20% chance of development through July 22. If it organizes, the storm would be named Bertha -- read the full update.
Prepare for disruptions now: With peak hurricane season approaching, small businesses should review coverage, consider a businessowners policy, and build a continuity plan amid warnings that 25% to 40% permanently close after major disasters -- check your hurricane coverage.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend rummage therapy: Howard's Flea Market is Citrus County’s biggest flea market since 1972, sprawling across 55 acres with 800 covered booths of antiques, tools, produce, crafts, and deli bites. Drop by when the decluttering bug hits to score that missing widget, a quirky gift, or fresh produce for dinner.
Local glow-up alert: Infinity MedSpa LLC and Tanning delivers tidy cuts, no-fuss manicures and pedicures, plus that just-back-from-vacation tan without the drive. If your week needs a confidence reset, book a little you-time and step out feeling polished, not touristy.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧵 Open Sewing Lab @ Homosassa Public Library | Friday (7/17) at 10:00 AM – Whether you are threading your first needle or finally conquering that mending pile, this open sewing lab is gloriously low pressure. Drop in, bring your own materials and good intentions, and use the studio to practice techniques, swap tips, and make something wearable.
🧘 Chair Yoga @ Wings Grief Center | Friday (7/17) at 10:30 AM – Chair yoga with Norah keeps it gentle, grounded, and supported, ideal for backs with opinions. You sit, stand with a chair, breathe, and leave feeling taller, steadier, and strangely proud. All ages, all activity levels, all knees welcome, no pretzel heroics.
⭐ Reach for the Stars Dinner Auction @ Chet Cole Life Enrichment Center (Lecanto) | Friday (7/17) at 5:00 PM – Sixty years strong at Key Training Center, so polish your bidding finger and meet at Chet Cole, where giving back means dinner from Leon McClellan and M&B Dairy, and open bar. Bid 100+ items, angle for a Caribbean getaway, and fund local scholarships like champs.
🔄 Saturday Farm Swap @ Howard's Flea Market | Saturday (7/18) at 7:00 AM – Whether you raise backyard divas with feathers or just want plants that survive August, head to the Saturday Farm Swap at Howard’s Flea Market. Buy, sell, or trade chickens, goats, pigs, eggs, and gear, vendor spaces $10, Homosassa small talk optional.
🚶 Women’s Nature Walk @ Cooter Pond Park (Inverness) | Saturday (7/18) at 9:00 AM – A women-only nature walk in Inverness, with mellow trails, Tomales Bay views, and that fog that makes your skin look filtered. We stroll, we chat, we pretend this counts as cardio. Expect good company, zero networking vibes, and shoes that can handle pine needles.
🛍 Passionate Feathers Pop-Up Market @ Birds of a Feather Art and Antiques | Saturday (7/18) at 10:00 AM – Saturday in Homosassa means browsing art, chatting up makers, and pretending you only came for one candle. Celebrate America’s 250th at the inaugural Passionate Feathers pop-up, with local artists, quirky vendors, and the kind of small-town charm you cannot buy on Amazon.
🍹 Sip Away @ Ricks Detailing Shop | Saturday (7/18) at 11:00 AM – Let Sip Away pour the drinks, Georgia Boys BBQ handle dinner, and Rick’s Detailing shine up your ride while you catch up with neighbors. Only in Homosassa do you leave with a happy palate, a cleaner car, and one less errand. Live music & entertainment:
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07 — Homosassa Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 57%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. West northwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 80%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis custom-build opportunity spans Sugarmill Woods and Florida’s Nature Coast, with Sweetwater Homes and The Andrews Group guiding every step from lot selection to design choices. Estate properties, acreage homes, and waterfront stilt designs are all on the table, including premium sites in conservation-backed neighborhoods and scenic communities from Crystal River to Brooksville, with personalized specs throughout.
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