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Hello Spring Hill! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Florida A&M stewardship of Chinsegut Hill, early termite swarms, and Mermaid Tea Party & Makeover Experience + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Community’s aviation heritage shines: Fourteen pilots from Brooksville EAA Chapter 1298 were honored with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for accident-free flying totaling 700 years, plus contributions to airport’s World War II memorial — read the full story.
New partnership reimagines historic landmark: Florida A&M was awarded stewardship of historic Chinsegut Hill in Hernando County, keeping manor house tours and public access, and says programming will expand to seven days a week — get all the details.
Unusual winter pest activity: Termite swarms have shown up weeks early around Tampa Bay, including Spring Hill, catching homeowners off guard. Experts urge scheduling inspections soon, noting damage costs top $5 billion each year — see why inspections are urgent.
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.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie cravings, solved: Whether you’re craving fruit or classic comfort, Peachy Pie’s Fresh Market & Cafe’Co.bakes fresh, homemade pies and pastries in a warm, cozy cafe setting. A slice can turn errands into little celebrations, and bringing one home might just make you the household hero.
Petal mood booster: If your counter or a friend’s week needs a lift, Sherwood Florist turns fresh stems into thoughtful arrangements, with plants and gift baskets when petals aren’t enough. Reliable for birthdays, sympathy, and just-because moments that show you care without going overboard.
Hang, swing, repeat: Trade the treadmill grind for flying, climbing, and laughing your way strong. At Dragon Fit Ninja Warrior, obstacle-course training meets a supportive crew that keeps you coming back. Build grip, agility, and confidence while you hang, swing, and surprise yourself with what you can do.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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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 →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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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.
🏛 History Quest @ Ivory & Sage Homestead (Brooksville) | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – History Quest gets kids out of worksheets and into the past with hands-on American history. Think shelters, maps, art, and teamwork, plus outdoor exploring and badges. Ideal for homeschoolers ages 5 to 11, and for parents who prefer mud and tall tales to screen time.
📝 Kids Creative Writing Workshop @ Artisan Haven BVL (Brooksville) | Wednesday (3/11) at 11:00 AM – Artisan Haven hosts a kids creative writing workshop with local author Mandy Marie, where they fix shaky scenes, revise with purpose, and trade feedback. Enjoy coffee and browsing while they build confidence and craft, all for $15 with a drink, spots are limited.
🍓 U Pick Strawberry @ JG Ranch (Brooksville) | Thursday (3/12) at 9:00 AM – Think you still know what real strawberries taste like? JG Ranch does U-pick the old-fashioned way, with sun-warmed berries, muddy boots, and quiet rows that make small talk optional. Fill a bucket, sneak a sample, call it quality time that actually tastes like something.
👠 Cinderella @ Live Oak Theatre (Brooksville) | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to believe in fairy godmothers again, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is your glass-slipper excuse. Expect lush waltzes, sharp wit, and enough nostalgia to hum all the way home. Sensible shoes invited, midnight curfews optional.
🖼 41st Annual Art in the Park @ Tom Varn Park (Brooksville) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Year 41 of Hernando County’s art show returns to Tom Varn Park with 100-plus artists, demos, and a lakeside stroll that counts as culture and steps. Free entry, a $5 parking donation fuels local arts, and kids’ activities and a student show seal the deal.
🚘 2nd Annual Community Car Show @ Hernando County Fairgrounds (Brooksville) | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’ve got a showpiece on jack stands or just love sniffing fresh car wax, the Rotary’s Community Car Show is your lane. Toss in $25 to enter, over 30 trophies, $10 carload parking, a Kid Zone, vendors, raffle baskets, 50/50, and plenty of eats.
🍵 Mermaid Tea Party & Makeover Experience @ Weeki Wachee Springs State Park | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – This tea party transforms your kid into a mermaid with pro hair and makeup, a dress, and a tiara. She gets mac and cheese, crafts, dancing, and a goodie bag; you get photos, glitter in the car, and a quiet ride home.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Spring Hill report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 88°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West southwest wind 1 to 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 62%
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 83. Southwest wind 2 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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