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Good morning, Spring Hill! In today’s edition: A business incubator plan, Don Garlits’ 94th birthday drag racing, a magical northern lights paint and sip, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Plan for economic growth: Hernando County is exploring a business incubator after commissioners heard a feasibility study citing leadership and funding gaps, and recommending a mixed-use model to support entrepreneurs across multiple industries — see what’s being considered.
Inside a budget-smart remodel: Hernando County Detention Center is making cost-saving upgrades, including an onsite warehouse with freezer space and a new visitation building, funded by inmate housing revenues instead of taxpayer dollars — see what’s being built.
Growth fuels new community: Middleburg secured land and financing for Mosby Deerbrook, a 330-unit apartment project near Moffitt Cancer Center’s Speros Campus in Spring Hill, with the first phase set to open this month — get all the details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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🫶 We got your back
Ceremony marks new chapter: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-8 in Hernando Beach held its annual Change of Watch on December 15, formally installing leadership and staff officers before 21 members. It recognized service to Coast Guard missions. The flotilla’s next meeting is set for January 19 at the Hernando County facility. Get all the details.
Science with zero homework: Whether you’ve got curious kids or love pressing buttons that light up, MOSI packs hands-on exhibits and the Saunders Planetarium’s immersive shows into an easy afternoon. It’s a smart reset for your week, no full-day expedition required.
Burrito night, upgraded: Craving something bigger than your to-do list? Chulas Mexican Grill rolls classics like the Grande and the spicy Macho, plus a California burrito with grilled skirt steak and poblano sauce, and a Chipotle Shrimp Burrito finished with chipotle aioli. Consider it your midweek morale boost.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🐟 Friday Fish Fry @ Charles E. Murray American Legion Post 186 | Friday (1/9) at 4:00 PM – Friday night at the Legion means one thing, crispy golden fish and sides that taste like someone’s grandma still runs the kitchen. Grab a plate, swap hometown gossip, and feel extra virtuous supporting the Post. Bring an appetite, not a plan.
🎨 Stone Book Paint Night @ Citrus & Sage Bookshop | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – Trade scrolling for sparkle, and paint a stone book for your porch. Bring a photo or your favorite cover, and they walk you through it with gems, glitter, snacks, and all supplies, plus coffee or mocktails from The Bean & Bubble inside Citrus & Sage.
🎤 Justin Phillips @ Marker 48 Brewing | Friday (1/9) at 6:30 PM – Catch Nashville recording artist Justin Phillips at Marker 48. Valdosta roots, road-tested songs, and Southern grit pair nicely with a pint, a seat, and friends you actually like. No gimmicks, just honest tunes, good vibes, and a crowd that listens.
🍖 BBQ @ Mike’s Used Furniture and More Thrift Store | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – BBQ meets treasure hunt at the Brooksville thrift spot, with Brian from Bethune’s slinging ribs, chicken, sausage, pulled pork, plus collards, mac and cheese, baked beans, peach cobbler, and pineapple sweet tea. Browse 5,500 square feet of finds, then nap. Here until 2 pm.
🔥 Fire Cider Workshop @ Artisan Haven | Saturday (1/10) at 2:00 PM – Sniffle season calls for kitchen alchemy, not another gummy. Make fire cider with Canned by Jess using raw apple cider vinegar, herbs, and spices. Ticket includes supplies, step-by-step guidance, a jar to finish at home, and your first 12 or 16 oz café drink.
🎶 Hearth Band @ Masaryk Winery | Saturday (1/10) at 5:00 PM – Patio weather calls for free live music and a glass or three. Hearth Band is playing under the covered pole barn at the winery, with first-come seats, free tastings, and flights of 12 farm-made wines for eight bucks. Food, beer, and easy vibes included.
🌌 Magical Northern Lights @ Pinot’s Palette | Sunday (1/11) at 11:00 AM – Craving the Northern Lights without leaving Brooksville? Grab a glass, a brush, and your neighbor with the steady hand for a paint and sip that swaps the Publix freezer aisle glow for an air-conditioned aurora, forgiving instructors, and actually fun adult conversation.
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📻 Spring Hill report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 1%
Areas of fog before 10am. Mostly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 1 to 5 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 2%
Patchy fog before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 3 mph.
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