Hi Spring Hill, we made it to Thursday! In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Regional care expansion, a mermaid tea party, and Spring Hill comedy night + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Regional care expansion continues: HCA’s nearly $70 million expansion reached Spring Hill as HCA Florida Oak Hill South Emergency opened, offering 24/7 stabilization and transfers to Oak Hill Hospital for stroke and cardiac care -- read the full story.
Summer activities expand: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay opened June 8 at Hamilton Park, serving 40 youths. The summer program runs through July 31, $75 weekly with scholarships -- learn more about the program.
Downtown road control shift: Brooksville council approved on May 18 to take control of US 41 and US 98. FDOT will provide $18.9 million for resurfacing and safety upgrades, transfer slated for early 2027 -- read how the deal works.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Declutter without drama: Staring down a lifetime of stuff in the garage, attic, or a whole house right here in Spring Hill, Antiques & Estate Sellers turns chaos into a smooth on-site sale, handling pricing, staging, and the people traffic so you can breathe, focus, and reclaim your weekend.
Your quiet green escape: Slip into themed garden paths, watch butterflies, then swing through the volunteer-run nursery for plants that actually survive Spring Hill lawns, with proceeds feeding the blooms you just enjoyed. Nature Coast Botanical Garden & Nursery is the low-key recharge your week needs.
Spring Hill sips: Small-batch brews from lagers to juicy IPAs to tart sours, a chill beer garden, and live music sprinkled in. Tidal Brewing Company is family friendly, leashed pups welcome, and they pour 4 oz tasters so you can find your favorite without committing to a full pint.
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05 — The event calendar Spring Hill for grown upsThe best events and nightlife experiences for adults this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧴 Skin Deep Health: The Secrets Your Largest Organ Reveals @ The Venue at OM | Thursday (6/11) at 5:30 PM – Moisturizer keeps trying, but your skin is tattling on your gut. Head to The Venue at OM for a free, plain-English chat with Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh on the gut-skin link, root causes, and real-food fixes. Bring your curiosity, leave the 12-step routine.
🎱 Bingo! In the Patio @ The Production House (Brooksville) | Thursday (6/11) at 7:00 PM – Patio bingo in Masaryktown, with Greek Grill Bros serving gyros and smash burgers, plus The Ice Cream Barr scooping homemade ice cream, Italian sodas, and floats. Kids run the fenced field while you enjoy not cooking, friendly competition, and shouting Bingo like you mean it.
🌙 Livano After Dark Night Market @ Livano Nature Coast | Friday (6/12) at 5:00 PM – Spring Hill's Livano Apartments hosts a mellow night market with local vendors, easy browsing, and a soundtrack that lets you keep your hearing. Stroll, sip, and find something you didn't know you needed, then call it quality time, not shopping.
🎨 Oil Paint Landscape @ Hernando Beach Java & Kava | Friday (6/12) at 5:30 PM – Nothing beats sipping your first drink, then learning oils step by step at Hernando Beach Java & Kava. Total beginners to secret studio pros all welcome, supplies included, and you leave with a landscape you might actually hang beside those beach photos, not hide.
👢 Brookridge Line Dance Social @ Brookridge Golf and Country Club (Brooksville) | Saturday (6/13) at 6:00 PM – Boots, BYO snacks and drinks, and six bucks get you into Brookridge’s line dance social with Rhonda, off Route 50 across from Barclay Ave. Take the left lane at the gate, say the magic words, practice your steps, request favorites, and catch up with regulars.
🎭 Spring Hill Comedy Night @ Stage West Playhouse | Saturday (6/13) at 7:00 PM – Whether you remember Dean Napolitano from HBO, NBC, or ABC, he is bringing punchlines to Stage West Playhouse. Hosted by wisecracker Rob Garguilo, expect old-school chops, sharp modern bits, easy parking, and laughs worth the sitter, the gas, and tomorrow's coffee.
🧘 Long, Slow, Deep Stretch Practice @ Brooksville Yoga | Sunday (6/14) at 10:30 AM – This long, slow, deep stretch class is seated or reclined, with poses held for minutes and supportive props. It melts tension, calms your breathing for deep relaxation, and reminds your hips they are teammates. Perfect for cyclists, runners, and anyone whose hamstrings file complaints, $20. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — Announcement In case you missed itWe opened The Insiders’ Club last week and hundreds of folks have already joined (seriously… can’t thank you enough!!). For a few bucks a month, The Club gives you every newsletter ad-free on your schedule, plus members-only updates to help you stay connected to your community. The Weekly Events Roundup is my favorite feature. You get one email a week with all the best events and nothing else cluttering it up. Want only that? Skip the daily emails and turn the rest off. Join the club → |
07 — The Spring Hill report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 48%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Heat index values as high as 98. West southwest wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 92°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. West wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis 2019-built Spring Hill stunner claims a rare full acre of fully fenced Florida paradise, with over 2,700 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a flexible bonus room ready for offices, hobbies, or a future fourth bedroom. A chef’s kitchen with hidden baker’s pantry, a luxe primary suite, and a self-cleaning pool finish the scene.
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