The Eagle Snag Trail, while not an official part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Great Florida Birding Trail system, is very much a part of the Citrus County system of birding trails and is one of the most popular. This trail inside the landfill provides the public…

The Citrus County Canning Center kitchen is equipped with all the appliances and tools you need to preserve vegetables, fruits, jams, sauces, relishes, etc. You need to bring your own canning jars, produce and recipe ingredients such as: spices, vinegars, thickening agents, etc. This is a se…
Cavallo Farm & Market is located on the 40-acre blueberry farm of Cavallo Estate Winery. A great place to bring family and friends for a day of outdoor fun, activity and shopping. Dependent on the weather, blueberries usually blossom between the third and fourth week of March. One-gallon…
Outpost Range is a premier shooting and outdoor sports center owned and operated by the Goodenow family. It took six long years to make their $2.4-million dream come true.
The Dames Caves area is in the Citrus part of the Withlacoochee State Forest. Geologists believe the Dames Caves are a group of caves that were probably once interconnected. Four of the caves have been named and mapped. Danger Cave, Vandal Cave, Peace Sign Cave and Sick Bat Cave. Two small c…
M&B Dairy is a 320-acre dairy farm in Lecanto. Buffy the Cow is the mascot and she helps Dale McClellan explain that while dairy products may be bought in a grocery store, they originally come from farms.
The Withlacoochee State Forest is currently the third largest state forest in Florida and is divided into several distinct tracts of land. Named one of the “10 Coolest Places You’ve Never Been in North America” by the World Wildlife Fund, Withlacoochee State Forest is a haven for the outdoor…
The blood supply collected from the donors here in Citrus County directly serves the needs of patients in this community. As a blood donor, you are helping save the lives of patients in Citrus County.
Renab Ranch is located on County Road 491 in Lecanto, a few miles south of the College of Central Florida — Citrus Campus. This gated 20-acre ranch offers multiple horse activities for the equine enthusiast.
Breeding and raising alpacas can be a rewarding business for just about anyone with a love for the animal. This business can be part- or full-time, but it does require some acreage to start. The property should be properly fenced and have a shelter that the alpacas can access at any time.
Black Diamond Ranch is a private, gated golf community located in Lecanto. Designed by world-renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, Black Diamond boast 45 holes of award-winning golf. The breathtaking design that Fazio created is stunning. No detail has been left untouched, whether you pl…
The Citrus Campus is CF’s second-largest campus and has been a hub of higher education for more than 60 years.
The YMCA is a community-strengthening organization where families come together to spend quality time with one another. The Y is invested in your health and helping you meet your goals, whether that means gaining strength, losing weight, or simply finding ways to decrease stress and increase…
Eric Ducharme has been obsessed with mermaids since he was 4 years old. He has always wanted to be a merman. From a young age, Eric began making mermaid tails out of anything he could find. His grandmother taught him to sew when he was just 8 years old.
Located in the geographical center of the county, Mannfield was settled in 1884, by citizens of 16 states — mainly from Indiana, and named after State Senator Austin Mann. It was the county seat from 1887 to 1891 and had a population between 200 and 250.
The mission at the Key Training Center is to assist persons with developmental disabilities achieve their God-given potential through an array of individualized services that promote growth, choice, and independence with kindness, love, dignity, and respect.
Wearing a mask or cloth face covering can help keep you safe while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to help prevent further spread of the virus.
In 2017 Lecanto became home to the very first dedicated drone park in Florida thanks to County Commissioner Jimmie T. Smith. If you are interested in joining up and competing with local drone racers, find them on Facebook and introduce yourself. Drone racing is extremely fun and competitive.
As a youth development organization, 4-H believes in the power of young people. Every child has valuable strengths and the potential to improve the world around us.
Black Diamond Tannery produces sustainable wild American alligator and python skins for luxury fashion in stunning custom colors and finishes. They provide some of the most sought after skins in the industry. Their mission is to produce the most exquisite product in the most environmentally …