Florida’s Gopher Tortoise, Gopherus Polyphemus, is indigenous to the Southeastern Coastal Plain from South Carolina and Georgia west to coastal Mississippi and south through the sandhills of peninsular Florida. The western population is a vulnerable threatened species, federally listed by th… Read more
Anyone for a game of Kubb? Read more
I stepped way far out of my comfort zone recently after accepting an invitation from an old friend and hunting companion, to join him in the Gulf of Mexico in pursuit of sharks. Now folks, if you’ve read a handful of these columns, you’ve probably figured out that I’m a bit of a landlubber. … Read more
When people think of national forests, they probably think of vast wilderness areas in the western United States — many western states are comprised of large acreages of federally owned land. However, many national forests are located east of the Mississippi, and Florida is fortunate to have… Read more
The Florida Trail Association will present “Let's Hike Citrus" from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Coastal Region Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River. Attend to learn about the trails that are accessible through our county. Read more
Florida is often mocked by residents from other states due to some of its dubious rankings. For example, Florida ranks 46th out of 50 states in teacher salaries, 38th in household income, and 27th in obesity rates. However, one ranking where Florida shines is in its amount of public lands — … Read more
New Executive Chef Paul Gummerson wants the Citrus County community to know he offers a warm welcome to visit the Plantation on Crystal River’s West 82° Bar & Grill to sample his continental cuisine. Read more
