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Michael D. Bates

Michael Bates Michael D. Bates has been a reporter with the Citrus County Chronicle since 2015. He covers topics from government to tourism to transportation. However, it is Mike's coverage of local business that Chronicle readers most enjoy. Michael can be contacted at 352-563-3205 or mbates@chronicleonline.com.

Stories by Michael D. Bates

Auto Club: Gas prices 'to get worse before it gets better'

Auto Club: Gas prices 'to get worse before it gets better'

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter

Inverness Airport business park moving forward

Inverness Airport business park moving forward

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter

Strategic planning sessions postponed until January

Strategic planning sessions postponed until January

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter

Simpson brings good news for Citrus County

Simpson brings good news for Citrus County

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter

Mike's Musings: Not too late to enjoy BAM events

Mike's Musings: Not too late to enjoy BAM events

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter

Roundabout test course prepares drivers for real thing

Roundabout test course prepares drivers for real thing

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 13, 2021
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County to Oak Village: Honor contract and maintain U.S. 98 median

County to Oak Village: Honor contract and maintain U.S. 98 median

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 12, 2021
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Homosassa River Restoration Project on TDC agenda

Homosassa River Restoration Project on TDC agenda

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 11, 2021
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Still no contractor hired to finish U.S.19 widening project

Still no contractor hired to finish U.S.19 widening project

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 11, 2021
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County, Oak Village HOA meet Tuesday over median mess

County, Oak Village HOA meet Tuesday over median mess

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Oct 10, 2021
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County may seek help from bankruptcy attorney to assist with D.A.B and EMS Nature Coast

County may seek help from bankruptcy attorney to assist with D.A.B and EMS Nature Coast

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Oct 9, 2021
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Existing home prices up an average 27% from last year

Existing home prices up an average 27% from last year

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 6, 2021
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Davis: Gas tax revenue not enough to resurface roads

Davis: Gas tax revenue not enough to resurface roads

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 6, 2021
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Rainy season ends, flooding does not

Rainy season ends, flooding does not

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 5, 2021
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Resurfacing project forces lane closings on County Road 491

Resurfacing project forces lane closings on County Road 491

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 5, 2021
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Breast cancer: Knowing the facts is best prevention

Breast cancer: Knowing the facts is best prevention

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 4, 2021
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Exploding the myths surrounding breast cancer

Exploding the myths surrounding breast cancer

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 4, 2021
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Comings & Goings: New clinic helps you 'live higher'

Comings & Goings: New clinic helps you 'live higher'

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Oct 1, 2021
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Davis: 'What do we want Citrus County to look like in 50 years?'

Davis: 'What do we want Citrus County to look like in 50 years?'

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 30, 2021
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County Road 491 resurfacing project begins Sunday

County Road 491 resurfacing project begins Sunday

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 30, 2021
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County to discuss sales tax hike to pay for road resurfacing

County to discuss sales tax hike to pay for road resurfacing

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 29, 2021
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County votes 3-2 to levy Medicaid special assessment

County votes 3-2 to levy Medicaid special assessment

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 29, 2021
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Residents flood commission meeting, plead for help

Residents flood commission meeting, plead for help

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 28, 2021
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Citizen's info line open for flood victims

Citizen's info line open for flood victims

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 27, 2021
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Progress slowly being made on U.S. 19 widening project

Progress slowly being made on U.S. 19 widening project

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 26, 2021
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County to discuss Medicaid, employee raises

County to discuss Medicaid, employee raises

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 26, 2021
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West Cardinal Street facelift nearly complete

West Cardinal Street facelift nearly complete

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 25, 2021
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MPO to spend $248,500 on Turkey Oak bypass study

MPO to spend $248,500 on Turkey Oak bypass study

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 23, 2021
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Proposed Turkey Oak bypass project update is Thursday

Proposed Turkey Oak bypass project update is Thursday

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 20, 2021
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Citrus jobless rate drops slightly in August

Citrus jobless rate drops slightly in August

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 19, 2021
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County's 'wish list' top-heavy with road projects

County's 'wish list' top-heavy with road projects

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 19, 2021
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Record rainfall leads to countywide flooding

Record rainfall leads to countywide flooding

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 24, 2021
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Public invited to share their vision of county's future

Public invited to share their vision of county's future

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 18, 2021
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FDOT Secretary: 'Working hard' to resolve Halls River issues

FDOT Secretary: 'Working hard' to resolve Halls River issues

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 16, 2021
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County clamps down on internet cafes

County clamps down on internet cafes

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 14, 2021
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Gas prices drop 2 cents but still 83 cents higher than last year

Gas prices drop 2 cents but still 83 cents higher than last year

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 13, 2021
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County may crack down on internet cafés

County may crack down on internet cafés

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 12, 2021
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Economist: Home ownership a big problem in Citrus

Economist: Home ownership a big problem in Citrus

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 11, 2021
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Tropical Storm Mindy could add to flooding woes

Tropical Storm Mindy could add to flooding woes

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 8, 2021
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Rising COVID numbers expected to affect Citrus tourism

Rising COVID numbers expected to affect Citrus tourism

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 8, 2021
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County proposes modest decrease in property taxes

County proposes modest decrease in property taxes

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 7, 2021
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County visitor numbers down in 2020

County visitor numbers down in 2020

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 7, 2021
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Gas prices highest in seven years

Gas prices highest in seven years

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 7, 2021
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Holly Davis presses agencies to fix Halls River situation

Holly Davis presses agencies to fix Halls River situation

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 5, 2021
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County to mull stormwater fee

County to mull stormwater fee

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Sep 4, 2021
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Wilton Simpson files to run for state ag commissioner

Wilton Simpson files to run for state ag commissioner

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 3, 2021
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After hard rains, Duke mulls design changes to water collection systems

After hard rains, Duke mulls design changes to water collection systems

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 3, 2021
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New digital barbecue restaurant opens in Beverly Hills

New digital barbecue restaurant opens in Beverly Hills

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 3, 2021
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Torrential rains cause flooding; Singing Forest hit again

Torrential rains cause flooding; Singing Forest hit again

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 2, 2021
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Jenkins Auto Group expands Citrus empire

Jenkins Auto Group expands Citrus empire

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 1, 2021
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County builders enjoying housing boom

County builders enjoying housing boom

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Aug 31, 2021
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Citrus brisk housing market shows no signs of stopping

Citrus brisk housing market shows no signs of stopping

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Aug 31, 2021
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MPO Executive Director Steve Diez dies

MPO Executive Director Steve Diez dies

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Aug 31, 2021
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Pure Water Systems Inc.

3685 S Fitch Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450

352-228-2200

Hernando Church Of The Nazarene

2101 N Florida Avenue, Hernando, FL 34442

352-726-6144

Russell Chiropractic And Wellness Center

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Southern Events Planning & Boutique

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Hernando

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Top Gunn Kitchen & Bath Consultants

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352-667-1052

Father & Sons Hearing Center

Homosassa

4155 S Suncoast Blvd Ste B, Homosassa, FL 34446

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RPG Screening & Pool Supply Store

2820 W Dunnellon Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34433

352-212-1719

NAPA Auto Parts - Gulf Coast Parts Supply

1590 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448

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Rocky Sparks Fencing

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Cardiovascular Services LLC

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Balance Med Spa and Salon

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Crystal River Segway Tours

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The Cotton Club

626 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428

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Central Ridge Community Center

77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills, FL 34465

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Main Street Hair Studio

111 Old Main Street , Inverness, FL 34450

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Advanced Disposal

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Twin Rivers Marina

2880 N Seabreeze Pt, Crystal River, FL 34429

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A-1 Title Of The Nature Coast Inc.

Inverness

508 W Main Street, Inverness, FL 34450

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Mama's Kuntry Kafe

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Deer Park Cottages LLC

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Homosassa Wal-Mart

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The Aesthetic House

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Deer Park Cottages, LLC

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Ward Eye Center & Optical

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Jim Green Jewelers

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Inverness First United Methodist Church

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Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center

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Red Brick Place

8305 E. Orange Avenue, Floral City, FL 34436

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Brashear's Pharmacy - Inverness

Inverness

206 W Dampier Street, Inverness, FL 34450

352-637-2079

Firestone Complete Auto Care

1010 North Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal River, FL 34429

352-795-5118

Quality First Roofing

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Welch's Appliance Service

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WILL CONSTRUCTION CORP

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352-344-4440

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In a year, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is planning to open a $3.5 million roundabout at County Road 491 and U.S. 98, citing crashes and fatalities. To prepare motorists, FDOT set up a test track to give them a feel. Do you feel this the best option for motorists, including semi-truck drivers?

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