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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

Crystal River Mall to close Aug. 30

Crystal River Mall to close Aug. 30

Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

Gas prices fall 11.3 cents in past week

Gas prices fall 11.3 cents in past week

Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

County reviewing new commercial projects

County reviewing new commercial projects

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

Target, Aldi and other stores move closer to reality

Target, Aldi and other stores move closer to reality

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

New growth spurs increase in county taxable value

New growth spurs increase in county taxable value

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

Public weighs in on candidates at forum

Public weighs in on candidates at forum

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Jul 1, 2022
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US 41 widening forces KFC in Inverness to close

US 41 widening forces KFC in Inverness to close

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 30, 2022
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Chamber lobbies for Inverness Airport grants

Chamber lobbies for Inverness Airport grants

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 27, 2022
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County rejects all four proposed turnpike routes

County rejects all four proposed turnpike routes

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 27, 2022
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Miles Teller gets his day in Citrus County

Miles Teller gets his day in Citrus County

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 26, 2022
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Another group backs turnpike no-build option

Another group backs turnpike no-build option

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 25, 2022
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Worthington: BOCC needs to move on roads, housing and other issues

Worthington: BOCC needs to move on roads, housing and other issues

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Jun 30, 2022
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Finegan cites budget, management skills for BOCC run

Finegan cites budget, management skills for BOCC run

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Jun 30, 2022
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Bays proposes new budget plan to meet demands of growth

Bays proposes new budget plan to meet demands of growth

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Jun 30, 2022
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Webb touts experience, negotiation prowess

Webb touts experience, negotiation prowess

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Jun 30, 2022
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Murphy: Time to change trajectory of county

Murphy: Time to change trajectory of county

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated 1 hr ago
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Citrus County high and dry in June

Citrus County high and dry in June

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 20, 2022
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Gas prices finally head back down

Gas prices finally head back down

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 20, 2022
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Citrus jobless rate up 0.2% in May

Citrus jobless rate up 0.2% in May

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 19, 2022
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Candidate qualifying over; election slate set

Candidate qualifying over; election slate set

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated 1 hr ago
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Kitchen: 'No way, no how' to millage hike

Kitchen: 'No way, no how' to millage hike

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 16, 2022
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Planning board denies developer's apartment complex at Meadowcrest

Planning board denies developer's apartment complex at Meadowcrest

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 16, 2022
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County's rich history makes for great day trips

County's rich history makes for great day trips

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 16, 2022
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Meadowcrest wary of developer's assurances

Meadowcrest wary of developer's assurances

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 15, 2022
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County mulls affordable home options

County mulls affordable home options

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 15, 2022
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County talks trash at workshop

County talks trash at workshop

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 14, 2022
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Meadowcrest rallies residents to fight development

Meadowcrest rallies residents to fight development

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 14, 2022
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Crystal River conservation efforts go high-tech

Crystal River conservation efforts go high-tech

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 13, 2022
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County to discuss affordable housing options

County to discuss affordable housing options

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 12, 2022
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Tibbetts Lumber to open new manufacturing facility

Tibbetts Lumber to open new manufacturing facility

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 11, 2022
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Sen. Brandes paints dire picture of property insurance

Sen. Brandes paints dire picture of property insurance

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 11, 2022
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Meadowcrest residents to air concerns at PDC meeting

Meadowcrest residents to air concerns at PDC meeting

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 10, 2022
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Citrus County scores high for least credit card debt in state

Citrus County scores high for least credit card debt in state

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 9, 2022
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Residents, business owners feeling pain at the pump

Residents, business owners feeling pain at the pump

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 7, 2022
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New animal shelter could see $1 million infusion

New animal shelter could see $1 million infusion

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 4, 2022
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Crystal River Mall tenants fear the worst

Crystal River Mall tenants fear the worst

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 3, 2022
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State to explore Pine Ridge's parkway concerns

State to explore Pine Ridge's parkway concerns

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 2, 2022
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Constitutionals submit budget requests

Constitutionals submit budget requests

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 2, 2022
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County taxable values up 7.6%

County taxable values up 7.6%

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 1, 2022
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Comings & Goings: New restaurants, stores and more

Comings & Goings: New restaurants, stores and more

Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Jun 1, 2022
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Pine Ridge calls for parkway delay and traffic noise safeguards

Pine Ridge calls for parkway delay and traffic noise safeguards

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 31, 2022
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Flooding concerns a threat as hurricane season begins

Flooding concerns a threat as hurricane season begins

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated May 31, 2022
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Citrus County already water-logged before rainy season even begins

Citrus County already water-logged before rainy season even begins

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated May 31, 2022
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Buy hurricane supplies and forget the tax

Buy hurricane supplies and forget the tax

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 27, 2022
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Higher interest rates cool home market slightly

Higher interest rates cool home market slightly

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 26, 2022
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Commissioners praise new strategic plan framework

Commissioners praise new strategic plan framework

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 25, 2022
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County to ask MPO for new traffic light at Inverness airport

County to ask MPO for new traffic light at Inverness airport

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 24, 2022
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Business owners struggling with inflation

Business owners struggling with inflation

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 24, 2022
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BOCC rejects turnpike routes through Citrus

BOCC rejects turnpike routes through Citrus

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 24, 2022
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Candidates pre-file for BOCC, Mosquito Control, school board

Candidates pre-file for BOCC, Mosquito Control, school board

Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 23, 2022
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County may take position on turnpike route at workshop

County may take position on turnpike route at workshop

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 21, 2022
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Duke building new transmission line

Duke building new transmission line

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 20, 2022
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Citrus jobless rate continues to decline in April

Citrus jobless rate continues to decline in April

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
May 20, 2022
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