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Inverness man to be roasted, see
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CRHS grad becomes umpire, see
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Dining. Entertainment. Nightlife. Attractions. Shopping.
February 14 – February 20
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blackberry farms here in Citrus? Have
you toured our local dairy, home to the
Southeastern Farmer of the Year? Ever
visited an alpaca farm? Getting to an
From the Editor 8:00am meeting is hindering this, I’ll
Meredith Linley try better next month. That’s not the only thing that happens
meredith@
in the mornings. Did you know people
insidecitrus.com go to the gym before the sun rises? In
theory this is a fabulous idea, but how
are you supposed to get out of a warm
comfy cozy bed to go sweat? Boggles
my mind. How about work? How do all those
hundreds of people who work at the
power plant, hospitals, even school
There are a lot of things in life that I
teachers get to work on time? I would
am. I am a writer. I am a mother. I am
never take a job that required me to be
a friend. I am a decent dart thrower. I
there before the sun was up. I think
am an avid football & country music
that has got to be illegal or something. fan. Here is what I am not… I am NOT
Then there is breakfast. Breakfast
a morning person. I’ve heard all that
foods are some of my most favorite. business about early birds and worms
Problem is I can never make it out of the
but I still think mornings would only
house to frequent any of our wonderful
be good if they didn’t start so early. In
local eateries before they stop serving
fact, as said best by a friend of mine,
the breakfast menu. I’d like to start a
mornings are STUPID. formal petition that breakfast be served
The problem with my distaste
until at least 2:00pm. for mornings is that the rest of you
I know what you are thinking, I’m
people like to conduct business in
lazy. Not true. I can accomplish
these morning times. There is an
everything morning people can at
organization I used to be strongly
night. I probably read the Chronicle
affiliated with, the Agriculture Alliance
before you do; I read it online at
of Citrus County; they meet at 8:00am
midnight. Thanks to the new Anytime
on the 2nd Monday of the month. Fitness in Crystal River I can work out
This is a great organization;
at midnight. And thanks to working
agriculture is one of our leading
for myself I can write this magazine
industries here in Citrus. The Alliance
at midnight. I can even cook eggs
and its members have some amazing
Benedict at midnight, just ask my
stories I would love to share with you
friends. Midnight is NOT stupid. within these pages. Did you know we
- Meredith
have u-pick blueberry, strawberry, and
Mornings are
Stupid….
Table of
Contents
Letter from the Editor
Inside Scene
Dreamers & Doers
FPRA Roast n’ Toast
Celebrity Bartending
Fishing Guides
Unique in Citrus
Heart of Citrus
Off the Beaten Path
Nightlife
Strawberry Festival
Local Places & Spaces
Cafe 105 Review
Dining Guide
You’ve Been Spotted
Shopping Guide
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Inside Scene
Editors Note: Inside Scene is the weekly
calendar of unique events going on
“Inside Citrus” County. To submit your
business or group event, email applicable
information to events@insidecitrus.
com. Events will be placed on the
calendar at Inside Citrus’ discretion and
under time/space constraints.
Friday February 15
Friday Night Thunder. City of Inverness
Government Building, 212 W. Main Street,
Inverness. 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Free show
with over 60 antique and classic cars,
classic care cruise in. www.inverness-fl.
gov
Love Your Library Evening. Central
Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd,
Beverly Hills. 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Tickets
are $20.00 per person and include two
complentary glasses of wine, catered hors
d’oeuves, live music, silent auction, and
loads of fun. Shade of Gray will perform. Tickets available at all libaries. Saturday February 16
Inverness Farmer’s Market. City of
Inverness Government Building, 212 W.
Main Street, Inverness. 8:00am – 12:00pm. Wide selection of locally produced fruits
and vegetables, plants and flowers, in
addition to herbs, soaps, honey, and other
items. www.InvernessFarmersMarket.com
America’s Boating Course. 845 NE
3rd Ave, Crystal River. ABC includes
two four hour sessions conducted on two
consecutive Saturdays. Course covers
the basics of safe boating, including
types of boats, basic boat handling,
required equipment, anchoring, refueling,
navigation rules and regulations, trailering,
use of the marine radio, emergencies and
adverse conditions, personal watercraft
(Jet Ski) safety, and some useful knots. A
50 question exam is administered at the
conclusion of the course and those passing
with a score of at least 80% will be awarded
a certificate that can be submitted to the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for
the Safe Boater’s ID Card required of boat
operators born after January 1, 1988. This
course also satisfies the requirement for a
safe boating course after having received a
citation in the State of Florida and may also
earn you a discount on your boat insurance.
Cost: $35.00 per person. To register and/
or for additional information, contact Jim
Kelly (352) 795-4412 or Tom Rossini
(352) 382-2806
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Parade of Homes. Citrus County home
builders have constructed the finest built
homes available for you and your family
to view. This self-guided tour is a unique
opportunity to see the entries in the 2013
Spring Parade of Homes. Featuring home
builders from the Citrus County Builders
Association and the Hernando County
Builders Association, there is sure to be a
model home entry in a neighborhood close
to you. For more information about the
Parade of Homes and an interactive map,
please visit www.CitrusParadeofHomes.
com or call (352) 746-9028. The Parade
runs from February 16 – 24. Ozello Chili Cook-Off & Craft Show. 14095 West Ozello Road, Crystal River. 9:00. The event starts with the craft show. Chili tasting will start at 11:00am. Tastings
available, chili dinner is $5.00 The event
will run Saturday and Sunday. 1st Annual Family Fun Day at Ferris
Groves. 7607 S. Florida Avenue, Floral
City. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Tour Ferris
Farm’s packing house and see how oranges
shine. Check out the strawberries. A bushel
of fun for everyone. Face painting for
children - hot dogs, balloons, soda. www.
ferrisgroves.com
Nature Coast Friends of Blues Series.
Museum Café, 10466 W. Yulee Drive,
Homosassa. 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Bring
chairs, but please leave pets, coolers, food
and drinks at home. $5 Members $7 NonMembers Join NCFB and get in FREE
Museum Cafe, 100466 W. Yulee Drive,
Homosassa Visit www.ncfblues.com for
more information or call 352-503-3498
Crystal River Gunshow. National Guard
Armory, 8551 West Venable Street, Crystal
River. 9:00am – 5:00pm. Buy-Sell-Trade
Free Appraisals Admission $7 per person,
under 18 must have adult Breakfast,
Lunch, Snacks & Beverages available No
loaded firearms Uniformed military and
law enforcement admitted free.
Sunday February 17
Homosassa Guides Association Fish
Fry. Macraes of Homosassa. 12:00pm. Come out and enjoy a fish fry with all the
fixins’ hosted by the Homosassa Guides
Association. Plates are $10.00 and will
only last until they run out of food! Raffles
& live entertainment at the Shed. Wednesday February 20
Dueling Pianos. High Octane Saloon,
Homosassa. 8:00pm – 12:00pm. Rockin’,
rollin’, and duelin’ – pianos that is! No
cover charge. Professional piano players
will entertain your socks off. Ditch the
Humpday blues and come enjoy the
show. For more information visit www.
highoctanesaloon.com
Friday Feb 22
Cooking with the Stars. Neon Leon’s
Zydeco Steakhouse, Homosassa. Reality
TV show “Meal Ticket” is filming their
Pilot Episode in Citrus County and we
need your help to make it a success. You
Be The Judge! Six up and coming chefs
from the top culinary schools in the US will
compete for their Meal Ticket, mentored
by our celebrity chefs. General Admission,
VIP Admission and Platinum Partner Sales.
Call 352-621-3663 for details.
9th Annual Kids Fishing Clinic. 16000
W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River. 9:00am
– 2:00pm. Free clinic offered for ages 5-15.
Pre-Registration is required. Clinic times
will start at: 9:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm
1:00 pm 2:00 pm Each child will receive a
FREE fishing rod and reel. This is a catch
and release event. www.citruscountyparks.
com
23rd Annual Spring Fling Craft Show. 8551 West Venable St., Crystal River.
9:00am – 5:00pm. There will be many
crafters on hand with a wide variety of
items: stained-glass art, decorative painted
items, ceramics, floral arrangements, handcrafted greeting cards and jewelry. Each
crafter will donate an item from their work
to be raffled every half-hour. Refreshments
will be available for purchase. Free parking
and free admission For more information
call 352-249-7012. The show will benefit
habitat for Humanity of Citrus County.
Jim Blackshear Memorial Golf Outing to
Benefit the Citrus County Boys & Girls
February 23
Club. Seven Rivers Golf & Country
TLC Rehab Blessings 5K/10K. Nature Club, 7395 West Pinebrook Street, Crystal
Coast Bank, Hernando. Registration River. 8:00am. Citrus County Builder’s
begins at 7:00am. Participate in the Association Annual Jim Blackshear
5K, 10K, or 1 mile walk. Proceeds to Memorial Golf Outing to be held February
benefit Citrus County Blessings program. 23 at Seven Rivers Golf & Country Club
Registration available online at www. with 50% of proceeds to benefit the Boys &
Girls Club of Citrus County. Entry includes
drcsports.com.
Greens Fee, Cart, Lunch, Door Prizes
Fitness in Citrus. Crystal River Mall, and one Mulligan Ticket. Other activities
Crystal River. 8:00am – 10:00am. Warm include putting contest and reverse draw
up with Pure Elements & Wellness then card game. Call 352-746-9028 for more
walk the mall. 3 times around the mall information. equals one mile. Walk then shop! Sunday February 24
1st Annual Flats Fishing Shootout to
benefit the Crystal River High School
Pirate Baseball Program. Depart &
Weigh-in from Ed’s Tackle Shop, Hwy
19, Crystal River. Entry fee is $50.00
per boat. Depart at 8:00am, Weigh-in at
4:00pm. Contact Captain Billy Henderson
at 352-257-6999 for rules, registration and
questions. 5th Annual African American ReadIn. College of Central Florida, 3800 S.
Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto. 2:30pm – 4:30pm. The celebration of literature by AfricanAmerican authors continues in 2013 with
Citrus County’s sixth observance of the
National African American Read-In. The
program is free and open to the general
public. The College of Central Florida
Have a Heart Charity Swap and Festival. is located at 3800 S. Lecanto Highway
Plantation Realty, 1250 N. Country Club (County Road 491).
Drive, Crystal River. 9:00am. Help raise
money and awareness for your favorite
cause. This fun event will feature many Cooking for a Cause to benefit Jessie’s
items for sale, kissing booths, live music, Place. Crystal River Mall, 1801 SE US
food, games and more! To participate Highway 19, Crystal River. 6:00pm –
please contact us by February 15th with 9:00pm. Local restaurants will compete in
information about your charity, fill out a “top chef” style competition and provide
the form, gather donations to sell for your samples of their menu items to attending
charity at your table(s) (with a minimum of
guests. There will be chance auctions and
10% of the proceeds must go to a charitable
prizes.
organization of your choice). Call 352795-0784 for more information. Dreamers and Doers: Local man
has success in business and
adventure
If Chris Moling gets an idea in his
head, he does it. He climbs mountains,
he runs triathlons, he owns several
successful businesses and he helps out
in the community.
At the young age of 15 Chris wanted
to be on the radio. While his first stint
was playing pre-recorded shows on
Sunday morning, he was still on the
radio. When he was in high school at Citrus
High, he decided to start his own disc
jockey business. At 17, the high school
told him he couldn’t DJ school dances. Chris then did what every ambitious
kid would do, he went around the
system. Along with his friend and business
partner they rented out the Citrus
County Auditorium and held a dance. Local kids flocked to the event, it was a
success. Chris turned a profit and The
Music Connection was formed. School
officials heard of the event and its
success, they then agreed to let Chris
DJ at high school events. Before taking one college course
Chris was already running a successful
DJ business and was working for
multiple radio stations. He continued
his career in radio while obtaining
a degree in Psychology from the
University of South Florida. Even though he was a young
successful businessman his mother felt
he needed a career job. Senator Dean,
then Sheriff Dean, offered Moling
a position in the communications
department of the Sheriff’s Office. Moling had a background in radio,
so putting him on the radio dispatch
seemed a normal course thought the
Sheriff. Moling spent almost a decade at the
Sheriff’s Office, while there he got
another idea. He learned about stress
management and realized there was a
need for stress management training. Direct Response Communications
was born. DRC is a company started
by Moling that led stress management
trainings and seminars all over the
United States. At its peak Moling
was running 50 seminars a year and
spending a lot of time on the road. In 1997 Moling’s father fell ill and
he cut back on the traveling to spend
more time in Citrus County. He
resurrected The Music Connection and
turned it into a production company,
TMC began doing sound, staging and
lighting for events and productions. TMC has put on events for Verizon
Wireless with artists such as Fergie, the
Jonas Brothers and Wyclef Jean. In the middle of all of his career
projects, goals and advancements
Chris was running triathlons and
climbing mountains – literally. He
even skydived onto the North Pole!
He became involved with the Crystal
River Rotary 4th of July Triathlon. Triathlons and races are a lot of work. Moling was well acquainted with what
it took to run a race after spending years
running them as a competitor. Moling
saw a need in the community for a
race management company. In 1999
Moling formed DRC Sports. DRC
Sports to this day runs 5k’s, triathlons,
marathons and more all over the state
of Florida and in parts of Georgia. In 2004 Moling got another idea –
this one was a whopper. Along with
friend Chris Spinosa, Chris wanted to
do a coast-to-coast bicycle ride across
the United States. Since his father had
passed from lung cancer Chris decided
to do this ride to benefit the American
Lung Association. Spinosa and Moling flew to
California and completed the ride in a
little over a month. Biking around 100
miles each day they carefully planned
the course out. Anne Black prepared
a welcome home celebratory parade
in Inverness upon their arrival back on
this coast. Moling is a member of the high
pointers club, meaning that he has been
to the summit of the highest point in all
fifty states. His next goal is to make
it to the highest summits in all seven
continents. Last year he climbed Mt.
Kilimanjaro in Africa, he has already
reached the summits in North and
South America.
Moling
Roasted
to
be
program will start promptly at 7:00pm. Putting Moling in the seat of honor the
roasters will share stories, antidotes
and rumors about the guest of honor. “I’m a good sport, I can handle what
they will say about me.”, said honoree
Moling. “I have had the burden, or rather
privilege, of knowing Chris for over
twenty years. I have gathered a wide
range of material in that time – it’s
going to be a really fun night.” said
Royal on the Roast. The event is a fundraiser for the
FPRA; proceeds go towards college
scholarships for local students who
are majoring in public relations and
communications fields in college. Tickets can be purchased for
$75.00 and table sponsorships are
also available. Contact Katie Mehl at
Chris Moling owner of TMC
Productions,
Direct
Response
Communications, and DRC Sports will
be the guest of honor at the 5th Annual
Florida Public Relations Association –
Nature Coast Chapter Roast n’ Toast to
be held in the Hampton Room at the
Citrus Hills Country Club. Moling was selected as this year’s
honoree for his success in business,
dedication to the community and good
natured spirit. Among the Roasters
are Superintendent of Schools Sam
Himmel, local banker Rocky Hensley,
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Captain
Phil Royal and former City of Inverness
Parks & Recreation Director Pati
Smith. Inverness City Manager Frank [email protected] if interested.
DiGiovanni will be the Roastmaster of
Ceremonies.
Katie Mehl, APR and President of the
FPRA chapter said, “We chose Chris
because he is a local guy who has worn
many hats over his lifetime in Citrus
County. His assortment of eclectic
careers, hobbies and travels will make
for good fodder by our Roasters.”
The event will kick off with cocktail
hour starting at 6:30pm. Dinner and the
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Unique in Citrus: CRHS grad starts
career as umpire
Editor’s Note: Unique in Citrus
is a new regular feature in Inside
Citrus. This column will feature local
residents with unique jobs, hobbies,
or accomplishments. If you know
someone “Unique in Citrus” please
send a brief description and contact
information to
[email protected].
Some boys want
to grow up to be
firefighters, pilots
or doctors. When
Blake Carnahan
was a young child
he knew what
he wanted to be
when he grew up;
a baseball umpire. 24 years later he
has made that dream a reality. Carnahan, a 2007 Crystal River High
School graduate left Citrus County
to attend college at the University of
Georgia. “Even though I had this dream
of becoming an umpire, I still wanted to
get a college education.”, he said. He
majored in Environmental Economics
& Management and graduated in 2011. After college graduation he was ready to
pursue his umpiring dream. In January of 2012, Blake applied to the
Wendelstedt Umpire School and was
one of 130 pupils to get accepted. The
five week course was located in Ormond
Beach. At the end of the course only
the top 14 students were chosen for
placement as umpires. Carnahan made
the cut.
The next stop in the journey was an
evaluation camp ran by the Professional
Baseball League Umpire Corporation
(PBUC). This took place in March of
2012, once evaluated Blake and the other
chosen hopefuls from umpire school
waited for their placement in the minor
leagues. There are six classifications of baseball
before the Minor Leagues. Starting with
the rookie level and then Class A short
season, Class A, Class A Advanced, AA,
and AAA. Carnahan’s first umpiring gig
was with the New York-Penn League
during the Class A short season in the
summer of 2012. The New York-Penn
League covered seven states and had
fourteen teams. The Class A short season
is affiliated with the Farm League and is
a building block for umpires and players
looking to work their way up through
the leagues. Carnahan was even able to
umpire in the New York-Penn League
Championship Series last September. In the middle of each season and at the
end of each season all the umpires are
evaluated. After the evaluations are
completed each of the umpires is ranked. Depending on the number of open
umpire slots in the next classification up,
umpires can be promoted. When Blake
reports for Spring Training in March, he
will be an umpire in the Class A South
Atlantic League. The South Atlantic
team also has fourteen teams from an
array of states; Georgia, South Carolina,
New Jersey and Maryland to name a few. Starting next month Carnahan will spend
the year traveling to games. Living out
of a suitcase and driving a provided
rental car, Carnahan is one year closer
to fulfilling his dream of being a Major
League umpire. “I know it can take over ten years before
I could be in a position to be a Major
League umpire, but I really love doing
this and I know what I want.”, said
Carnahan. Having only been an umpire
for less than a year Carnahan has already
advanced through the rookie and Class A
short season levels. Now in Class A ball
he is ready for the season and eagerly
looking forward to it. NFL players and other celebrities
host event for Weeki Wachee boy
Nick LaBarbara may not live in Citrus
County, but Citrus County is going to
support him. LaBarbara, a Weeki Wachee
native has been battling cancer for the
better part of his life. Diagnosed with
leukemia as a toddler LaBarbara spent
his childhood battling and overcoming
the disease. Last summer cancer attacked him
again, this time it was a brain tumor. After undergoing two more surgeries
LaBarbara is back on the road to recovery. His family however still is battling large
medical expenses. On Friday March 1, High Octane
Saloon will host “A Night out for Nick”
Celebrity Bartending event with several
former NFL football players and other
surprise guests. This will be the first
ever celebrity bartending event at High
Octane. High Octane Vice President
Cassandra Doty said that she and her
husband were friends with the athletic
director of Weeki Wachee High School
who told them about LaBarbara.
A golf tournament to benefit Nick
is planned for the Saturday after the
bartending event, March 2, so it was
the perfect time to do a fundraiser. The
celebrity bartenders include: Anthony
Becht (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), DuJuan
Harris (Green Bay Packers), Alex Smith
(Cleveland Browns) and Ricky Feacher
(Cleveland Browns). Attendees will be asked to pay a small
cover charge with the proceeds going
to support LaBarbara. All the tips the
players raise will also go towards the
cause. Guests are encouraged to bring
items to be signed with a donation. In addition to the NFL players Steve
Chamberland and Jimmy Hart from the
WWE are expected to attend. Hart is
known as the “Mouth of the South” and
is famous for being a WWE announcer. The NFL players and WWE stars will
be available for photo opportunities
throughout the night as well. The event will start at 9:00pm. Local
band “Bottoms Up” will be playing in
the back bar and DJ Doc will be spinning
in the front bar. Of course there will
be drink specials, giveaways and other
surprises. For anyone interested in playing in the
golf tournament which will be held at the
Brooksville Golf & County Club contact
Mark Lee at 352-797-7029. Located
across from Harley-Davidson of Crystal
River, FL on US 19. High Octane Saloon
is a multi-venue facility with 4 full liquor
bars, smoking and non-smoking sections,
restaurant, tattoo parlor, internet café and
full-service department.
Local Fishing Guides
Capt. Dan Clymer
(352) 418-2160
www.crystalriver-fishing.com
Adventure Center
at the Plantation
(352) 795-5797
www.crystalriverdivers.com
Homosassa Outfitters
Capt. Jim Long
(352) 628-0383
www.homosassaoutfitters.com
HomosassaFishing.com
Capt. Duane Tibbetts
(352) 628-5878
www.Homosassafishing.com
Captain “Z” Fishing Guide
Capt. Mark Zorn
(352) 489-5168
www.captainmarkzorn.com
Florida Fishing Adventures
Capt. Kyle Messier
(352) 634-4002
www.floridafishingadventures.com
Flats Chance Charters
Capt. Don Chancey
(352) 303-9399
www.flatschance.com
Slap Stik Charters
Capt. Gary Cox
(352) 634-3679
www.slapstikcharters.com
Homosassa Guides Association Spottails Charters
Capt. Kelly Kofmehl
(352) 601-7523
(352) 302-5861
www.homosassaguidesassociation.com
www.spottailscharters.com
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Homosassa Inshore Fishing
Capt. William Toney
(352) 621-9284
www.homosassainshorefishing.com
Nature Coast Offshore Adventures
Capt. Cephas Christenson
(352) 601-0626
www.naturecoastoffshore.com
The Heart of Citrus: Foundation plans run to raise colon cancer awareness
Editor’s Note: Citrus County is home to hundreds of non-profit organizations. Each issue will feature a different non-profit that is active in our
community. If you have suggestions of non-profits to feature, email your idea to [email protected]
colon cancer is one of the easier
cancers to survive from, almost 90%
of the cases are curable if caught early. Colonoscopies are recommended for
adults over the age of 50, if there is a
history of colon cancer in your family
the recommended age drops to 40. The Debby Hudson Colon Cancer
Foundation is a completely volunteer
ran not for profit organization. Over
Debby Hudson (left) pictured with
the past five years the organization
her sister Cindy Staten (right). Staten
has raised and donated over $55,000
helps run the Foundation in Debby’s
towards cancer research and patience
honor.
assistance. “We know exactly where
the money we are raising goes and it’s
In April of 2005 Debby Hudson
straight to colon cancer research and
was experiencing stomach pains. Her
patients.”, said Cindy Staten, Debby’s
doctor recommended a colonoscopy. sister. The foundation is a way to give
When the results came in it was worse
back to the community and carry on
than stomach problems, it was cancer. the legacy that Debby started. Colon cancer, already at stage four. A
The foundation gives directly to two
little more than a year after the bad
separate cancer organizations. One
news and Debby was gone. is the Colon Cancer Alliance and the
Today, years after her death her
other is the Prevent Cancer Foundation. memory still lives on and those who
The Colon Cancer Alliance has an
loved her are helping raise awareness
entity of it called the Blue Note Fund. of colon cancer. If caught in time
The Blue Note Fund gives mini grants to
patients who are undergoing treatment
and may need financial assistance with
bills. Staten contacted the organization
and makes sure that the money they
donate from the foundation goes
strictly to patients living in Florida
fighting the same disease Debby did. After contacting the Prevent Cancer
Foundation Staten learned of a
matching grant that was being given
to a doctor who is researching to find
out the indicators in people with colon
cancer. The Hudson Foundation funds
go directly to this project. Started in 2007 by Debby’s family,
the Staten’s of Inverness and their sonin-law, the foundations sole fundraiser
is a 5K run held annually in March. The run takes place on the grounds
of CREST school in Lecanto where
Debby was a teacher for decades. This
year’s run, the Sixth Annual Scope
it Out 5K, will take place on March
9, 2013. Debby loved CREST and
her students and they loved her back. To this day her former co-workers
volunteer the day of the race. The
run is open to people of all ages and
registration is still open, visit www.
drcsports.com to register. According to Staten the City Council
of Inverness will designate March as
Colon Cancer Awareness Month. On
Friday March 1 everyone is encouraged
to “Dress in Blue” for colon cancer
awareness. “Debby was loved by
everyone. She was a fighter and she
fought until the end. She wanted to
live to see my son, her nephew Charles
graduate from Air Force Academy in
Colorado, unfortunately she left us
before then… she was strong until the
day she died.”, said Staten. The Foundation accepts donations
year round. For more information visit
the website at www.debbys5k.net
Off the Beaten Path: Take a Little
Ride
Citrus County. The trail officially ends
For the avid bicycler, runner or
in Dade City. The trail is the longest
recreational walker there is no better
paved trail in the state of Florida. place to do those activities in the area
Along the trail are many places to stop
than the Withlacoochee State Trail. for breaks and detours. Restrooms and
Known by locals as “Rails to Trails”,
rest areas are plentiful. Detour through
this 46 mile trail runs the length of
charming downtown Inverness and
Citrus County and beyond it to the
Floral City where bicycle shops and
south. local eateries await. Both cities offer
The Withlacoochee State Trail boasts
shops that rent bicycles, solo and
the official National Trail Ride (NTR)
tandem. designation. This adds it to a list
Many species of local bird and wildlife
of 1000 trails in the United States
can be spotted on your journey while
lauded for their exemplary conditions. you are riding underneath the branches
According to statistics over 300,000
of decade old oak trees dripping with
visit the trail each year.
Spanish moss. Originally a railroad track this paved
Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee is
trail is available for biking, skating,
a citizen support group 501 (c) 3. This
running and hiking. For horseback
organization runs an annual trail ride in
riders, there is a separate path that runs
October. Additionally the organization
alongside the trail. The trail starts just
is the home of the Withlacoochee
south of Dunnellon in Citrus Springs. Bicycle Riders who ride multiple
The 46 mile trail runs through the small
times a week. For information on
towns of Hernando, Inverness and
this organization visit their website at
Floral City before continuing out of
www.railstotrailsonline.com.
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Nightlife
Blue Gator Bar & Grill
12189 S. Williams St., Dunnellon
Live Entertainment, Waterfront Dining,
Food
352-465-1635
Club Atmosphere
5792 S. Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa
Full Liquor Bar With Dance Floor And
Dj’s, Nightly Specials
352-628-6910
Burke’s Of Ireland
564 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River
Irish Pub, Craft Beers On Tap, Special
Events Monthly, Food
352-795-9036
Colonel Frogs
3171 S. Stonebrook Dr., Homosassa
Live Entertainment, Karaoke
352-628-1076
Buzz Bar
2380 NW US 19, Crystal River
Dj’s, Nightly Specials, Karaoke, Billiards,
Full Liquor
352-795-2888
Crackers Bar, Grill, & Tiki
502 NW 6th St., Crystal River
Live Entertainment, Waterfront Tiki Bar,
Food, Full Liquor
352-795-3999
Castaways
5430 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River
Open Mic Jam Sundays, Tiki Bar, Daily
Specials, Full Liquor
352-795-3653
Dillon’s Irish Pub
108 N. Pine Ave., Inverness
Craft Beers, Acoustic Music
352-341-0100
Cities Bar
715 SE UW 19, Crystal River
Dj’s, Nightly Specials, Karaoke, Billiards,
Full Liquor
352-564-1011
Griff’s Bar
825 W. Main St., Inverness
Live Entertainment And Dj’s, Special
Events, Nightly Specials, Full Liquor
352-419-4814
Clawdaddys Raw Bar & Grill
1601 SE Hwy 19, Crystal River Karaoke, Dj’s, Nightly Specials, Food,
Full Liquor
352-564-2529
Grumpy Gators Bar & Grill
4828 S. Suncoast Blvd,
Homosassa Springs
Live Entertainment, Karoake, Food
352-503-2064
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High Octane Saloon
1590 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa
Live Entertainment Weekly, Nightly
Specials, Dj, Full Liquor, Billiards, High
Octane Grill, Internet Sweepstakes Room
352-794-6037
Hot Shotz Bar & Grill
7715 W. Gulf To Lake Hwy.,
Crystal River
Billiards, Bowling
352-795-4546
Jim’s Club 19
3383 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa
Billiards, Tournaments
352-628-6698
Joyce’s Courtside Pub
203 Courthouse Square, Inverness
Craft Beers
352-419-7909
Liquid Lagoon
2035 Hwy 19, Crystal River
Live Entertainment, Nightly Specials,
Dj’s, Full Liquor
352-795-2337
Lollygagger’s Sports Pub & Grill
744 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River
Happy Hour Specials, Sporting Events
352-794-3888
Marker 7 Tiki Bar
10386 W. Halls River Road, Homosassa
Live Entertainment, Full Liquor Bar, Craft
Beers, Ladies Night, Cornhole, Food
352-503-2007
Mickeys Bar & Billiards
770 NE 5th St., Crystal River
Billiards, Poker Runs, Biker Friendly,
Daily Specials, Live Music
352-563-0302
Mickey’s Pub 44
3782 W. Gulf To Lake Hwy., Lecanto
Billiards
352-513-5944
Sarge & Skip’s Place
904 SE Hwy 41, Inverness
Karaoke, Billiards, Full Liquor
352-726-8973
Sparrow’s Tavern
9542 N. Citrus Springs Blvd.
Citrus Springs
Karaoke, Poker Tournments, Ladies
Night, Dj’s, Nightly Specials
352-465-0053
Stixx Billiards
3283 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa
Billiards, Tournaments, Daily Specials
352-628-0432
The Grove Downtown
210 Tompkins St., Inverness
Martini Bar & Lounge, Weekend
Entertainment, Happy Hour Specials
Weekly, Full Liquor
352-419-4825
The Loft Bar & Grill
10195 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River
Daily Food And Drink Specials, Dj’s,
Karaoke, Full Liquor, Billiards, Darts,
Sports. Mug Night Tues And Thurs
352-794-0226
The Nest
9707 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River
Nightly Specials, Sports
The Oar House
2591 NW US 19, Crystal River
Ladies Night Weekly, Dj’s,
Full Liquor
352-563-5255
The Shed
5300 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa
Waterfront Tiki Bar, Live Entertainment,
Food
352-628-2602
The Wishingstone Tavern
5975 S. Florida Ave., Floral City
Billiards, Karaoke
352-726-2526
Thunder Inn
5210 N. Florida Ave., Hernando
Live Music, Daily Specials, Ladies Night,
Poker Runs, Billiards
352-465-7707
Two Dueces
7452 W. Grover Cleveland Blvd.,
Homosassa
352-628-3220
Yardarm Lounge
5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa
Waterfront Bar And Tiki, Weekly Specials,
Full Liquor, Food
352-628-2474
Sleepy Hollow
10333 Gobbler Drive, Floral City
Food, Biker Friendly
352-726-3242
Old Mill Tavern
10465 W. Yulee Dr., Homosassa
Billiards, Full Liquor, Food
352-628-2669
Looking for a berry good time?
February 15 & 16 - John Doe
February 22 & 23 - The Quitters
$1 Drafts ALL DAY EVERYDAY
Island Music Sundays 1pm - 5m
Waterfront Dining - Daily Specials
Grab your baskets it’s time for the 26th
annual Floral City Strawberry Festival. The annual event is hosted by the
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
and will take place at Floral Park just
south of Floral City on Saturday March
2 & Sunday March 3. A kickoff party
to the event “Berries, Brew & BBQ”
will take place in downtown Historic
Floral City at the Floral City Library
Complex on Friday night March 1.
On Friday night the “Sauce Boss” Bill
Entertainment this year includes
“Amazzing” Steel Drum Ensemble,
Dan Story Band (country), Craig
Jaworski (acoustic guitar), Sophie
Robitaille (pop/country), Phantastic
Sounds, and Neon Leon & Cajun Dave.
“We are excited to kick off the 26th
annual Floral City Strawberry Festival
with big name entertainment Bill ‘the
Sauce Boss’ Wharton at the Berries
Brew and BBQ Friday night. Then
it is two fun filled days of famos
Wharton will be on hand dishing out
his famous gumbo and playing the
blues. Wharton is nationally known
for his slide guitar and hot sauce
which will be available for sale. The
Agriculture Alliance of Citrus County
will be cooking up their famous bar-bque.
On a stick, in a shake, on a cake – you
name it – the strawberry will be the
main attraction at the festival. All of
the strawberries for sale at the festival
come from Ferris Groves located in
Floral City, each berry was grown and
hand picked locally. A bevy of other events will support the
star of the festival. Miss Strawberry
Festival pageant, live entertainment,
children’s area and a craft show to
name a few. A large Food Court will
be on site for those craving more than
just strawberries. On Saturday the Little Miss Strawberry
Princess Pageant for girls ages 4 – 6
will take place at 9:00am and will
be quickly followed by the Miss
Strawbery Princess Pageant for girls
ages 7 – 12 at 10:00am. Ferris Farm strawberry shortcake, a
beer garden area, more than 200 arts,
crafts, and marketplace vendors and a
children’s activity area.”, said Chamber
President/CEO Josh Wooten.
The festival produced by the Chamber
is sponsored by the Citrus County
Chronicle, Tampa Bay Times, Sonic,
FDS Disposal, and the Floral City
Merchants Association. Festival gates will open at 9:00am both
days, admission is $3.00 per person,
children under 12 are free. Parking
at the festival is extremely limited;
attendees are encouraged to park at the
Citrus County Fairgrounds Auditorium
and take a shuttle for a $1.00 round trip
charge. Visit the INSIDE CITRUS booth
at the Strawberry Festival! We
have once again teamed up with
the amazing Anne Adams of Art
by Annie - come over to get your
face painted and pick up our next
issue of Inside Citrus.
Page 9
Local Places
& Spaces
Bird’s Under Water
(352) 563-2763
320 NW Highway 19
Crystal River
www.birdsunderwater.com
Florida Manatee Tours
(352) 795-7033
2380 NW Hwy 19
Crystal River
www.floridamanateetours.com
Manatee Tour and Dive
(352) 795-1333
267 NW 3rd Street
Crystal River
www.manateetoursusa.com
Butterflies
Manatee Connection
(352) 697-0220
267 NW 3rd St..
Crystal River
www.manateeconnection.com
Homosassa Butterfly
(352) 628-6362
6991 W. Cardinal Street
Homosassa
Boat Tours & Rentals
Adventure Center at the Plantation
(352) 795-5797
9301 W. Fort Island Trl.
Crystal River
www.crystalriverdivers.com
Captain Mike’s Lazy River Cruises
(352) 637-2726
13821 SW Highway 200
Dunnellon
www.lazyrivercruises.com
Captain Stu’s Custom Airboat Tours
(352) 302-9207
5297 S Cherokee Way
Homosassa
www.airboatours.com
Chassahowitzka Charters
(352) 232-2783 Chassahowitzka River Wildlife Tours
(352) 382-0837
www.chassahowitzkariverwildlifetours.com
Crystal Lodge Dive Center
(352) 795-6798
525 NW 7th Ave.
Crystal River
www.manatee-central.com Crystal River Preserve State Park
(352) 563-1136
3266 N. Sailboat Ave
Crystal River
www.floridastateparks.org/crystalriverpreserve Homosassa Riverside Resort
(352) 628-2474
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa
www.riversideresorts.com
MacRae’s of Homosassa
(352) 628-2602
5300 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa
www.macraesofhomosassa.com
Manatee Campground
Marina & Pub Boat Rentals
(352) 628-5337
10175 W. Fishbowl Dr.
Homosassa
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Native Sun Tours
(352) 212-6142
5300 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa
www.nativesuntours.com
Native Vacations
(352) 794-0317
2880 N. Seabreeze Pt.
Crystal River
www.nativevacations.com
Nature’s Resort RV Park
(352) 628-9544
10359 Halls River Rd.
Homosassa
www.naturesresortfla.com
Port Hotel Dive Center
(352) 795-7234
1610 SE Paradise Circle
Crystal River
www.porthoteldivecenter.com
River Safaris & Gulf Charters
(352) 628-5222
10823 Yulee Dr.
Homosassa
www.riversafaris.com
Wild Bill’s Airboat Tours
(352) 726-6060
12430 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy
Inverness
www.wildbillsairboattour.com
Manatee & Diving Encounters
Adventure Diving
(352) 794-7227
48 NW US 19
Crystal River
www.adventurediving.org
Air Tank Divers
(352) 382-2250
9027 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
www.manateetours.net
American Pro Diving Center
(352) 563-0041
821 SE US Hwy 19
Crystal River
www.americanprodive.com
River Ventures
(352) 564-TOUR
498 SE Kings Bay Dr.
Crystal River
www.riverventures.com
Marinas
Magic Manatee Marina
(352) 628-7334
10806 Halls River Rd
Homosassa
www.magicmanateemarina.com
Pete’s Pier Inc.
(352) 795-3302
1 SW 1st Place
Crystal River
Riverhaven Marina
(352) 628-5545
5296 S. Riverview Cir.
Homosassa
www.riverhavenmarina.com
Twin Rivers Marina
(352) 795-3552
2880 N. SeaBreeze Pt.
Crystal River
www.twinriversmarina.com
Kayak Rentals & Tours
A Crystal River Kayak Company
Kayaks & Beyond
(352) 795-2255
1332 SE Hwy 19
Crystal River
www.kayakcrystalriver.com
Aardvark’s Florida Kayak Company
(352) 795-5650
707 N. Citrus Ave, Suite A
Crystal River
www.floridakayakcompany.com
Crystal River Kayak Rentals
(352) 777-1814
1 SW 1st Place
Crystal River
www.crystalriverfloridakayakrental.com
Kayak Karavan
(888) 821-0082
8501 Miss Maggie Dr., Lot 21
Chassahowitzka
www.kayakkaravan.com
Moonrise Resort
(352) 726-2553
8801 E. Moonrise Lane, Lot 18
Floral City
www.moonriseresort.com
Nature Coast Kayak Tours
(352) 795-9877
www.naturecoastkayaktours.com
Nature Coast Outpost
(352) 382-0800
8600 W. Miss Maggie Dr.
Homosassa
Riversports Kayaks
(352) 621-4972
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa
www.flakayak.com
Parks & Preserves
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
(352) 563-2088
www.fws.gov/crystalriver
Fort Cooper State Park
(352) 726-0315
3100 S. Old Floral City Rd.
Inverness
www.floridastateparks.org/fortcooper
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins State Historic Site
(352) 795-3817
CR 490 West of US 19
Homosassa
www.floridastateparks.org/yuleesugarmill
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
(352) 795-3817
3400 N. Museum Pt
Crystal River
www.floridastateparks.org/crystalriverarchaeological
Crystal River Preserve State Park
(352) 563-1136
3266 N Sailboat Ave
Crystal River
www.floridastateparks.org/crystalriverpreserve
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs
Widlife State Park
(352) 341-5703
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
www.floridastateparks.org/homosassasprings
Withlacoochee State Forest
(352) 754-6896
www.floridaforestservice.com
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
(352) 563-2088
www.fws.gov/chassahowitzka
St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve
(352) 563-0450
3266 N. Sailboat Avenue
Crystal River
www.dep.state.fl.us
Whispering Pines Park
(352) 726-3913
1700 Forest Dr.
Inverness www.inverness-fl.gov
Fort Island Gulf Beach
(352) 527-7540
16000 W. Fort Island Trail
Crystal River
www.citruscountyparks.com
Hunter Springs Park
(352) 795-4216
104 NE 1st Ave.
Crystal River
www.crystalriverfl.org
Kings Bay Park
(352) 795-4216
268 NW 3rd St.
Crystal River
www.crystalriverfl.org
Café 105 Review
The Facts
Café 105
105 Line Ave.
Inverness, FL
352-341-1720
Mon through Fri – 8:30am –4:30pm
Sat – 11:00am – 9:00pm
When it comes to location, Café 105 could
hardly pick a better one. Located next to
Citrus Memorial Hospital, across the street
from Citrus High and Inverness Primary and
blocks from the School Board and County
Government Buildings Café 105 offers
breakfast, lunch, coffee and desserts daily. On Saturdays and special occasions they
serve dinner. The café which opened in the summer of
2012 is located in a small house that has been
renovated. The various rooms offer intimate
seating for those looking to escape the day
and enjoy a good meal. A finer grade of
food is served here, not your standard deli
sandwich on the go type of meal. Breakfast
offers
artisan
breakfast
sandwiches, fresh pastries, bagels, wraps and
a wide array of coffees. The Mediterranean
sandwich is popular; eggs with feta and
sundried tomatoes are served on a ciabatta
roll. The Veggie wrap comes with eggs,
eggplant, mushrooms and onions. Café 105
always uses fresh ingredients and uses local
produce whenever available. Lattes and
cappuccinos are among a few of the coffee
options you can drink while you eat or take
to-go. Lunch specials are featured daily but be
forewarned, they often sell out quickly. The
standard lunch menu features and array of
salads, hand pressed Panini’s, sandwiches
and flatbreads. For the indecisive eater take
advantage of the “Choose Two” option where
you can choose from a combination of salad,
half Panini and soup. Soups are made fresh
daily. Salads such as a Cobb, Chicken Tortellini,
and Caprese are always available. The
sandwich side of the menu features a Chicken
Pesto, California Club and Reuben to name a
few. Flatbreads topped with everything from
crimini mushrooms to shrimp are a solid
choice. A daily assortment of homemade desserts is
always available though varied. Traditional
Italian desserts such as cannoli’s and zeppoli’s
can be found next to Florida Orange Sunshine
cake and chocolate ganache cheesecake.
A recent addition to the café is Saturday
night dinner service. Two seating’s are
offered, one at 6:00pm and one at 8:00pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged. The
dinner menu features a good sampling of
items. From stuffed shrimp to lasagna rolls
to rack of lamb something to please every
foodie can be found. Give the Baked Feta
served with tomatoes, red onion and basil a
try as your appetizer. Only open for less than a year Café 105 is
gaining quite the crowd of regulars. Given the
location, fine food and charming atmosphere
it is quite easy to see why. Located at:
61 NE US 19 - Crystal River, FL 34429
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Dining
Guide
American
B&W Rexall Drugs
214 Hwy 41 S
Inverness
352-726-2005
Emily’s Restaurant
7181 W Cardinal St
Homosassa Springs
352-628-6559
Front Porch Restaurant & Pie
Shop
12039 N Florida Ave
Dunnellon
352-489-4708
High Octane Grill
1590 S. Suncoast Blvd
Crystal River
352-794-6037
Joe’s Family Restaurant
911 W Main St
Inverness
352-726-1288
Lollygaggers Sports Pub &
Grill
744 SE Hwy 19
Crystal River
352-794-3888
Mulligan’s Bar & Grill
1305 E Norvell Bryant Hwy
Hernando
352-560-0012
Tammy’s Eatery & Sub Shop
7781 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
352-503-2046
Rustic Ranch Restaurant &
Bakery 104 US Hwy 41 S
Inverness
352-726-7333
Seagrass Resort
10410 W Halls River Rd
Homosassa
352-503-6808
Shamrock Inn
8343 E Orange Ave
Floral City
352-726-6414
Stumpknockers
110 W Main St
Inverness
352-727-2212
Sugarmill Restaurant
5446 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
352-628-0800
The Boathouse
1935 SE US Hwy 19
Crystal River
352-564-9636
The Cowboy Café
9576 N Citrus Springs
Boulevard
Citrus Springs
352 897-8305
West 82 Grill At The
Plantation
9301 W Fort Island Trail
Crystal River
352-795-4211
Asian
Bangkok Thai
4025 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills
352-746-0443
Fuji Asian Bistro
4522 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
352-628-1888
Mr Wangs Chinese Restaurant
3906 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
352-628-6366
Mr. King Chinese
471 NE 1st Terrace
Crystal River
352-564-2488
Thai Phoon
238 SE US 19
Crystal River
352-795-1774
Bar-B-Que
Fat Boy’s BBQ
505 NW Hwy 19
Crystal River
352-795-4441
Fat Daddy’s Roadhouse
Bar & Grill
1470 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
352-794-6012
Skeet’s Family Barbeque
3887 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills
352-527-7250
Breakfast/Lunch
Dillon’s Cinnamon Sticks
727 Hwy 41 South
Inverness
352-419-7914
Eggheads
2649 N Forest Ridge Blvd
Hernando
352-527-4433
Floral City Bagels Deli &
More
6689 S Florida Ave
Floral City
352-344-5124
Fresh Start Donuts
4001 N Lecanto Hwy Unit 4a
Beverly Hills
352-527-1996
Kracker Shack Café
859 S US Hwy 41
Inverness
352-344-1263
Mama Sally’s
2010 SE US Hwy 19
Crystal River
352-564-0684
Museum Café
10466 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa
352-628-1081
New England Pastry & Café
3896 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills
352-527-3374
Patriotic Place
10605 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa
352-628-1576
Rob’s Café
471 N Dacie Pt
Lecanto
352-746-0969
Sabina’s Diner & Ice Cream
Shop
2400 N Florida Ave
Hernando
352-637-1308
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352-746-5446
Cafés
Café 105
105 S Line Ave
Inverness
352-341-1720
352-795-3313
Taste Of Philly
630 NE 2nd Ave
Crystal River
352-795-7805
Fine Dining
Deco Café
109 Courthouse Square
Inverness
352-341-5200
Fat Cat Grill
508 N Citrus Ave
Crystal River
352-563-2620
Highlander Café
638 N Citrus Ave
Crystal River
352-563-0028
Ike’s Old Florida Kitchen
6301 Riverside Drive
Yankeetown
352-447-4899
Back Porch Garden
Wine & Tea Bar
650 N Citrus Ave
Crystal River
352-564-1500
Lakeside Bar & Grill
4543 E Windmill Drive
Inverness
352-419-6511
Safaris Cafe
10823 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa
352-503-2030
Mcleod House Bistro
207 N Apopka Ave
Inverness
352-637-4300
Coffee Shop
The Rusty Duck
2924 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Lecanto
352-746-6691
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
541 N Citrus Ave
Crystal River
352-564-3400
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
2416 N Heritage Oaks Path
Hernando
352-249-3166
Creole
Neon Leon’s
Zydeco Steakhouse
10350 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa
352-621-3663
Vintage On 5th
114 NE 5th Street
Crystal River
352-795-0004
Ice Cream
Ice Cream Dr
106 N Pine Ave
Inverness
352-342-4237
Delis
Neapolitan Ice Cream Shop
2484 N Heritage Oaks Path
Hernando
352-249-1073
Brooklyn Dockside Deli
300 NW US Hwy 19
Crystal River
352-795-6669
Scoopeasy
3156 W Pine Ridge Blvd
Beverly Hills
352-527-9025
Eyepoppin Cheesesteaks
1111a Hwy 44
Crystal River
352-563-5503
International
Joe’s Deli
234 S Hwy 41
Inverness
352-726-5501
Subs-N-Such
3160 W Pine Ridge Blvd
Beverly Hills
352-527-9027
TheVillage Café
789 NE 5th St.
Crystal River
352-795-0605
Subway
2639 E Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness
352-637-0800
Village Inn Restaurant
4401 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills
Subway
4089 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills
Olive Tree
963 N Suncoast Blvd
Crystal River
352-563-0075
Taverna Manos
5705 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Crystal River
352-564-0078
Yanni’s Restaurant
3297 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
Italian/Pizza
Angelo’s Pizzeria &
Ristorante
2492 N Essex Ave
Hernando
352-746-5026
Armante’s Restaurant
5813 N Carl G Rose Hwy
Hernando
352-637-4700
FINALLY A LUNCH SPECIAL WHERE THE DRINK IS INCLUDED!
6
$
Brothers Pizza Restaurant
6746 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Crystal River
352-564-0374
Chef Anthony’s Pizza Café
2780 N Florida Ave #6
Hernando
352-637-1920
Chef’s Of Napoli
1546 Hwy 41 North
be also
fit in 3-6
Inverness
2 for 1352-637-9669
/wine as well.
Ferrara’s Italian-Amer Deli
3927 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills
352-746-3354
Main Street Restaurant &
Lounge
4105 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills
Moschello’s
3772 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
352-628-7704
Moschello’s II
750 W Hampshire Blvd
Citrus Springs
352-746-5000
Natalia’s Pizza & Pasta
771 NE 5th St
Crystal River
352-564-9000
Rocco’s Pizza & Café
6612 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Crystal River
352-563-0442
Two Guys From Italy
5792 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa
352-628-6910
Specials
11am - 2pm
Daily
In a Hurry?
Try one of our
Tasty Lunch Specials
Includes Soft Drink,
Coffee or Tea
Choose from:
Soup and ½ Wrap
Soup and Salad
A Cup of Soup
A cup of Soup
½
of
Of
our Pork & Slaw Wrap
House Salad
Small Beef or Pork BBQ Sandwich
Served with choice of Fries, Coleslaw,
Potato Salad or Baked Beans
Heidi’s Italian Restaurant
901 Hwy 41 North
Inverness
352-637-1355
Little Italy Of Inverness
124 N Apopka Ave
Inverness
352-726-5044
99
Lunch
3887 N. Lecanto Hwy., Beverly Hills, FL
(across from Beverly Hills Car Wash)
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pm
3pm
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draft/
Tues - Sat 8 am to 8 pm
Sunday 8:00am to 2:00 pm
Closed Monday
3 5 2 - 5 2 7 - 7 2 5 0
www.SkeetsBBQ.com
352-746-1020
Havana House Grill
6875 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Crystal River
352-563-0080
Mexican
El Ranchito Mexican
Restaurant
2645 E Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness
352-341-0707
Pub Food
Beef O’Brady’s
6738 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Crystal River
352-564-0377
Coach’s Pub & Eatery
114 W Main St
Inverness
352-344-3333
Latin
Mickeys Pub 44
3782 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Lecanto
352-513-5944
Havana House Café
1209 S Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto
The Cove
1242 S Cove Camp Pt
Inverness
352-344-5894
The Loft Bar & Grill
10195 N Citrus Ave
Crystal River
352-794-0226
The Old Mill Tavern
10465 W Yulee Drive
Homosassa
352-628-2669
Seafood
Blue Gator Bar & Grill
12189 S Williams St
Dunnellon
352-465-1635
Charlie’s Fish House
& Seafood Market
224 NW Hwy 19
Crystal River
352-795-3949
352-795-3113
Dan’s Clam Stand
7364 W Grover Cleveland Blvd
Homosassa
352-628-9588
Riverside Crab House
5297 S Cherokee Way
Homosassa
352-621-5080
Fisherman’s Cove
12311 E Gulf To Lake Hwy
Inverness
352-637-5888
The Freezer
5590 S Boulevard Dr
Homosassa
352-628-2452
Oysters
606 NW US Hwy 19
Crystal River
352-795-2633
Pecks Old Port Cove Inc
139 N Ozello Trail
Crystal River
352-795-2806
Clawdaddy’s Raw Bar & Grill
1601 SE Hwy 19
Crystal River
352-564-2529
Crackers Bar, Grill & Tiki
502 NW 6th Ave
Crystal River
352-795-3999
Crystal River Ale House
1610 SE Paradise Circle
Crystal River
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You’ve Been Spotted!
On Saturday February 9 Burkes of Ireland & Hot Heads the Art of
Hair joined forces to host a Locks of Love event.
The 2013 Miss Suwanne River Jam search took place at the Loft Bar
& Grill in Crystal River recently. Many ladies came out to try their
shot at becoming Miss Suwannee River Jam. It was a packed house
for the evening. Some of those who got spotted were (from top to
bottom):
Shannon Straight & Justin Branch
(Top) Amazing hair stylists Debbie Pittman (left) & Yvette Baldner
(right) donated their time and service to cut the hair from the donors.
(Bottom) Denine Dukek (left) with Baldner and Pittman pose with
Burkes bartender James Stevens. This is the fourth time that Stevens
has donated to Lock of Love.
Tara Goodloe, Kim Wright, & Brittney Owens
Bobby Everett & Candace Wilson
Joe Bertine & Taylor Brown
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Shopping
Clementine Children’s Boutique
521 W. Fort Island Trail Suite A
Crystal River
(352) 794-6146
Alikat Fashions
7763 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy
Crystal River
(352) 794-6116
Dudley’s Auctions
4000 S. Florida Ave.
Inverness
(352) 637-9588
www.dudleysauction.com
Heritage Antiques Mall
103 NW Hwy. 19
Crystal River
(352) 563-5597
Howard’s Flea Market
6373 S Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa
(352) 628-3532
www.howardsfleamarket.com
Olde Inverness Antiques
104 N. Pine Ave.
Inverness
(352) 344-0333
Steel Magnolia Antiques
8445 W. Homosassa Trl
Homosassa
(352) 628-6672
Stokes Flea Market
5220 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy.
Crystal River
(352) 746-7200
River Safaris & Gulf Charters
10823 Yulee Dr.
Homosassa
(352) 628-5222
www.riversafaris.com
All About Nature
619 N. Citrus Ave.
Crystal River
(352) 563-1425
www.allaboutnature.org
Back Porch Garden and Tea Bar
650 N. Citrus Avenue
Crystal River
(352) 564-1500
www.backporchgarden.com
Cabbage Palm Gift Shop
614 NW US Hwy 19
Crystal River
(352) 795-7449
www.manateegifts.com
Connor’s Gifts
218 W. Tompkins St
Inverness
(352) 344-9790
Copp Winery & Brewery
11 NE 4th Ave
Crystal River
(352) 564-9463
www.coppwinery.com
Country at Home
101 W. Main St.
Inverness
(352) 637-6621
Crystal River Mall
1801 NW Hwy 19
Crystal River
(352) 795-2585
Ferris Groves
7607 S. Florida Ave.
Floral City
(352) 860-0366
www.ferrisgroves.com
Forgotten Treasures & Gifts
7838 S. Great Oaks
Floral City
(352) 419-5496
www.forgottentreasuresandgifts.com
La-Te-Da Boutique
707 N. Citrus Ave. Suite E
Crystal River
(352) 563-2572
www.lateda.biz
Manatee Toy Company
631 N. Citrus Ave
Crystal River
(352) 795-6126
Mary Beth’s Bridal
657 N. Citrus Ave. Ste H
Crystal River
(352) 563-0722
Mezmereyes
631 N. Citrus Ave. Ste C
Crystal River
(352) 795-2020
Pepper Creek Pottery
10841 W. Yulee Dr.
Homosassa
(352) 293-7756
The Cotton Club
707 N. Citrus Ave. Ste D
Crystal River
(352) 563-2582
657 N. Citrus Ave
Crystal River, FL 34428
www.theshoppesofheritagevillage.com
Galleries & Museums
Art Galleries
Museums
Florida Artist’s Gallery
7737 S. Old Floral City Rd.
Floral City
(352) 344-9300
Franklin Anderson Gallery of Arts
1345B SE Hwy 19
Crystal River
(352) 697-2702
Coastal Heritage Museum
532 Citrus Ave
Crystal River
(352) 795-1755
Riverworks Studio
10844 W. Yulee Drive
Homosassa
(352) 628-0822
Olde Mill House Gallery & Printing Museum
10466 Yulee Drive
Homosassa
(352) 628-1081
Historic Courthouse Museum
1 Courthouse Square
Inverness
(352) 341-6428
The Frugal Frog
7698 S. Florida Ave.
Floral City
(352) 344-1000
The General Store
639 N. Citrus Ave.
Crystal River
(352) 564-0311
The Glass Garage
10849 Yulee Dr.
Homosassa
(352) 212-3617
www.theglassgarage.net
The Shoppes of Heritage Village
657 N. Citrus Ave. Ste B
Crystal River
(352) 564-1400
www.theshoppesofheritagevillage.com
Towne & Country All Wood Furniture
107 Courthouse Sq.
Inverness
(352) 726-5900
The Garden Shed
2423 S. Rock Crusher Rd.
Homosassa
352-503-7063
Off the Cuff and On the Fly
539 N. Citrus Ave
Crystal River
352-563-2833
Willow Creek’s Secret Garden
941 NW Hwy. 19
Crystal River
(352) 563-0032
Professional Appraisers & Liquidators
811 SE US Highway 19
Crystal River
(352) 795-2061
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Come visit the Beautiful Loft Girls!
26th Annual
FLORAL CITY
STRAWBERRY
FESTIVAL 2013
2 days of family fun!!
More than 100 craft
booths, great food, live
entertainment, kids area,
Strawberry Princess
Pageant, strawberry flats
and famous STRAWBERRY
SHORTCAKES!
March 2 9-5
March 3 9-4
Admission $3 under 12 FREE
Park at Citrus County Fairgrounds
$1 shuttle into FLORAL PARK
Friday, March 1 celebrate BERRIES, BREW &
BARBEQUE from 5-10 p.m. with nationally
known bluesman and gumbo chef
Bill “the sauce boss” Wharton!
www.floralcitystrawberryfestival.com
10195 N. Citrus Ave
Crystal River, FL
352-794-0226
Open 11am daily
MON
Bar Bingo - 8pm - First Board Free - $1
Shots
TUES
Beat the Clock Night! 7pm - 25¢ drafts,
goes up 25¢ every hour with Loft Mug
WEDs
Local Heroes Night 8pm - Firefighters, Law
Enforcement, EMT - 2-for-1 drinks
THURS
Dart Tournament 7pm - the more teams the
bigger the prize!
FRI
Come party with Clint all night long! Shot
specials!
Beat the Clock Night 7pm - 25¢ drafts, goes
SAT
SUN
up 25¢ every hour with Loft mug
All Sports! Watch your favorite on one of
our 3 big screens!
Full Liquor Bar - Pool - Darts - Food: Burgers,
Wings, Pizza, and More! - Biker Friendly
Monitored Parking Lot - Live Entertainment