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Protesters line Main Street in Inverness to petition for release of Mueller report
Protesters line Main Street in Inverness to petition for release of Mueller report
Sixth annual Beast Feast set March 21
Feed your cravings for carnivorous fare while helping to fight hunger at the sixth annual Beast Feast. The Crystal River Rotary will serve up a variety of exotic meats, seafood and more at its annual fundraising event from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Rock Crusher Canyon, 275 S. Rock Crusher Road in Crystal River. “It's lots of great meat,” event organizer and Committee Chair Blair Commons said.
OMG! Pretzel Bites to be featured on 'Carnival Eats'
Brett Mueller had a idea. He and his mobile pretzel business, OMG! Pretzel Bites, were at a fair in Jacksonville a year or so ago. The year prior, the local Jacksonville NBC News affiliate got word that his pretzel bites were the talk of the fair and featured Mueller on their broadcast.
Snack and shop around at 37th annual Yankeetown Art, Craft and Seafood Festival
The Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club 37th annual Yankeetown Art, Craft and Seafood Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, on Riverside Drive in Yankeetown. Free admission; free parking.
Freedom Walk, memorabilia display to honor those lost in 9/11
It has been 17 years since the series of al-Qaeda attacks that killed nearly 3,000 citizens and injured another 6,000 on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001.This Tuesday, the city of Inverness will pay homage to those lost and injured during the attacks with a Freedom Walk and a display of artifacts, flags and other memorabilia.The exhibit will be available to view from noon to 7:30 p.m. at the Valerie Theatre, located across from the Old Courthouse in downtown Inverness.
Back-to-school sales-tax holiday starts Friday
TALLAHASSEE — With Florida’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” starting Friday, some retailers may face an enthusiasm dip as laptops and other electronics are not on the discount menu.But as giant retailers such as Walmart and Target offer their own wide-ranging discounts, state economists and industry lobbyists don’t foresee much difference from past years as parents and other shoppers are still expected to rush out for a weekend of savings on clothes, footwear and school supplies.“Without...
County backs plan for $22.5 million second phase of C.R. 491 widening
County commissioners quickly approved a $22.5 million road widening for County Road 491 that they promised will be nothing like the first phase.The board voted 5-0 Tuesday for the plan to widen 1.7 miles of C.R. 491, north to near C.R. 486 from where the road is now under construction.Board Chairman Ron Kitchen Jr. said the county wants only a normal four-lane roadway without the bells and frills that came with the first phase, which includes regional drainage and two side roads that...
Fireworks dealer says county reg has no sparkle
A proposed county regulation is making Dave Leslie crazier than ever.Leslie, owner of Crazy Dave’s Fireworks LLC, is opposed to a proposal to create a lottery system for the county to issue 10 annual temporary-use permits to fireworks vendors who set up shop twice a year — for New Years Eve and July Fourth.Leslie, who lives in Lecanto, said it isn’t fair that out-of-town vendors with multiple companies get a greater advantage than he does.Commissioners will consider the regulation at...
‘Taste’ winners announced
The city of Inverness has announced the food competition winners from the Taste event, held April 14. Golden Ticket Winner -- Cattle Dog of Inverness, with a score of 84 out of 90. The Golden Ticket category is the only World Food Championship category. Winning dish: Pan Seared Scallop on Roasted Garlic Polenta.
YMCA's Healthy Kids Day boasts options for summer fun
What are kids supposed to do when they’re out of school for the summer?Staff at the YMCA will tell parents and kids about the activity options available in Citrus at Healthy Kids Day, a partnership event between the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the YMCA of the Suncoast set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at 4127 W.
Fair schedule and prices for Tuesday, March 27
Here is the schedule of events for Tuesday, March 27, at the Citrus County Fair:GENERAL INFORMATIONRed Dragon Laser Tag free all weekSCHEDULE5 p.m.Citrus Shrine Club - Jacobs BuildingDaisy Mae the Cow - Educational DisplayCitrus Model RR Club Exhibit - Otto Allen Building5:15 p.m.5:30 p.m.Tricky Dog Show - Main Gate6 p.m.Oscar the Robot - StrollingChris Mabrey - Hyponotist - Auditorium7 p.m.Sally Ann, America's County Darlin’ - StrollingYouth Swine Show - Livestock Complex7:15 p.m.C.J....
Bikes and bass are weekend focus in Inverness
Inverness will not be a quiet city this weekend.Instead, Inverness and its surrounding area will be home to the annual Sunshine Grand Prix: a series of cycling events that will attract an estimated 200 professional and amateur cyclists from across Florida and southeast United States.The city will also host another installment of the Big Bass Classic, a popular bass tournament on Big Lake Henderson and adjoining lakes.
New Wendy's to beat Wawa to the punch
Wendy’s looks like it will beat Wawa in the race to open a new site at the southeast side of County Road 491 and 486 in Lecanto.Last December, work crews started clearing land there for the two new chains. The exterior of the Wendy’s is quite a ways along and should be ready to open at the end of April or early May, according to a company customer care official.But folks will have to wait longer for the Wawa.
County Road 491 widening project on schedule
The County Road 491 widening project continues to create frustration among motorists and lengthy backups where it intersect with State Road 44.And there’s still about 22 more months to go before it’s scheduled to wrap up completely.This project has many moving parts: a large regional drainage retention area on the eastern side of the intersection that will serve new businesses and offices, vast numbers of trees being removed and a wider intersection at S.R. 44.The Chronicle has been...
New dealership promises to be playground for bike buffs
Motorists driving past Steve Lamb’s new Harley-Davidson dealership under construction on U.S. 19 just south of Crystal River might be surprised by its size.At 44,000 square feet, the dealership is twice as big as the current location down the road. To give a sense of perspective: The current showroom has room for 12 motorcycles. The new place will accommodate 80.Lamb can’t wait to get into the more-spacious abode. He figures to open in late May or early June.
Cinderella's closet gears up for prom
With a dash of magic and a hefty dose of love, the 11th annual Cinderella’s Closet is set to give every princess a special prom.The program’s annual prom dress giveaway will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1100 W.
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Recruitment Expo
Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast chats with Inverness Highlands volunteers Wayne Allen and Patricia Flaherty Saturday at the first annual Volunteer Recruitment Expo at the Realtor’s Association office in Lecanto. “Volunteers play an important role in police work,” said Prendergast.
Board to hear scallop survey results
Everyone loves scalloping but not so much what’s left behind.Scallop shells that cover the river bottoms are ugly, harm the environment, and good luck walking through them with bare feet.Citrus County partnered with the University of Florida’s Nature Coast Biological Station to survey scallopers in 2017 about what they are doing with their discarded shells and how best to change bad habits into better ones.The survey asked 90 boaters — 45 each in the Crystal and Homosassa rivers — a variety...
Briefs for Jan. 18: Cooter Fest gets odd nod, food giveaway today
Cooter Fest earns odd recognitionThe Great American Cooter Festival is not just a fun time.
CCBA Family Fishing Tournament
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