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Located on the west coast of Central Florida, 70 miles north of Tampa and 60 miles northwest of
Orlando, Citrus County is often called "Mother Nature's Theme Park" - and for good reason. Here in this lush landscape of
gently rolling hills, sparkling lakes and rivers, stately century old moss-laden oaks and majestic pines and palm trees, is where man and
nature live and play in harmony. Bordered by water on three sides, Citrus County is home to seven Florida Outstanding Water
bodies, boasting 106 miles of spring-fed rivers, 19,111 acres of lakes, crystal clear springs, and a 52 mile stretch of the Gulf coast as
its playground. No matter what water activity you seek, from fantastic fresh or salt water fishing, boating, and kayaking, to swimming,
diving or snorkeling with manatees and dolphins, or just laying on a sandy beach soaking up the Florida sunshine, Citrus County has the
perfect location for you.
So pristine is much of the county that more than 152,000 acres out of Citrus County's 683 square miles
have been acquired through local, state and federal funds and set aside to protect it from excessive development to preserve
wildlife. This provides for a myriad of outdoor activities from hiking and jogging, to bird watching, horseback riding, camping and
more. The cities, towns and communities within Citrus County have set aside greenbelt areas, parks, recreational areas and preserves
offering tennis, horseshoes, skateboarding, and a host of activities. Extensive clubs, civic groups and religious organizations
offer even more recreational opportunities, both indoors and out, for seniors and families alike.
For the golfer, Citrus County is home to nearly a dozen golf courses, including the nationally acclaimed
Black Diamond Ranch and El Diablo golf and country clubs. For the casual as well as the serious golfer, the golf courses of Citrus
County offer a variety of challenging designs and elevations in breathtakingly beautiful and natural settings that can be enjoyed year
round, as Citrus County enjoys an average temperature of 72 degrees.
Citrus County is a harmonious blend of old and new, planned growth and quaint charm. From the old
Inverness Courthouse, which appeared in Elvis Presley's movie "Follow that Dream", the remains of the Yulee plantation, the
ancient Indian burial mounds and the historic shopping areas, to it's modern Hospitals, state-of-the-art assisted living and nursing
facilities, the modern shopping malls, museums, libraries and extensive educational facilities, it is a place where people still stop to
smell the flowers, or wave hello to a passerby. It is a County whose heart is as warm as the sunshine. You have to experience
Citrus County to understand all that it is ... and all that it can offer you, your family, your business. Take a minute to enjoy the
above slideshow ... and see what you can be enjoying every minute here in Citrus County.
Links:
Citrus County Support Services
- resources and activities for seniors, veterans, more
Citrus County Property Appraiser - general
information about the property appraisal process, as well as
a searchable property database for use by the general public and answers to frequently asked
questions.
Citrus
County Schools - official website of the Citrus County School System, includes contact info for all
Citrus County schools including those for individuals with special needs
GreatSchools.net
- website providing in-depth school profiles of K-12 & special schools in Citrus County
Key Training Center -
serves Citrus County individuals with mental and/or other developmental disabilities
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