Communities

Crystal River

Crystal River, Florida is the Gem of the Nature Coast! This friendly and energetic city is the outdoors paradise has an Old Florida feel. It has not been overrun with the development you see in much of Florida.

Crystal River is at the heart of the Nature Coast. The City is situated around the magnificent Kings Bay, which is spring-fed so keeps a constant 72 degrees year round, it is the second largest natural aquifer in Florida, after the Everglades. Kings Bay is home to over 600 manatees during the winter when the water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico cools and is the only place in the United States where people can legally interact with them in their natural conditions.

Homosassa

In 1851, David Levy Yulee established a 5,000-acre sugar plantation on the Homosassa River, close to the current town of Homosassa. From that sprang an old fishing village on the Homosassa River. This quaint little riverside village offers many fine restaurants that serve a variety from fresh seafood, Cajun gumbo, Cuban cuisine and Smokehouse meats. Visitors enjoy the fine offerings of local artists' wares, including beautiful hand thrown pottery, creative art in metal, glass, jewelry and original decor.

For the golfer Homosassa offers Sugarmill Woods. This community has gently rolling hills and an abundance of trees. It featuring a relaxed mix of traditional golf course homes, world-class amenities and a deep sense of appreication of nature and habitat which surrounds your home.

East of Hwy 19 offers a "Live Free" life style with a mixture of homes and mobiles on acreage.

Inverness

Inverness was established in 1889 and it's original name was Tompkinsville. Inverness got its name from Scotsman who gazed upon the blue waters of the Native American-named Lake Tsala Apopka and thought, "but it looks like Inverness, between the headlands and the lochs in Scotland. And the beautiful place deserves the name of Inverness." Inver is a Gaelic word meaning "mouth of the river".

Through the years, Inverness has become a haven for those seeking a simpler lifestyle, a friendly community to enjoy their retirement, or a safe home to raise their family. Many may be found enjoying the beautiful water front parks, jet skiing on the lakes, or fishing from the pier at Wallace Brooks Park. If bicycling is what you like, you can ride for miles on the scenic Withlachoochee State Trail that connects many of our parks, business district and other hamlets along the way.

Dunnellon

The Dunnellon area offers a variety of eco-tourism opportunities for visitors of any age to explore. Both water sports, and numerous trails, and local history abound in Dunnellon for you to enjoy.

The small town atmosphere in Dunnellon makes for a restful break from the stress and strain of everyday pressures. You can feel comfortable and safe strolling around our nationally registered Historic District, through shops that sell a wide variety of gifts and antiques, as well as our other business districts.