Nature Coast Digest

Your weekly guide to Citrus, Hernando & Levy Counties — local news, events, outdoor adventures, and small businesses on Florida's Nature Coast.

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Nature Coast Digest #8: Hernando's $24M Budget Question, Boat Ramps & Weekend Events

Oct 1, 2026

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6 min read

Nature Coast Digest #8: Hernando's $24M Budget Question, Boat Ramps & Weekend Events

Potential budget impacts, Citrus County noise concerns, Cedar Key oyster restoration and plenty to do this weekend.

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Nature Coast Digest #7: Distribution Centers, Kings Bay & What's Happening

Sep 24, 2026

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5 min read

Nature Coast Digest #7: Distribution Centers, Kings Bay & What's Happening

Two major development proposals, changes to an off-road track, a closer look at Kings Bay, a local holiday-help effort and things to do this weekend.

Mike Chewning

Nature Coast Digest #6: SR 44 Growth, New Businesses & Things to Do

Sep 17, 2026

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7 min read

Nature Coast Digest #6: SR 44 Growth, New Businesses & Things to Do

More room for development on SR 44, new local businesses, a growing youth football league and what's happening this weekend.

Mike Chewning

Nature Coast Digest #5: Rezoning Split, $546M Budget Question, and Elvis's Citrus County Connection

Sep 10, 2026

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Nature Coast Digest #5: Rezoning Split, $546M Budget Question, and Elvis's Citrus County Connection

A contested Hernando Beach development denied, a concrete plant approved over pushback, and a look back at the Colonel who may have brought Elvis to Citrus County.

Mike Chewning