Citrus County Real Estate
Citrus County has just the right mix of lifestyles and natural beauty to make it one of the most unique & exciting places in the state. Located just 65 miles North of Tampa and 75 miles west of Orlando, Citrus County is the most centrally located and best kept secret in Florida. Covering over 584 square miles where 150,000+ residents live, work & play in Citrus County which offers small-town favor with big-city convenience From its natural shore on the Gulf of Mexico to the crystal clear Tsala Apopka chain of lakes to the east with its 20 miles of boating, swimming & fishing in Inverness, Hernando and Floral City, fun and which is a favorite with largemouth bass fisherman and once yeilded a Florida State record.
Seven major rivers flow through Citrus County including Crystal River,St. Martins, Chassahowitzka River, Salt River, Homosassa River, Hall's River and the Withlacoochee River. Of these, the Withlacoochee is one of the favorites of boaters, showing those in canoes and kayaks the pristine "old Florida" landscape and various wildlife along the way. The Withlacoochee flows through several counties and is navigable for about 72 miles, making it one of the Florida's most beautiful river excursions as it winds through wild country past interesting geological formations. Citrus County and The Nature Coast of Florida continues to to be one of the top kayaking destinations in Florida. There are more freshwater springs in Florida than any other state, and Citrus County is especially rich in these natural features. Because large volumes of water that flows to the surface at a constant temperature of 72 degrees all year, the estuaries on the west side of Citrus County that receive the outflow are warm for the manatees that congregate in the winter months. The rivers of Citrus County play host to this country´s largest gathering of manatees and are fasinating to the many visitors who come here to watch them.
Springs in Citrus County include:
Blue Spring • Chassahowitzka Springs • Crystal River Springs Group • American Legion Spring • Gator Hole • Idiots Delight • Middle Springs • Shark Sink • Homosassa Springs • Ruth Spring • Other Springs • Crab Creek Spring • Potter Spring • Salt Creek Springs
Citrus County is the boating, fishing, kayaking, diving and bird watching enthusiasts dream come true. Citrus County has a wonderful selection of native and migratory birds. Crystal River and Citrus County has long been the destination of serious bird watchers from the state and nationally. With well over 200 species of birds calling Crystal River home, the area is a bird watchers paradise. Local species of birds can be found at Great Florida Birding Trail.
Crystal River and Citrus County is home to the largest group of Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers on the Florida Peninsula. Citrus County has also been designated the site for the reintroduction of a migratory flock of Whooping Cranes.
Residents and visitors should consider hiking the Great Florida Birding Trail. This trail winds throughout Crystal River, Homosassa Springs and Inverness. You can start your birding adventure at www.floridabirdingtrail.com |