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18 Nov 2010

Homosassa Florida

Every second of every day, at least 100 cubic feet of water flow from an underground source into the 45 ft. deep Homosassa Spring, amounting to more than 64 million gallons of water per day. The spring outflow creates Homosassa River, a 9-mile waterway to the Gulf of Mexico through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.

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The beauty of the Homosassa River was recognized by a group of New England investors who obtained ownership of virtually all the land bordering the Homosassa River in 1886. Successors to the owners began selling land to the public in 1921, leading to the gradual growth of Homosassa as a fishing village and a place of permanent residence. Travel in those early days was by stagecoach from Ocala. The big, crystal clear spring always was a major tourist attraction, with manatees—and the visitors who come to swim and snorkel with them—enjoying the year-round 72 degree water, a combination of fresh and salt water fish and countless waterfowl. A series of private businesses owned the property until 1984, when the Citrus County Commission bought the attraction. Today, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is owned by the State of Florida and managed by the State Department of Environmental Protection.

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There are really two “Homosassas.” The village of Homosassa Springs is a developed area along a stretch of U.S. Highway 19, with a selection of goods and services for permanent residents and passers-by. An office of the Wildlife Park is the gateway to a most unique experience of natural Florida, including a chamber where windows to the aquatic life give a close-up view of manatees and fish. Homosassa (without the “Springs”) is a village along the banks of the Homosassa River, offering lodging, dining, guide services and some small town delights including seasonal festivals and contests. A public school and a library serve a growing population of permanent residents.

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The large, planned development of Sugarmill Woods is located south of Homosassa, as well as several golf courses. Sugarmill Woods, Southern Woods, and World Woods golf courses are all semi-private and can be played virtually all year long.

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