The first intersection along East Norvelle Bryant Highway is the gateway to The Villages of Citrus Hills, but only after passing a nearby hotel on the south side of the road. Some ranchland opens up on the southeast side as the road briefly runs straight east and west for the last time, and more forestland is found on the north, eventually moving on both sides. [1] County Road 486 is four lanes wide, and almost entirely a divided highway, that is flanked by a parallel bicycle path on the south side. East of South Gleneagle Terrace is an eastbound driveway to a power substation, and then a power line right-of-way running directly north and south, which is also next to the right-of-way for a future extension of the Suncoast Parkway. [8] In October 1987, the Citrus County Library System was established which allowed the county residents to administer their own system. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The road runs through the farmlands and wooded wetlands of southeastern Citrus County before approaching the bridge over Withlacoochee River where it continues as Sumter County Road 48 winding through southwestern Sumter County through Wahoo, later passing through Bushnell, then heads toward Center Hill and Howey-in-the Hills. It runs west to east as West Halls River Road from the Homosassa River in Homosassa to US 1998CR 490 in Homosassa Springs. County Road 482 runs exclusively along West Cardinal Street from US 19/98 in Homosassa to Citrus CR 491 (Lecanto Highway) near the site of the ghost town of Mannfield. After passing some residential dead end streets it runs under a power line right of way near the site of the proposed interchange with Suncoast Parkway. The route continues north of CR 488 passing a local bar, a Citrus County fire house, and a small industrial area, but eventually becomes primarily residential, mixed with some sparse farm and ranch land. One of the Only Places in the World Where Vacationers can Swim Alongside the Threatened Florida Manatee. Other online news sources include the Groundhog News, Citrus Daily, Real News Real Fast, Sunshine Standard and Citrus Times Online. The route was formerly designated as SR 470. [4] Citrus production declined dramatically after the "Big Freeze" of 1894-1895: today, citrus is grown on one large grove, Bellamy Grove; additionally, some residents have citrus trees on their personal property. The route was formerly designated as SR 490A. The Citrus County Sheriffs Office is still searching for 16-year-old Joanie Hailey Marie Sundquist. 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One brief opening of ranch land on the east side appears suddenly followed by a WSF trailhead, which is found on the west side of the road for a change. We are happy to provide this site as a resource for citizens to stay updated on the latest news in their county and to provide a platform of available resources and programs offered by our office. North of East Triss Street, the route encounters more local businesses before serving as the location of the Shiridi Sai Hindu Temple,[13] a rare landmark of eastern culture in rural Florida. Create mom-ents that will last you a lifetime with Mom at our Mothers Day Paint n Sip Event at The Grill at Pepper Creek. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Marker kiosk is located beside the Withlacoochee State Trail (rail trail) in Floral City Park, just north of East Orange Avenue. Welcome to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office website. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Sign up for our newsletter and stay informed on all the latest Crystal River news, insider tips and travel deals. 161. [1] Its county seat is Inverness,[2] and its largest community is Homosassa Springs. [30], On October 24, 2019, the Citrus County Commissioners voted against the Library System's request for funding to give library users digital access to the New York Times. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Health care dominates the work force.[22]. Near the western shores of Henderson Lake, CR 581 curves to the northeast onto East Turner Camp Road, while Ella Avenue becomes a city maintained street, while CR 581 encounters an intersection with the Withlacoochee State Trail then curves straight north, only to make a sharp curve to the east at Twin Lake Road and then curves to the north again between East Grain Court and south of East Lakato Lane. Citrus County Road 486 and East Norvelle Bryant Highway both end at US 41, however the same intersection continues as a local road named East Parsons Point Road which becomes a dirt road east of North Wheaton Point Drive, and ends at another dirt road named North Reba Path, which is a dead end street in both directions. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.60. At First, a Vacation with Five of My Closest Friends in A Bustling Metropolis Seemed Like the Best Way Citrus Countys range of scenic waterways on both its coastal and inland borders are worth the trip even "Discovering Citrus County as the Only Place in the World for a Rare Manatee Encounter.". As of 2015, Republicans held the federal representative, state senator, and state representative seats serving the county, occupied all seats on the Citrus County Commission, and held nearly all other separately elected offices in the county. The first section of County Road 39 enters Pineola from Istachatta at the Hernando-Citrus County Line, where it resumes its designation as County Road 39 from County Road 439 (Hernando County, Florida). [37] The library has many craft class offerings for children, teens, adults, and seniors. As of the census[21] of 2000, 118,085 people, 52,634 households, and 36,317 families resided in the county. The County has been trending heavily Republican for the past few decades, with Democratic registration actually declining for at least the past 15 years. The legendary Dr. Otherwise the land is strictly barren forest. Free entry, 551 NE 1st Avenue Discover the local scene with events and activities in Florida's Citrus County! The Citrus County newspaper of record is the Citrus County Chronicle, a daily. All Rights Reserved. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. A much wider power line right-of-way can be found further east, and after this an ambulance garage for the Nature Coast EMS. Within Floral City itself, it is called East Orange Avenue, and passes through the Floral City Historic District, while east of the city it is known as East Bushnell Road. 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It is published by Landmark Media Enterprises. YFA Almost immediately after the old courthouse it runs past the existing Citrus County Courthouse, as well as other municipal buildings, then the former Seaboard Air Line Railroad station that's now a law office, and the former Atlantic Coast Line Railroad station that's a closed former station restaurant on the southeast corner of the grade crossing of the Withlacoochee State Trail. Citrus County Road 486 begins at SR 44 across from the intersection of North Dunkenfield Avenue. Around the vicinity of South Brittle Road, West Stage Coach Trail becomes East Stage Coach Trail, and runs through the ghost town of Stage Pond[6] where it passes by the surviving Stage Pond Cemetery. per adult. Citrus County Road 491 finally ends at SR 200 in Stoke's Ferry just south of the eastern terminus of the northern segment of Citrus County Road 39. After this, CR 491 finally enters Pine Ridge itself. Why the complex was abandoned is currently unknown.[3]. It does not store any personal data. / 28.85; -82.52. Continuing from the Hernando-Citrus County Line in Lake Lindsey, Hernando CR 481 (Snow Memorial Highway) becomes Citrus County Road 581 and is renamed South Pleasant Grove Road. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is looking for your assistance in locating two local runaway juveniles. West Miss Maggie Drive ends at the southern terminus of the overlap between US 1998, but US 98 briefly overlaps CR 480 along West Ponce De Leon Drive (formerly West Lecanto Highway), before it branches off to the northeast at West Oak Park Boulevard, while US 98 runs southeast towards Brooksville, Lakeland, and Palm Beach. Buddy Powell will speak on his experience in Crystal River with St. John's Martini Bar Bingo at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 8-10 fun rounds of bingo will be played on Eco-Friendly Bingo boards to win Prizes and Swag Bags. Along the way, the road passes the Heritage Oaks neighborhood, and then at North Essex Avenue, West Norvelle Bryant Highway becomes East Norvelle Bryant Highway. [6], The original Citrus County seat was Mannfield (incorrectly spelled Mansfield or Mannsfeld in some sources).