Welcome to the wonderful world of Citrus County, Florida. Located in Central West Florida on Florida’s Nature Coast, surrounded by Levy, Hernando, Marion, and Sumter counties. The most attractive quality of Citrus County is its natural attractions. The wildlife habitats attract5s hikers, divers, walkers, joggers, bicyclers, birdwatchers, equestrians and fishing enthusiasts.

Citrus County is situated on the delightful Gulf of Mexico, known for its warm water and fabulous fishing. Citrus County offers a small town feel yet is only 70 miles from Tampa and 60 miles from Orlando. Citrus County offers seclusionary living, mobile homes in retirement areas, equestrian communities and estate home sites along the rivers and coast line.

Citrus County offers 50 golf courses including the world renowned Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. Most of these courses are semi private so you can live wherever you like and still enjoy some of the best golf in the country.

Citrus County’s Climate: January High 69, low 44: July High 92, Low 72. Annual Precipitation: 53 inches. Citrus County Area is 61 square miles. Citrus County Population in Census 2003: 126,458

Citrus County is home to Beverly Hills and Citrus Springs of Citrus County are two planned communities that offer a wonderful retirement lifestyle. Both Beverly Hills and Citrus Springs cater to active retirees and families.

Pine Ridge, located in Beverly Hills, Citrus County, is a nature lovers dream. Pine Ridge is best known for its equestrian facilities. Almost 30 miles of riding trails wind throughout this lovely community. A Horse lovers dream.

Crystal River, Citrus County, is considered the western business hub and is the center for diving, fishing and tourism. Among the adventures of diving and fishing, Crystal River is home to the endangered manatees.

Hernando and Lecanto are located in north Citrus County. Lecanto has become the county’s administrative and education center. Both counties offer a variety of businesses.

Homosassa and Homosassa Springs of Crystal River offers two rivers and numerous freshwater springs. Both Homosassa and Homosassa Springs are favorite spots for manatees, wildlife and other rare species.

Floral City, Citrus County, is a walk in the past and reminisces an era gone by with its canopies streets sheltering forty-four historic sites and buildings dating from the 1880’ to the 1920’.

Inverness, Citrus County, is the county seat of Citrus County. Recent restoration highlighted by turn of the century courthouse and renovations to the downtown turn Inverness into a combination of the present and past.

Sugarmill Wood, Citrus County, is a residential community in the southwestern party of Citrus County, where each home overlooks a golf course or unspoiled wildlife corridor.