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Citrus News Briefs
Pet Patrol
"For-Hire" Fishing Workshop Offered
New and established charter captains and fishing guides are invited to attend the
3rd annual "For-Hire" fishing workshop from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, February 1st,
at the Marine Science Station, 12646 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River.
Connect with experts in the community and get answers to business questions and
challenges to keep you ahead of the competition. Hear some new ideas and proven advice
to grow your fishing business. The pre-registration fee of $25 (payable by check, cash, or
online) includes materials, lunch, and refreshments.
Techno Fairs to be held at Central Citrus Community Center
Do you have a smart phone or electronic device that leaves you feeling "not so
smart"? Here is your chance to get free help and learn more about your smart phone and tab-
let. Future Techno Fairs: February 15, 2017 for Android phones, Central Citrus Community
Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto. March 22, 2017 for Apple devices, Central
Citrus Community Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto. For more information
about these events or the Citrus County Resource Center please call 527-5993.
eat open on the Code Review and Appeals Board
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for the
Code Review and Appeals Board. This Advisory Board is seeking two qualified members
for a four year term that will begin on February 1, 2017. The term will expire on January 31,
Riff Raff is a nice, gray and cream, short
2021.
hair tabby cat with an unusually expressive
The Code Review and Appeals Board meets as needed this board reviews any
Oh, Roscoe, you are so cute...
and lovely face. He's settling into his tem-
locally proposed technical amendments to building standards or regulations and makes rec-
Oh what a face! Don t you just
porary surroundings at the Citrus County
ommendations to the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). It also hears
want to give Roscoe a big smooch? He is
Animal Shelter, just fine, having been there
appeals of code interpretations and makes decisions on variations and modifications con-
absolutely adorable. He's a terrier/bull dog
since the end of Dec., but he'd much rather
cerning technical codes and standards. It makes recommendations to the BOCC on changes
mix, 3 years old, 63 pounds, neutered, mi-
be settling into his own place with his own
to Article II, Chapter 18 of the Citrus County Code. Completed applications should be sent
crochipped, heartworm tested and current
people. He's a sweet fellow with a nice per-
to Citrus County Administration, 3600 W. Sovereign Path Suite 267, Lecanto, FL 34461.
with vaccinations. His Animal ID Number
sonality, so he ll very likely fit in, anywhere
"Informational" markers at Hells Gate on the Homosassa River
is 33185199. Come meet Roscoe at the Cit-
he s wanted. Riff Raff is ready for adoption!
rus County Animal Shelter, located at 4030
He can be found in the Cat Adoption Room
Citrus County has been working closely with the United States Coast Guard for
S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, behind the Cit-
at the shelter, located at 4030 S. Airport Rd.
the past several months for the purpose of improving the navigational waterways of the Ho-
rus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. Shelter
in Inverness, behind the Citrus County Fair-
mosassa River. One of the improvements suggested was to install "informational" markers
hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00
grounds on Hwy. 41. Shelter hours are Tues-
at Hells Gate notifying boaters of the narrow channel ahead. On January 17, 2017, Citrus
am until 4:00 pm. Please call 352-746-8400
day through Saturday, 10:00 am until 4:00
County completed the installation of these "informational" markers. New pilings and signs
or TTY 352-726-7093 for additional infor-
pm. Please call 352-746-8400 or TTY 352-
were installed on both ends of Hells Gate to notify boaters of the narrow channel ahead.
mation.
726-7093 for additional information.
Citrus County continues to work with the Coast Guard to further improve navigation on the
Homosassa River.
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Free adoptions for dogs and cats
Citrus County Animal Services continues to offer free adoption of dogs and cats
that have been at the Shelter for greater than 30 days. Please visit the county animal shelter,
located at 4030 S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, to find your new pet today! For more informa-
tion, please call 352-746-8400
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