'Unknown' by The Newscaster Nature Coast News

Now is the time to submit your Florida song. Songs may be entered from now until

December 31, 2010, and submitted to The Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest,

P.O. Box 350335, Grand Island, FL 32735. For more information, for a copy of the contest

rules call 352-465-7208. The song must be about Florida and must be clearly identifiable.

Christmas Celebration of Lights at Park

December 20 -24 and 27, 2010,5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Suggested donation of $2.00 for

adults and $1.00 for children. Sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

The community is invited to come out and enjoy the park decked out for the holidays with

thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations during this multi-evening event. A

variety of entertainment will be scheduled and refreshments will be available.

Gift Wrapping Fund Raiser

Adopt A Rescued Pet will sponsor their annual gift wrapping fundraiser starting

December 18th and continuing thru December 24th. We will be at the Crystal River Mall

Dec 18th & 19th from 3PM to 9PM, Dec 20th thru the 22nd from 6PM to 9PM, Dec 23rd

12PM to 9PM and Dec 24th from 10AM to 9PM.

Citrus Business Network Installs 2011 Officers - Pictured, left to right: Jimmie T Smith,

United Way Needs Volunteers

State Representative for Citrus, Hernando and Levy Counties, who conducted the installation

United Way of North Central Florida is accepting volunteer applications for the

service. Followed by: Jacqui Watkins, Vice President; Barb Lauer, Secretary; Trish Enberg,

Free Income Tax Assistance Program. As a volunteer tax preparer, you will make a differ-

Program Director; Charlene Sestito, President; James Segovia, Treasurer; Ron Radford, Co-

ence in the lives of the people you serve. Connecting a tax customer to the Earned Income

Membership Director; Wayne Hohl, Marketing Director. Absent from the picture is Dave Winch,

Tax Credit can raise a family’s income by more than $5,600. Volunteering once a week

Co-Membership Director.

for the entire tax season can produce more than $51,000 in refunds! Contact Jon Dechow,

New Meeting Site for Citrus Business Network

United Way of North Central Florida, 352-331-2800 x227 or jdechow@unitedwayncfl.org.

The Citrus Business Network held their final meeting of 2010, on Dec. 10, 2010.

Beginning January 7, 2011, the group will meet at Skeets Family BBQ, 3887 N Lecanto

Accordian Advernture Meetings

 



“Accordion Adventure” meetings to be held the third Tuesday of every month at Hwy., Beverly Hills. Meetings are held every Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Attendees are

the Brooksville BPO Elks No 2582; 14494 Cortez Blvd from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. We are an asked to please come early to be served breakfast.

The Citrus Business Network is comprised of local business owners in Citrus and

informal group of accordionists / enthusiast of all levels of performance. Join us for our

“January Jam” on January 18th. Public welcome. $2:00 admission. Full cash bar avail- surrounding counties. The purpose of the Citrus Business Network is to increase the profit-

abiy of the providing leads and referralinformationby sharing marketing

 il t   members by       and    

able. Contact Cathy 352-686-0975: Peg 352-442-5574

ideas. Guests should bring   and/or to

 business cards   brochures  distribute. For more informa-

tabout Citrus Business Charlene Sestito,352-476- 

ion  The   Network, contact    President, 

4738, Ron Radford, Co-Membership Director, (352) 795-0003.

       

The Art Center Theatre Presents

The Fantasticks a musical by TOM JONES and HARVEY SCHMIDT,Directed by Lowell

Smith,Play Dates: January 7-16, 2011,Show Times: Friday & Saturday Performances 7:30

p.m. Sunday Performances 2 p.m. Ticket Prices: $18.00 per personBox Office Hours: Mon

– Fri 1- 4 p.m. and 1 hour before each show. More info: 352-746-7606.

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

Dunnellon Farmers Market Closing for Good

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

Greetings from Dunnellon, On behalf of the Dunnellon Farmers Market LLC I am

saddened to announce that we are closing the Market as of this notice. Thanks to the media,

In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

the vendors and the citizens who supported our endeavor, your help was greatly appreci-

Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday

ated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Sam Scott, manager.

Everything Made to Order

  

Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp

    

Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili

    

Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces

        

Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way







    





 

The Electrik Sence Blues Band



   

    

 



 

      



  

Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm



  



Special Drinks Made to Order





Inglis Super Stop Restaurant

Captains Cove Outfitters

Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch

39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida

Daily Lunch Specials $5.99

(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493

Specials Include DRINK & FRIES

www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com

Parts AUTHORIZED DEALER OF

Kayak Sales & Rentals

Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer Bate  

 teri s

794 N. Suncoast Blvd. • Crystal River • (352) 564-0744

ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours

Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen

High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice

www.ezridegolfcarts.mysite.com

22 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!