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Work up your appetite for the Taste of Inverness, a collection of local eateries com-

bining their tasty samples with the sounds of live music by the Susanne Smith Band. There

Blood Drive at K of C Council 6168

will also be local artists showcasing their masterpieces under the stars among the soaring

The next blood drive sponsored by Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 blood

white tents. Net proceeds raised from the Taste of Inverness will benefit the Boys & Girls

ministries is scheduled for Saturday March 21, 2015, from 8:00AM to 1:00PM at Our Lady

Clubs of Citrus County, a youth development organization reaching almost 700 children

of Grace Parish Life Center at 6 Roosevelt Blvd. Beverly Hills.

age 5 to 18 years in 2011. The public is reminded that tickets are $25 per person and $30.00

In addition to the special breakfast there will be tokens of appreciation for all do-

at the door. Also tickets are for sale from any Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County Board

nors. If there are any questions call Life South at 352-537-3061.

member, or at the City of Inverness Finance Department in Inverness, or by calling 621-

Special BOCC Meeting scheduled for March 24

The Board of County Commissioners will be meeting Tuesday, March 24 at 9 am

Homosassa American Legion Building Fund Project

at the Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100, in Inverness to provide direction for future

The American Legion Post # 166 of Homosassa Springs is seeking assistance

plans for County Road 491 widening options.

in helping past and present veterans and their families in our community. Our member-

County Administrator Randy Oliver and staff will make a presentation, followed

ship consists of past and present military from each branch of the service, (Army, Navy,

by Board discussion. Open to the Public will be conducted.

Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard), along with their families. Post 166 participates in

The agenda and back-up materials will be available at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us the

events that provide funds for Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, SugarMill Woods, Walden

Friday before the meeting. The meeting can be viewed live online in a small digital format

Woods, and Chassahowitzka areas of Citrus County. Post 166 donates time and money in

at http://citruscountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/default.aspx. The meeting is also televised live

support of homeless veterans, less fortunate seniors with medical needs and children in

on cable TV on Channel 643 on Bright House and Channel 71 on Comcast.

need. Due to the ever growing membership, Post 166 has started a building fund. This fund

The regularly scheduled BOCC meeting will begin at 1 pm at the Citrus County Courthouse

will provide a central location for those in need as well as an American Legion Amateur

Radio Emergency Communications Center. If you can help or have building suggestions,

Author Set for Courthouse Coffee & Conversation

Post 166 will acknowledge this support to the community.

Author Tim Dorsey is coming back to Inverness for the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum's

"Solid Waste Management Study" Public Workshop, March 31

Coffee and Conversation Speakers series onMarch 20, starting at 2:00 p.m. Dorsey has been

On Tuesday, March 31, at 9:00 am, The Citrus County Board of County Commis-

traveling all over Florida and the northeast during the month of February promoting his new

sioners with hold a Public workshop, "Solid Waste Management Study." No decision votes

book. He will be hosting a talk and book signing on his latest new book which features our

are made at Public Workshops, which are held at the Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100,

very own historic Citrus County Courthouse and Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. The

located in Inverness at 110 N. Apopka Ave.

details on how our community is featured are unknown, but details will be unveiled!

American Legion Riders Mystery Poker Run

Sunshine State Romance Authors Meeting

The American Legion Riders Post 155 

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The March 28 meeting of the Sunshine State Romance Authors, Inc. will feature

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author Ane Ryan Walker `s "How to Work Smarter, Not Harder". The meeting will be held Mystery Poker Run on Saturday, March 28, 2015, starting at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds will

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

at the Homosassa Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. Ane Ryan Advertiveterans Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus &Nature Coast. Counties

benefit sing at & children served by Hospice of Citrus and the SW Marion All funds

Walker was a storyteller from an early age. Born in Philidelphia, she started writing at the will be used locally. 93 S. Orwell Poker Run will begin at the Blanton-Thompson Ameri-

50 The Mystery Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

age of four. Years later she began recording her adventures for posterity. For more informa- can Legion Post 155, 6585(352) 489-4588 Highway, Crystal River. Registration is 9:00

Phone: W. Gulf to Lake Fax: (727) 362-4788

-10:30 a.m. ail, Tom Russell, feature a cashthenewscaster1@gmail.com prizes, a

EmThe final stop will Publisher: bar, dinner, music by DJ Lonnie,

tion call Linda Tillis at 352-270-2078

50/50 drawing,Debbie Russell,the best and worst poker hand, with festivities starting at

Email, and cash prize for Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Lions Club Golf Benefit

W Citrus Hills golf 2:00 p.m. and last bike in no later than 3:00 p.m. For more information call the American

The Hernando Lions Club is sponsoring a golf tournament at ebsites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · theheal

club in Hernando, May 16, 2015 time: 8:30 a.m. Includes green fees, golf cart and lunch Legion Post at 352-795-6526.

mulligans, drawing, 4 golfer scramble best ball. Free automobile for hole-in-one, prizes

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for top three finishers, closest to the hole prize $60.00 per golfer. All proceeds benefit Her-

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nando lions club eyesight charities. For more information, contact: lion Al, 352-257-1388.

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3rd annual Benefit for Local Animal Rescues

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Come out and bring your dog for a fun filled day at our 3rd annual Benefit for Lo-

cal Rescues HometoPMn News Animals Saturday April 18 Event will be held

from 12:00 w to 4:00 PM. for the Nature Coast

Servat Manatees Lanes located at 7715 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy in Crystal River. The dayHomosassa

ing Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & will be

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filled with lots of activities. The Bowling Alley will be hosting a Bowla Thon with plenty of

Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

great prizes. The parking area will be filled with plenty of vendors offering a wide variety

of items this year,Phone: (352) 489-4588 photography, animal face painting, raffles,

exhibits, pet adoption, pet · Fax: (727) 447-5788

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music and ebsites: TheNewscaster.com Clinic staff. Get your pooch ready for the

WA Dog Wash from Plantation Animal · NewscasterArchives.com

DOG SHOW, ory.Newscasterwill be ves.beom ·Costume, Best Personality and Best

Hist categories this year Archi will c Best TheHealthcaster.com

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Trained. All donations and tips will go directly to A Humane Society of Central Florida/

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Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com

Dobie Ranch Rescue, no kill, non profit all volunteer organization. For more information

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call Plantation Animal Clinic @ 352-794-0001.

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

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Herry's Market Day Held on the 2nd Sat. Monthly

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LECANTO - The Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast Thrift & Gift Shoppes

present Herry's Market Day. Herry's Market Day is a yard sale featuring lots of cool items!

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Herry's Market Day is held on the second Saturday of every month beginning at 8:00 am.

Herry's Market Day is held at four locations: 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa; 415

S. US Highway 41, Inverness; 304 N. Main Street, Chiefland and 945 S.W. Main Blvd,

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