The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 3 - June 27, 2007
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father's voice he ran to where the sound was coming from and sure enough, he saw his Father
Gobblers Eatery, Inglis Getting better & better, all the time!
with a flashlight in a clump of sweet gum trees. His Father hugged him and led him out of the
Inglis has greeted Gobblers Eatery with open arms, ever since Gobblers opened its
forest.
doors to customers on Dec. 28, 2006. Owners Lisa and Mike Flanders, along with daughter,
When Will and his Father arrived at the house his mother was overjoyed to see him,
Monique, and Mike's brother, Brad, took over the former Muddy Water Restaurant and imme-
but as soon as the hugging and kissing was finished, Wills Father led will to the woodshed.
diately began extensive remodeling, including the installation of new walls, flooring, equip-
"Will", his Father said, "You went into the woods where you were told not to go. You were lost
ment and furnishings, covering the patio, plus fresh paint and new window coverings. The
and you caused your mother and me a great deal of worry. I hate to do this and I want you to
result is a relaxing, family ambience. Future plans are on the back-burner to enclose the patio
know I love you, but I must discipline you for not following the rules". With that said Wills
for additional seating.
Father spanked him and sent him to his room.
Lisa and Chef Brad totally revamped the menu, which includes Gobblers' Specialty,
The creatures of the forest had followed Will and his Father home and were glad that
Deep Fried Turkey with all the Trimmings! Mondays through Saturdays, the restaurant fea-
Will was home safe, but they all cried when Will was spanked. They quietly disappeared back
tures a different, All-You-Can-Eat Special at a very reasonable price. Brad, formerly the gen-
into the woods and grieved for there good friend Will. And to this day at dusk, deep in the
eral manager of the Lawrenceville, Illinois Hooters Restaurant for five years, especially recom-
hammock, you can hear the birds mournfully singing that tune they sang that night: "They
mends his All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Wings, with a variety of homemade sauces, on Satur-
whipped poor Will. They whipped poor will".
days. And on Sundays, you can order a delicious, home-cooked Sunday dinner at a price so
And that, Gabriel, Garrett, Wesley and Lauren, is how the Whippoorwill got its song.
reasonable, you'll probably never want to cook a Sunday dinner at home again! Through
Fireworks Displays & Celebrations
August 15, the restaurant is offering a special on Mondays through Thursdays, from 2:00-
8:00 pm: Order a dinner from the regular menu, and receive a second dinner, at the same or less
The City of INVERNESS is sponsoring "2007 Patriotic Evening," a celebration started
price, at half price (with a coupon - see page 4).
by a group of citizens in the mid-1990s, on TUESDAY, JULY 3, at Liberty Park and Wallace
Through the summer, the restaurant opens at 6:00 am daily - and closes at 8pm on
Brooks Park, both on Lake Henderson. "An American Medley" will be performed by the
Monday-Thursday; 9pm on Friday and Saturday; and 4pm Sunday. However, in September,
Hernando Church of the Nazarene Choir, along with country music by Ryan Weaver and his
the restaurant will extend its hours from 5am-9pm, 7 days per week.
band RYDE, of Floral City. Additionally, there will be music by DJs, food, games for children,
Lisa has been in the restaurant business for many years. Most recently, she owned
and fireworks over Lake Henderson around 9:00 p.m. Due to the low water levels this year,
and operated the Brass Rail in Homosassa, where the family lived for 15 years, before moving
boat ramps have been closed, and the festival cannot be viewed from boats. Attendees may
to Woodpecker Ridge in 2006. Mike is self-employed as a marine surveyor, while Lisa runs the
bring coolers and snacks, but alcohol is prohibited. 87.7 FM radio will broadcast live from the
restaurant with the help of Brad and Monique. The Flanders, who also have a teenage son,
event.
John, a student at Yankeetown School, "Really enjoy the area," said Lisa. "We've joined the
WILLISTON's "Our Hometown Celebration" will also be held on TUESDAY, JULY 3,
V.F.W. I would like to join the Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber of Commerce, when it picks
starting with a parade at 5:00 p.m., led by two educators the town is honoring, Mr. Cornelius
up a little bit," she said. "I've spoken to Sally (Price, chamber president) and want to work with
Williams and Mrs. Kathryn Harris, who will serve as Grand Marshalls. The evening celebra-
her. I'd especially like to see the area grow a bit. We need something for the kids."
tion will be held at Horseman's Park, where the gates will open at 6:00 p.m., and the opening
ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m.; admission is free. There will be food, rides, novelty booths,
musical entertainment, and a fireworks display at sundown, (around 9:30 p.m.) Attendees are
asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets, but no coolers.
CRYSTAL RIVER will start its citizen-funded celebration on WEDNESDAY, JULY 4,
with an 11:00 a.m. Community Picnic at Hunter Springs Park. At sundown, a fireworks display
will be held over Kings Bay.
CEDAR KEY will hold its 4th annual "Clamerica Celebration," on WEDNESDAY,
JULY 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., at City Park on the waterfront, with exhibits, demonstra-
tions, games, contests, and various food - with special attention paid to clams! Activities will
include clam bag races, clam hunts, Cultured Clam Cook-Off, live music (including Used Blues
Band), and fireworks at dusk, weather permitting.
In SPRING HILL, the "Old Fashioned 4th" will be held at the Hernando Beach Club,
3145 Flamingo Drive, Spring Hill, with "Ole Fashioned BBQ" and music by "Cyndi," the one-
lady band! For more information, call 352-688-4976
WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS' 4th of July Celebration will be held at Weeki Wachee
Springs and Buccaneer Bay water park, located at 6131 Commercial Way in Weeki Wachee (at
the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 19 & S.R. 50). Park hours are 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., but people
in the park will be allowed to remain to watch the fireworks show that will be held around 9:15
Brad Flanders, Elizabeth Pugliesi, Michael Flanders, Crystal White and Lisa Flanders at Gobblers
p.m. Discounted admission for adults is $12.95 and for children ages 3 - 10, $8.95. Phone 352-
Eatery Grand Opening. The new ownership brought a complete makeover of the restaurant including
536-2062 or visit the website, www.weekiwachee.com
new kitchen equipment, carpet, tables, chairs and curtains.
DUNNELLON is not presenting a fireworks display. Due to the prolonged recent
drought, INGLIS is not presenting its usual Freedom Celebration this year, that (for the previ-
LAND LAND LAND
ous 11 years) has been made possible through considerable effort on the mayor's part and the
generosity of local merchants.
"Red, White & Blue Collar" BLOOD DRIVE, July 2-8
Several 1 acre parcels starting at $33,900
Local residents can help by donating at LifeSouth centers and blood drive locations
during LifeSouth's "Red, White & Blue Collar Blood Drive" effort on Monday, July 2, through
2 building lots in Cedar Lake Estates $32,900 ea.
Sunday, July 8. Each donor, during this blood drive, will receive a "Red, White and Blue
75 acres in Otter Creek at 10k per acre
Collar" T-shirt and a chance to win a weekend getaway to beautiful Panama City Beach,
Florida. For more information call, toll free, at 1-888-795-2707.
Waterfront on Withlacoochee River
Custom Woodworking
with dock & building $129,900
"Your Plans or Ours"
Call our Office for a FREE List of affordable homes & land, (352) 447-4442
Antique Furniture Refinishing
or stop in to our office at the corner of Hwy 40 and US 19 or go to our
Kitchen Cabinets
Website:
Entertainment Centers
Diamond Investments, Inc.
www.diamondhomesandland.com
Hurrincane Shutters
Darryl A. Diamond
Book Cases
Lic. Real Estate Broker
352-447- 4442
Enviro Group of Florida
Pet Caskets
Real Estate Investment Consultant
Wood Products Div.
352-447-3894
Cell 352-400--0301
48-B U.S. 19 South - Inglis
Tom Robinson