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Pet Patrol

Periodic night lane closures on US 19 in Homosassa Springs

Homosassa Springs, FL Periodic lane closures may take place in both directions of US

19 from W. Green Acres Street to S. Jump Court between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Sunday

through Saturday (August 6 - 12) nights. At least one lane will remain open in each direction

during the nighttime lane closures. Motorists should be alert to lane shifts on US 19.

US 19 and Homosassa Trail intersection update

Homosassa Springs, FL Due to drainage construction work, traffic was shifted July 19

on US 19 (Suncoast Boulevard) near W. Homosassa Trail. As a result, the southbound US

19 left turn onto eastbound Homosassa Trail is temporarily closed. Homosassa Trail on the

west side of US 19 is also temporarily closed to all traffic. Drivers going to the shopping

plaza on the west side of US 19 need to use one of the entrances to the parking lot that is

north of Homosassa Trail.

The temporary closures and detour will be in place until approximately Monday,

August 7, 2017, weather permitting.

This beautiful domestic shorthair female

Detour for southbound US 19 to eastbound Homosassa Trail: Continue south on

cat is Maggie, a gray tabby with a soft coat

US 19 and turn left onto W. Grover Cleveland Boulevard. Turn left onto Ohio Street and go

and emerald green eyes. She has white paws

north to Homosassa Trail.

and a white neck and a small area of white

Commissioner Carnahan to Hold Fire Services Town Hall discussions

around her cute brick colored nose. Com-

Citrus County is currently conducting a nationwide search for a new Fire Chief. We

ing from a hoarding situation, she has just

would like to thank Jim Goodworth for his service and we recognize that choosing the next

become available for adoption. She's shy at

Chief is an important decision and the next step in building fire services in our community.

first, but once she gets to know you, she s

Commissioner and Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners Scott Carna-

very affectionate and trusting. She's hop-

han, who also served as Chairman of the Fire Service Committee, will be holding a series of

ing to find her new home soon. Come meet

Town Hall meetings to discuss fire services and receive your input regarding the provision

darling Maggie at the Citrus County Animal

Oliver is a neutered male of unknown age. of those services, discuss options and alternatives for service and funding. The schedule for

Shelter in the "Meet Your Match Room." He has been with us since August. He is a these meetings is as follows: Thursday, August 17 - Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roos-

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ing hours are Tues, through Sat., 10:00 am who is sweet and playful.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 public.

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The total fiscal year 2018 proposed budget for the District is $181.6 million. The

proposed budget includes more than $77 million for Cooperative Funding Initiatives and

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County Attorney receives Florida Bar Certification

AUGUST 10 · THIRSTY THURSDAY

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Citrus County Attorney Denise Dymond Lyn received notification from The Flor-

SECOND THURSDAY MEETINGS: ·4:00 pm Trustees Meeting

ida Bar Board that she has been certified in City, County & Local Government Law. Board

·4:30 pm Ladies Aux. Meeting & Exec. Board Meeting ·5:30 pm Post Meeting

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Board Certification recognizes attorneys special knowledge, skills and proficiency

AUGUST 12 · SATURDAY

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AUGUST 13 · SUNDAY FUN DAY

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