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Plenty to get involved with. Habitat breaks ground on its first Levy County home, Brooksville's street market returns on the 19th, New Port Richey reopens its fishing pier, and Wakulla stages a fashion show pulled from its own history. |
Trivia Question❓The Nature Coast region is known for its exceptional freshwater springs, but can you name the type of aquifer system that feeds the hundreds of natural springs found throughout Florida, including those along the Nature Coast? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Habitat for Humanity of the Nature Coast will break ground on its first Levy County home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, on Northeast 122nd Court in Bronson. Read More... |
The fishing pier at New Port Richey's James E. Grey Preserve is open again after a restoration that cost just over $50,800. Read More... |
Quote Of The Day |
When a community lays a foundation, restores a pier, opens a door to opportunity, or gathers to celebrate the turning of a season, it is quietly declaring that the place and its people are worth investing in. On Florida's Nature Coast, that declaration is being made in ways both large and small every single week. |
Secret Little Hack |
Fish Right After Restoration When a public fishing pier or dock reopens after repairs, the weeks immediately following are often the best time to visit. Construction disturbance tends to settle out, and fish are drawn back quickly to the new structure, pilings, and shadow lines. Bring a light rod and arrive early in the morning or around dusk for the best action. Freshwater and saltwater spots alike along the Nature Coast tend to see a noticeable uptick in activity once a restored structure has had just a little time to attract baitfish and the predators that follow them. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The Floridan Aquifer System |
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