Old Citrus County Courthouse
                                                                                              

     Welcome to Citrus County
Where Man and Manatee Play
                                                                                                                                                        

   Watered by seven spring-driven rivers and wrapped in verdant forest, Citrus County may be Florida’s most natural attraction!  If variety is the essence of the Florida experience, then from its unspoiled shore on the Gulf of Mexico to its rolling hills and sparkling lakes, Citrus County residents have it all.

Located at the hub of Florida’s Nature Coast, 70 miles north of Tampa and St. Petersburg and 60 miles northwest of Orlando, Citrus County rises from the clear, azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the west to the rolling green pastures where horses graze in the county’s central region and falls again in the east to the streams, lakes and thick forest of the Withlacoochee region.

On the northern and eastern borders, the Withlacoochee River presents 45 miles of river front beauty and recreational opportunity. Northeast of Inverness, the long, lazy Withlacoochee helps refresh the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes, a 23,000 acre bass-rich playground for fisherman and a wetland home for a dozen species of bird and mammal considered rare elsewhere in America.

Along U.S. 19, a string of first and second magnitude springs give birth to Citrus County’s other protean, crystal clear rivers, including the Homosassa, the Chassahowitzka, and the Crystal River. Flowing at a constant temperature of 72 degrees, these spring- spawned streams provide the endangered West Indian Manatee, America’s largest fresh water mammal, with its favored winter home. The people of Citrus County take pride in assisting state and federal efforts to protect this American cousin of the elephant. Large herds of manatee are seen from December through March.

Few Counties in Florida enjoy a better year-round climate than Citrus County.  Summer days average 82 degrees, moderated by constant breezes from the lakes and the Gulf of Mexico; while winter lows average 62 degrees, encouraging the dedicated gardner to experiment with a wide variety of flowers and vegetables every month of the year. Rainfall averages 45 to 52 inches, most of it falling during summer months.

Benefiting from well managed growth for the past two decades, Citrus County is home to more than 123,717 residents. With relatively inexpensive land, the cost of living index ranked Citrus County 52 out of Florida’s 67 counties. Quality of life second to none has attracted a balanced population mix of both retirees and young families. Opportunities for young professionals and business people in Citrus County are extensive, with a continued, healthy economic growth in the 21st Century forecasted by most Florida experts.

Recreational opportunities include water sports, boating, fishing, golfing, youth and adult sports leagues, bowling, camping, picnicking, and a number of other activities.

Citrus County’s economy is driven by tourism, retailing, construction, services, and agriculture. The county as a whole, is enjoying steady growth in light industry.  Boat manufacturing and electronics highlight the manufacturing sector.  Limerock is mined along the county’s southern border and dolomite is mined in the northwestern corner of the county.

Florida Power Corporation is one of the county’s largest employers, operating five generating plants at its Crystal River Complex. This important power complex also includes a museum and information center. 

A sophisticated network of medical services are available to all Citrus County residents, anchored by two major hospitals. Citrus Memorial Hospital serves the east side of the county, while Seven Rivers Hospital serves the west side of the county.

**Some of the above information was provided as an excerpt from the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Directory. If you would like a directory, please e-mail Harry by clicking the “E-Mail Harry” button on the left and completing the requested information.
                    

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