Crystal River waterfront

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Great marina in Citrus County

Riverhaven Marina is a great place to buy or store a boat! They have the largest dry storage facility in Citrus County and also have boat rentals, used boat sales, and a great service department.

Ask for Doug or Adam — they are great guys, and will help you find the right boat for your needs. I bought a 2004 Hurricane deck boat there last year, and these guys were very helpful. I knew nothing about boats, but they steered me in the right direction.

Whether it’s boat storage, used boats, boat, or boat rentals in Citrus County, Homosassa, or Crystal River, Riverhaven Marina is the place to go.

January 29, 2009 at 1:20 pm Comment (1)

Save Three Sisters Springs

Three Sisters Springs is a complex of three spring areas, with many vents and sand boils that help feed Kings Bay, the headwaters of Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida. These springs also constitute one of the most important natural warm-water refuges for the endangered Florida manatee.

Kings Bay and the Three Sisters Springs also attract large numbers of boaters, recreational divers, snorkelers, and swimmers, many of whom seek out manatees for a close viewing experience. The influx of visitors, primarily there to see manatees, provides a major economic impact to the Crystal River community.

The mouth of the Three Sisters run is blocked by concrete posts to prevent boat access; only swimmers, canoers, and kayakers can enter. The land around the springs is private and posted and much of it has been extensively dredged to allow homes to be built along the channels and have access to Kings Bay.

The Three Sisters Springs property is in danger of being developed and land acquisition of the springs and vulnerable parts of the spring basin remains the single most important protection strategy.

Three Sisters is a critical refuge for the manatee, and it would truly be a tragedy if they were to lose this habitat.

January 25, 2009 at 9:31 pm Comments (0)

Painter / handyman in Ocala / Gainesville / Crystal River


If you are looking for a painter in Ocala or a handyman in Gainesville or Crystal River, you should check out Reel Handy, LLC.

These guys do great work and are very affordable. They have done lots of painting work and flooring, tub/shower glazing in Ocala, Gainesville, and Crystal River. They also do any sort of handyman work like carpentry, woodworking, roofing, home repair, or even debris removal.

If you need a painter in Gainesville or a handyman in Ocala, these guys are the best. You can reach them at 352-220-9626 or at www.reelhandy.biz.

January 24, 2009 at 2:06 pm Comments (0)