Citrus County Celebrates Independence Day

Citrus County Celebrates Independence Day    By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society   As we look forward to the nation’s 250th celebration, Inverness City Councilman Tom Craig was curious how we celebrated the 1976 bicentennial milestone in Citrus...

“Can Do” – The Seabees of Citrus County

“Can Do” – The Seabees of Citrus County   By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society   The leaders of the United States knew  that they needed a specialized workforce to build the infrastructure required to win World War II.  They developed an ingenious...

All Roads Lead to Citrus County

All Roads Lead to Citrus County   By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society   We drive, ride bikes and walk on them all the time.  They’re called “traffic arteries” because they carry the lifeblood of our area’s commercial and personal needs.  In the...