“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 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...
The Future Farmers of Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society The annual Citrus County Fair will be kicking off next week. In addition to the usual carnival food and amusement rides, you’ll see a dedicated group of youths proudly...
Homespun Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Long before today’s big-box stores, Citrus County’s early residents had to find ways to produce their own food, clothes and hygiene products. The processes could be labor intensive but...
Flying Saucers in Citrus County? By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society All eyes in America were on the lookout for “flying saucers” in the skies after World War II. People in Citrus County were no exception and many claimed to have seen strange...
A Citrus County Valentines Day By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society The marketing of Valentine’s Day begins right after Christmas today. Stores rush to pack their holiday decorations away before New Years Day and replace them with decorative...
Wild Citrus – More Than Manatees By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Citrus County has teemed with a surprising assortment of wildlife over the years. Some have disappeared due to growth encroaching into their habitat. Others have survived and...
Monitoring the Pulse of Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society While national headlines may grab our attention, local events are an important part of everyday life. Community newspapers, such as the Citrus County Chronicle, kept...
A Look at the Floral City Water Association By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society There is an old saying that “Water is Life”. The early pioneers of Citrus County needed ample supplies of clear freshwater for their families, farms and ranches. ...
Old-Time Sugar Cane Grinding By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Every Fall the descendants of our pioneer families gather to continue the age-old ritual of sugar cane grinding. It’s an opportunity to renew family connections and welcome...
