Citrus County’s Historic Restaurants By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society We all have our favorite local restaurants. There are some interesting stories behind three establishments that were once part of everyday life, but have passed into memory of...
Beverly Hills – That’s Where They Want To Be By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Beverly Hills is a testament to a man who was not interested in just building houses and hurrying away to the next big deal. This is the story of Samuel J. Kellner, a...
Duck and Cover – Civil Defense in Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society On the morning of Friday October 26, 1962, most of my classmates were intently watching the Southern skies during recess. Some of the older students had told us that...
Ghosts of Elections Past in Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Citrus County has had more than it’s share of controversial elections over the years. Relatives campaigned against relatives. Election officials were arrested and sent to...
Citrus County’s Beloved Sheriff By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Mayberry had Sheriff Andy Taylor, the wise and folksy lawman who didn’t feel the need to always carry a gun. Long before that TV show hit the airwaves, Citrus County elected a real-life...
Van Ness Takes on the Railroad and Big Phosphate By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society At a time when the railroad and phosphate industries ran Citrus County, a shrewd local rancher stood up to these Corporate Goliaths and outfoxed them both. This is the...
More Famous Citrus Visitors By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society “In the history of sports, there’s only been four men who stepped larger than life: Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Muhammad Ali and Joe DiMaggio.” All four of them have either visited or lived in...
The Great Inverness Bank Robbery By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Reacting to a past article on “The Pioneer Banks of Citrus County”, a reader asked for more information about an Inverness bank robbery that occurred in 1962. Buckle up, because this...
Citrus County’s Famous Visitors By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Seemingly off the beaten path, Citrus County has had a surprising number of famous visitors over the years. Past articles have explored noted people who have made our area their homes...
Simply Elvis Tour Group From The United Kingdom Visits the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum in Inverness Florida By: Steve Steve Hrycaj, Citrus County Historical Society On Saturday ,April 27,2024, the Simply Elvis Tour Group from the United Kingdom, with 39 members...
