Love In Citrus County By : Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to take a humorous look at dating, love and marriage in Citrus County’s history. Some of our younger readers may be surprised to learn that the...
The Great Polio Epidemic By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society This disease has been around for thousands of years. It reared its head across the globe during the early part of the 20th century and was responsible for substantial loss of life and lasting...
The Birth of Citrus Memorial Hospital By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Reliance on Hospitals in Other Counties Early settlers in Citrus County were primarily served by a local doctor. Seriously sick or injured patients had to be transported to a...
The Fish That Made The Nature Coast Famous By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Exactly sixty years ago this week, Crystal River and Weeki Wachee were at the epicenter of the entertainment world. Reporters across the county traveled to our area for the...
Florida Speed Traps By : Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Visitors traveling though small towns in Florida learned to dread the view of the flashing lights in their rearview mirrors. Emerging from behind a bush or billboard, a “Buford T. Justice”...
LC Yeomans: Commercial Fisherman, Legislator, Conservationist By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society You may have seen signs for a city recreation area on North Turkey Oak Drive in Crystal River named Yeomans Park. This is the story about the park’s...
