A Trip Back to 1925 By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Exactly 100 years ago, events in Citrus County occurred that still impact us today. To celebrate my 100th article, let’s set the way-back machine to 1925 and time-travel to a pivotal year...
Citrus County Jobs That Have Faded into History By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society There is a continual cycle of occupations that were once in demand but have faded into history. Each generation employed workers in roles that have largely...
The First Woman Mayor of Inverness By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Kathleen Balasch played many roles in her career: artist, business owner, teacher, City Council member, President of the City Council and the first woman Mayor of Inverness. Early...
Citrus County’s Jeopardy Master By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Question: He was the original host of the Jeopardy TV program from 1964 – 1979 before retiring in Crystal River. Answer: (in the form of a question): Who was Art Fleming? Jeopardy remains...
When Route 66 Rolled Through Citrus County By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society A new highway designated as Route 66 captured the imagination of Americans in the 1950’s. Before the advent of today’s interstate highways, people from the North and Mid-West...
Remembering The Rendezvous – The Grand Dame of Homosassa By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Hundreds of people cruise down the Homosassa River on a typical weekend. As they pass the Riverhaven Marina, boaters are probably not aware that this was once...
