A New Surface for the High School Track

Lecanto, FL · May 30, 2026

The clouds are hanging low this morning, providing a welcome break from the direct sun for any planned yard work.

📰 The Lead

The rhythmic sound of sneakers on the Lecanto High School track will take a hiatus starting Monday. Crews are scheduled to begin a full resurfacing of the facility, a project aimed at repairing the wear and tear from both the competitive season and the heavy use by local walkers and joggers. This means today and tomorrow are your last chances for a weekend workout on the current surface before the gates are locked for the week-long project. While the closure is a temporary inconvenience for the morning exercise crowd, the result will be a high-traction, joint-friendly surface ready for the summer heat. If you usually count your laps here, you might want to pivot your Sunday routine toward the trails at the community park until the gates reopen next weekend.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Hurricane Tax Holiday Ends — This is the final weekend to purchase generators, batteries, and flashlights tax-free before the state program expires.

  • Watering Restrictions Enforced — Citrus County Utilities reminds residents that twice-a-week watering schedules remain mandatory as we transition into the drier June heat.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 85°F · Low 76°F — Overcast
    • Keep the sunglasses handy for the glare, but you can likely skip the heavy sunscreen.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Community Yoga in the Park — Lecanto Community Park, 9:00 AM Start your Saturday with a guided stretch under the oaks — bring a mat.

  • Crystal River: Farmers Market — Town Square, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fresh produce and local honey just a ten-minute drive west.

  • Inverness: Saturday Night Cruise-In — Historic Downtown, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Classic cars and oldies music fill the streets of our neighbor to the east.

  • Homosassa: Live Music at the Shed — The Shed at MacRae’s, 6:00 PM Catch some local tunes right on the river as the sun goes down.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Black Diamond Quarry
    • Once a working limestone mine, this site was transformed into one of the most dramatic golf landscapes in the country. The course features holes carved directly into 80-foot sheer cliffs, offering a rugged look at the area's industrial history.

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