Local Real Estate Association Joins Expanded Regional MLS Network

Lecanto, FL · July 24, 2026

Friday afternoon brings that familiar weekend ease, provided you can beat the traffic building up along County Road 491.

📰 The Lead

The Realtors Association of Citrus County has officially completed its transition to become a corporate shareholder of Stellar MLS, linking local agents to one of the nation's largest multiple listing service platforms. Under the new agreement, roughly 950 local real estate professionals gain exclusive access to a broader technology network and regional inventory while keeping the association independently operated. For buyers and sellers across the Lecanto area, the partnership means local listings will gain significantly wider exposure across Florida's expanding markets. Association leadership noted that matching member demand for advanced digital tools drove the multi-year effort to secure the platform. The transition went live this week, marking a major milestone for local real estate infrastructure.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • New Utility Office Location — Citrus County’s Utility Business Services office reminds residents that its permanent home is now operating at 3876 West Country Hill Drive.

  • Supply Lists Released For Schools — Families can now access official school supply lists online ahead of the upcoming academic year.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 97°F · Low 75°F — Overcast
    • High humidity and thick cloud cover make for a sticky afternoon, so keep extra water handy.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Sunset Yoga on the Lawn — Riverside Park, Inverness, 6:00–7:00 PM Unwind with a free all-levels flow overlooking the water before weekend crowds arrive.

  • Inverness: Friday Night Market — Courthouse Square, 6:00–9:00 PM Stroll local artisan booths, food trucks, and live acoustic music in the historic district.

  • Crystal River: Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour — Kings Bay, 8:00 AM Early morning paddle highlighting local marine ecosystems and summer wildlife activity.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Withlacoochee State Trail
    • Stretching for 46 paved miles along an abandoned railroad line, this multi-use path offers a shaded canopy of pines and hardwoods right through the region, welcoming thousands of cyclists and weekend walkers.

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