County Approves New 38-Unit Townhome Development Following Long Debate

Lecanto, FL · July 27, 2026

Kicking off the week with fresh housing developments on the table and a busy slate of local happenings.

📰 The Lead

Citrus County Commissioners have officially approved a 38-unit townhome planned unit development, greenlighting the project following a lengthy public hearing. Proposed by Townsley Construction, the Hills of Lecanto development split local neighbors and supporters over density and neighborhood character. To address community concerns, commissioners attached strict design and utility stipulations to the approval, requiring the developer to implement comprehensive off-site sewer improvements before breaking ground. The project marks another step in managing the region's steady residential growth while balancing infrastructure demands. County staff will oversee engineering reviews in the coming weeks to finalize connection timelines and utility easements.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Mobile Home Fire Consumes Property — Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a late-night residential fire on South Easy Street that left a mobile home a total loss, with animal services assisting numerous cats at the scene.

  • Clerk Launches New Foreclosure Platform — The Citrus County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller transitioned to a modernized foreclosure sale platform designed to streamline public auctions.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 87°F · Low 77°F — Rain showers (44% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep an umbrella handy as afternoon rain showers sweep across the area.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Crystal River: Card Making Workshop — Coastal Region Library, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Get creative with provided craft materials and design a personalized greeting card.

  • Crystal River: Master Gardener Seminar — Coastal Region Library, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Learn expert tips on selecting plants that support local pollinators in your garden.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Citrus County Canning Center Equipped with commercial-grade pressure canners, water bath equipment, and expert guidance, this local resource helps residents safely preserve seasonal garden harvests and home-grown produce right here in the community.

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