Fresh Produce at the Depot Market and Live Weekend Comedy
Lecanto, FL · August 15, 2026
Happy Saturday — the morning air carries a familiar August warmth while local vendors unpack fresh goods down at the market.
The Lead
Citrus County received national recognition this week, earning 17 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties for innovative public programs managed out of the Lecanto administrative complex. The annual accolades spotlight local initiatives that improve municipal services and community care without increasing tax burdens.
Among the standout honored projects is a partnership between Citrus County Animal Services and high school vocational programs, allowing students to earn certified veterinary assistant credentials through hands-on shelter work. Other recognized efforts include an adaptive aquatic restoration program to clear floating vegetation from local waterways and new transparent public reporting portals. County administrators noted the awards validate long-term investments in cross-departmental efficiency, with staff already preparing submissions for next year's operational review.
Local Pulse
Elections Office Releases Sample Ballots Registered voters can now review precinct sample ballots online ahead of Tuesday's primary election.
County Parks Initiate Late-Summer Upgrades Maintenance teams are resurfacing high-traffic walking paths across district parks through the end of the month.
Today's Outlook
- High 91°F · Low 74°F — Overcast
- Expect thick cloud cover throughout the day, keeping afternoon conditions humid but slightly shielded.
What's On Around Town
Inverness: Market at the Depot Depot Pavilion (300 N Apopka Ave), 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Browse fresh local produce, baked goods, and handcrafted artisan items.
Citrus Hills: Suncatcher Craft Workshop Activity Center, 12:00–2:00 PM Design your own vibrant glass piece during a relaxed afternoon class.
Inverness: The Return of the Chick Magnets Valerie Theatre (207 Courthouse Square), 2:00 PM Catch an original 1980s rock comedy performance on stage.
Inverness: RC Drag Racing Citrus County Fairgrounds (3600 S Florida Ave), 5:00 PM Watch high-speed miniature dragsters race under the evening lights.
Spotlight & Story
- The Old Lecanto Schoolhouse
- Long before Educational Path held thousands of students, early 20th-century Lecanto children learned in a one-room wooden schoolhouse near the railroad tracks. Today, the area hosts a consolidated educational village serving pupils from kindergarten through high school.
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