River Oaks Rezoning Clears Way for 667-Home Development
Lecanto, FL · September 2, 2026
Overcast skies are rolling across the ridge early this morning. Keep an eye out for passing showers as you head out the door today.
The Lead
A major residential expansion is moving forward along the northern corridor after Citrus County commissioners granted comprehensive plan and zoning approvals for the proposed River Oaks development. Planned by PulteGroup under its Del Webb brand, the project envisions 667 single-family homes designed for active adults across 270 acres situated along State Road 200, just west of North Tram Road near the Marion County line.
The rezoning shifts the property from low-density residential to a planned development designation, accommodating amenity centers, walking trails, and internal infrastructure. During public hearings, discussions focused on traffic management along the State Road 200 corridor and regional aquifer protections. With land-use designations secured, developers will submit detailed engineering and stormwater construction plans to county staff before breaking ground.
Local Pulse
Annual 'Two Good Soles' Drive Begins Donation bins are open at county facilities through September to collect new footwear for local students.
Commissioners Convene Afternoon Special Session The Board meets at 1:00 PM today in the Inverness courthouse chambers for scheduled business.
Courthouse Boil Water Notice Lifted Testing confirmed tap water safety throughout the downtown Inverness courthouse complex, ending last week's advisory.
Today's Outlook
- High 86°F · Low 76°F — Rain showers (51% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a rain jacket handy as scattered afternoon downpours move across the ridge.
What's On Around Town
Citrus Springs: Advisory Council Meeting Citrus Springs Community Center (1570 W Citrus Springs Blvd), 9:00 AM Public discussion on community improvement projects and neighborhood maintenance items.
Beverly Hills: Books & Babies Storytime Central Ridge Library (425 W Roosevelt Blvd), 10:00–10:30 AM Interactive fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and early literacy activities for infants and caregivers.
Crystal River: ¡Pequeños Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime Coastal Region Library (8619 W Crystal St), 11:00–11:30 AM Dual-language stories and songs in English and Spanish for young learners.
Crystal River: Beginner Ukulele Workshop Coastal Region Library (8619 W Crystal St), 2:30–3:30 PM Free introductory music class teaching basic chords and strumming patterns.
Spotlight & Story
- Lecanto
- Before 19th-century homesteaders and phosphate miners arrived, early Spanish surveyors christened this rolling ridge "Lecanto," widely translated as "charming spot" or "pretty place". The descriptive moniker outlasted early timber camps to anchor our community at the county's geographic crossroads.
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