Waterway Cleanup Signups Close Today, Plus Weekend Farmers Markets
Lecanto, FL · September 4, 2026
Today marks the registration deadline for this month's countywide waterway cleanup, just as the weekend slate kicks into gear. Grab a cup of coffee and take a quick look at what is ahead before you sign off for the week.
The Lead
Registration officially closes today, Friday, September 4, for the 37th Annual Lakes, Rivers, and Coastal Cleanup scheduled for September 19. Organized as part of Save Our Waters Week, the initiative mobilizes hundreds of neighbors, school teams, and civic clubs across the Tsala Apopka chain, the Homosassa, and local shorelines to pull tons of discarded debris from public waterways. Organizers rely on today's final signups to map out staging sites, distribute safety gear, and ensure volunteer supply allotments are locked in before materials ship.
For residents looking closer to home this weekend, Saturday morning brings the return of the Market at the Depot in Inverness, running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with seasonal produce, fresh seafood, and craft booths along the trail. Group site rosters for the cleanup head to team leaders early next week.
Local Pulse
Commission Weighs Pine Ridge Court Ruling County commissioners convened in special session this week to review legal options and decide whether to file an appeal.
County Advances Annual Road Preservation Work Specialized crews are applying surface rejuvenation treatments across local routes to extend pavement life and prevent costly asphalt rebuilding.
Today's Outlook
- High 88°F · Low 75°F — Drizzle (36% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy today for passing light showers during your afternoon drive.
What's On Around Town
Crystal River: Chamber Warehouse Cleanout Citrus County Chamber of Commerce (915 N Suncoast Blvd), 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Help organize seasonal event supplies and enjoy a complimentary volunteer lunch.
Homosassa: Adults Create Acrylic Painting Homosassa Public Library (4100 S Grandmarch Ave), 2:30–4:00 PM Step-by-step guidance painting seasonal lavender bouquets on canvas.
Inverness: Citrus Hurricanes Varsity Football Citrus High School Stadium (600 W Highland Blvd), 7:00 PM Cheer the home team under the lights against South Marion.
Inverness: Boeing Boeing Valerie Theatre (207 Courthouse Square), 7:30 PM Classic swinging-sixties farce comedy live on the downtown stage.
Spotlight & Story
- Rock Crusher Canyon Pavilion
- For decades, heavy machinery blasted and carved out limestone from this deep open pit to supply roadbeds across the county. In 1994, developers smoothed the 60-foot sheer walls, seeded the amphitheater floor with turf, and opened the sunken quarry for live concerts.
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