Final Call Today to Help Name the West Citrus Center
Lecanto, FL · September 23, 2026
If you have thoughts on what to call that county complex on Meadowcrest, your window closes at five o'clock today. Until then, grab a second cup of coffee and let the cloud cover roll in.
The Lead
Citrus County’s two-week public submission window to rename the West Citrus Government Center on Meadowcrest Boulevard closes today at 5:00 PM. County officials acquired the multi-office property in 2014 to house branch constitutional offices and bring constitutional services closer to western communities. Commissioners initiated the naming process to evaluate designating the facility as the "Dennis Damato Government Building" in honor of the late commissioner who championed its creation. Residents may submit alternative proposals through the county portal, provided they reflect local historical significance or civic contributions, as policy prohibits naming county facilities after living individuals. County staff will present all qualifying public submissions to the Naming Committee before commissioners review final recommendations at an upcoming regular meeting.
Local Pulse
Commission Accepts Ruling Protecting Neighborhood Greenspace Housing County leaders declined to appeal a court decision blocking an eighty-home subdivision on the former Pine Ridge course.
Water Restrictions Extended Through Next Spring Community Regional water managers kept once-a-week lawn watering rules in place to protect declining aquifer levels across the nature coast.
Today's Outlook
- High 90°F · Low 74°F — Overcast
- Heavy cloud cover will keep the afternoon muggy, so plan strenuous outdoor chores early.
What's On Around Town
Today
Books and Babies Storytime Central Ridge Library (425 W Roosevelt Blvd), Beverly Hills, 10:00–10:30 AM · Free Morning rhymes, sensory play, and early reading fun for little ones.
Classic Car Cruise-In The Front Porch Restaurant (12039 N Florida Ave), Dunnellon, 4:00–5:00 PM · Free Vintage automobiles and casual dinner talk with fellow gearheads.
Cottage Food Workshop UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County (3650 W Sovereign Path), 6:00 PM · Free Learn state regulations for turning your home kitchen recipes into sales.
Tomorrow
Books and Babies Storytime Coastal Region Library (8619 W Crystal St), Crystal River, 10:00–10:30 AM · Free
Top Notch Tapas Cooking Class Citrus County Canning Center (3405 W Sovereign Path), 1:00 PM
Friday
Amaya Live Acoustic Set KC Wine Bistro (564 N Citrus Ave), Crystal River, 6:00 PM
A Bad Year for Tomatoes Valerie Theatre (207 Courthouse Sq), Inverness, 7:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- Paige's Root Beer
- Since 2012, this family-run roadside diner on Norvell Bryant Highway has built a devout following around smash burgers and house-brewed root beer poured into heavy frosted mugs. Their generational draft recipe keeps the tap flowing seven days a week.
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