Saturday Home Expo and a Milestone Groundbreaking Ahead
Lecanto, FL · September 25, 2026
Packing a stadium seat for the evening kickoff is about the only chore on today's docket before the weekend takes off. With mild afternoon temperatures settling in, it’s prime time to get outside.
The Lead
The weekend calendar across Citrus County kicks into high gear tomorrow, led by a milestone community celebration and the return of a fall tradition. In Citrus Springs, Habitat for Humanity will break ground on its 300th home build at 11:00 AM, marking decades of volunteer labor providing affordable shelter to local families with a block party featuring food trucks, vendors, and children's activities.
Over in Inverness, the Citrus County Fair Auditorium opens its doors Saturday morning for the annual Fall Home and Garden Show, drawing local landscapers, contractors, and nursery specialists for a full day of indoor exhibitions. Meanwhile, downtown’s historic Valerie Theatre hosts the opening run of the lighthearted stage comedy A Bad Year for Tomatoes. Those planning to attend the theater should secure balcony or floor seats before box-office cutoff on Saturday afternoon.
Local Pulse
Crews Advance Norvell Bryant Retail Groundwork Business Heavy equipment is actively grading commercial pads near Black Diamond to prepare the site for future retail tenants.
Regional Transportation Board Cancels October Session Transit The Hernando-Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization has called off its next board meeting, pushing regional business to November.
Panther Football Hits Road for Conference Clash Schools Lecanto’s varsity squad travels to Lake Weir tonight for a 7:30 kickoff seeking their second win of the season.
Today's Outlook
- High 83°F · Low 66°F — Partly cloudy
- Expect comfortable warmth this afternoon, though you might want light sleeves once temperatures dip tonight.
What's On Around Town
Today
Live Music: Amaya KC Wine Bistro (564 N Citrus Ave), Crystal River, 6:00–9:00 PM Acoustic pop and soulful tunes over relaxed downtown dinner drinks.
Stage Comedy: A Bad Year for Tomatoes Valerie Theatre (207 Courthouse Sq), Inverness, 7:00 PM · $25 A witty small-town comedy following a retired actress escaping Hollywood drama.
Varsity Football: Lecanto at Lake Weir Lake Weir High School Stadium (10351 SE Maricamp Rd), Ocala, 7:30 PM · Paid Cheer on the Panthers under the Friday night lights in Marion County.
Tomorrow
- Fall Home and Garden Show Citrus County Fair Auditorium (3600 S Florida Ave), Inverness, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Free
- Habitat 300th Build Groundbreaking Citrus Springs Neighborhood, Citrus Springs, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · Free
- Little Makers: Fall Fun Central Ridge Library (425 W Roosevelt Blvd), Beverly Hills, 11:00 AM–Noon · Free
Sunday
- Stage Comedy: A Bad Year for Tomatoes Valerie Theatre (207 Courthouse Sq), Inverness, 2:00 PM · $25
Spotlight & Story
- Withlacoochee State Trail
- Stretching 46 paved miles along the former Atlantic Coast Line corridor, Florida's longest continuous rail-trail sees more than 400,000 visitors yearly. Cyclists who pause near the Citrus Springs trailhead still spot the original railroad mile markers embedded in the grass.
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