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ocala floridaGreat Location Just 70 to 80 minutes from Tampa or Orlando, we're close enough to visit these great cities, yet far enough to leave the traffic, crowds and Inflation behind. Citrus County Is 30 minutes from one of Florida's most exciting growth areas, ocala florida, with its thoroughbred horse farms, and only 45 minutes to Gainesville, famous for the University of Florida campus and Shands Teaching Hospital. Fabulous outdoor recreational facilities Aptly referred to as "Mother Nature's Theme Park", Citrus County has 22 miles of lakes, 7 rivers and a Gulf of Mexico coastline. Enhanced by our beautiful weather, individuals and families can golf (Citrus Springs has 2 championship courses - there are 14 in Citrus County), fish, snorkel, scuba dive, boat, sail, canoe, hike, bike, horseback ride, bird watch and more. See the manatee in Homosassa or watch a magnificent sunset over Fort Island Beach in Crystal River. The Withlacoochee State Forest was named one of the "Top 10 Coolest Places You've Never Seen" in North America by the World Wildlife Fund. The forest is home to hundreds of species of wildlife and is situated just a few miles south of Citrus Springs. CLICK HERE to learn more about ocala florida Ideal climate Situated at one of the highest elevations In Florida, Citrus Springs is blessed with cooling breezes from the Gulf of Mexico. There are 3 seasons to enjoy (no snow!) and surprisingly, an average annual temperature of 71.2 degrees with about 220 days per year falling Into a "comfort zone" requiring neither cooling nor heating Abundant water supply While much of Florida suffers from near critical water shortages, Citrus County is in the enviable position of being on top of the Ocala Aquifer, a virtually inexhaustible underground water supply. CLICK HERE to learn more | |||