Guides
Guides & extras
Practical guides from Joviland.
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A Day at the Springs in Citrus County
Plan a day at Citrus County's springs: Three Sisters Springs, Homosassa Springs and nearby coastal parks, with practical tips for a Nature Coast outing.
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A Moving-Day Checklist for Citrus County Moves
A practical moving-day checklist: what to do weeks ahead, the night before, on the day itself and in the first hours at your new Citrus County home.
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Getting a Home Hurricane-Ready on the Nature Coast
General steps for getting a Citrus County home ready for hurricane season: openings, roof, yard, supplies, documents and checking your flood coverage.
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Manatee Season Etiquette in Crystal River
How to watch manatees respectfully in Crystal River and Homosassa: where to see them, how to behave on boardwalks and on the water, and what to avoid.
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Home Inspections, Explained for Citrus County Buyers
What a home inspection usually covers, what it does not, how to prepare, and how buyers and sellers in Citrus County can use the report in general terms.
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Your First Week in a New Town: Settling Into Citrus County
A day-by-day plan for your first week after moving to Citrus County: essentials, paperwork, getting your bearings and finding springs, trails and museums.
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Biking the Withlacoochee State Trail from Inverness
A practical guide to biking the paved Withlacoochee State Trail from the Inverness trailhead: its rail history, planning a ride, safety and what to bring.
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A Night at the Theater in Citrus County
Planning a night of live theater in Citrus County: the Art Center's 200-seat stage in Hernando, how to choose a show, and tips for an easy evening out.
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Downsizing Tips for a Smaller Home or a Nature Coast Move
Practical downsizing tips for a move to a smaller home: where to start, deciding what stays, handling heirlooms and planning around your new floor plan.
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Flood Zones, Explained for Citrus County Homeowners
What flood zones are, how to look up a Citrus County address on FEMA flood maps, why flood insurance is separate, and what to ask before buying or selling.
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Questions to Ask Any Real Estate Agent Before You Hire
A practical list of questions to ask any real estate agent before buying or selling in Citrus County: experience, communication, fees, pricing and process.
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An Old-Florida History Day in Citrus County
Plan a history day in Citrus County: ancient mounds at Crystal River, the 1912 courthouse museum in Inverness, a rail-trail and the springs' early tourism.