These are the Joviland guides we think are most useful right now, arranged by season. They are reading guides, not featured homes: we do not list properties and are not a realtor or brokerage. Pick the season you are planning for and follow the links.
Winter: springs and manatees
Cooler months are when manatees gather in the warm spring water of Crystal River. More than 600 migrate to Kings Bay each winter, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the boardwalk at Three Sisters Springs is a well-known place to watch them.
- A Day at the Springs: planning an easy day out on the water or the boardwalk.
- Manatee Season Etiquette: how to enjoy the animals without disturbing them.
Spring: getting a home ready to sell
Many sellers like to prepare in the mild months before summer. Start with the basics and work outward.
- Selling a Home: how the process usually runs, from pricing to closing.
- Home Staging, Explained: decluttering, light and curb appeal.
- Downsizing Tips: for anyone moving to a smaller place.
Summer: storm season readiness
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, per NOAA's National Hurricane Center. Whether you already own a home or are shopping for one, it is worth understanding the risks.
- Getting a Home Hurricane-Ready: preparation before the season begins.
- Flood Zones, Explained: FEMA maps and why flood coverage is a separate policy.
Fall: buying, moving and settling in
Cooler weather makes for easier moving days and more comfortable trail rides.
- Buying a Home, Step by Step: pre-approval through closing.
- Home Inspections, Explained: reading the report with a clear head.
- A Moving-Day Checklist and Your First Week in a New Town.
- Biking the Withlacoochee State Trail: 46 paved miles on a former railroad corridor.
Any time of year
- An Old-Florida History Day: the courthouse museum in Inverness and the ancient mounds near Crystal River.
- A Night at the Theater: live shows at the Art Center of Citrus County.
- Questions to Ask Any Agent: useful before any buying or selling conversation.
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