Citrus County, located along Florida's west-central coast and the Gulf of Mexico, is approximately 70 miles north of Tampa and 60 miles northwest of Orlando. Citrus County is best known for it's naturally beautiful crystal clear springs, rivers and lakes, and 152,000 acres of preserved wildlife.

The average year-round temperature is 71.2 degrees, with an average of 294 days of sunshine. The wonderful weather and natural beauty provide for a host of outdoor activities. Citrus County offers a wide range of outdoor activities including fresh and salt water fishing, boating, swimming, diving, snorkeling, camping, hunting, tennis and golf at more than 20 area courses. According to national sporting publications, Citrus County is ranked as one of the top 12 best fishing spots in North America.

In addition, other popular Florida attractions such as Disney World, MGM, Sea World, Busch Gardens and Universal Studios are just under a two hour drive from Citrus County.

In addition to the abundance of recreational opportunities Citrus County also provides excellent business opportunities. Manufacturing companies, small businesses and others are thriving in this strong business environment.

Development has increased and a toll way is being built to connect this county to Tampa Florida. The Sun Coast Parkway now extends north to the Citrus County border and has cut the travel time in half. A further extension is planned through Citrus County, west of Citrus Springs. Three exits will give Citrus Springs easy access to this toll way and make it possible to commute to Tampa in under an hour.

Environmentally and ecologically conscious, Citrus County has set aside over 152,000 acres out of its 683-square miles to preserve wildlife. Most noteworthy, Citrus County is the home to the largest herd of endangered manatees in the state. North and eastern sides of the county are bound by the Withlacoochee River, the east by the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes and the west by the Gulf of Mexico. Citrus County has over 52 miles of gulf coast, 106 miles of rivers, and 19,111 acres of lakes. The 30 or so natural springs flow over 600 million gallons of water daily.

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