Crystal River has spent years studying Kings Bay's congestion, anchoring, and derelict-vessel problems, and residents say it's time the city turned those studies into real action for the waterway.

County commissioners have a busy Monday ahead: they'll vote on a name for Ozello's expanded waterfront park (nearly 95% of suggestions favor "Pirates Cove"), weigh three expansion plans for the county's busiest boat launch at Fort Island Trail Park, and discuss a permanent recognition wall for six Citrus County veterans newly inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, a marsh fire near Potts Preserve grew to about 92 acres overnight, though it's 30% contained and no structures are threatened.

In schools, Citrus Springs Middle School musicians auditioned for the Florida All-State Band and Crystal River High School students traded their classroom for candlelight to try their hand at medieval manuscript transcription. Plus, catch a Coastal Cleanup at Cedar Key, live music from Jack Knife and Groove 41, the Crystal River Nights Concert Series, and six food trucks around town this weekend.

Pirates Cove appears here to stay.
Citrus County Chronicle
County commissioners vote Monday on a name for Ozello's expanded waterfront park, after nearly 95% of public suggestions favored "Pirates Cove."
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Crystal River Has Studied Kings Bay for Years. Residents Say It's Time for Action
Citrus County Chronicle
Crystal River has spent years studying Kings Bay's congestion, anchoring, and derelict-vessel problems, and residents are now pushing the city to turn those studies into real action for the waterway.
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Lots of boats. Not enough room.
Citrus County Chronicle
Citrus County commissioners meet Monday to weigh three expansion plans for Fort Island Trail Park, the county's busiest boat launch, including one that would add a new ramp and two launch lanes.
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Six Citrus County Veterans Earn a Place in the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame
Citrus County Chronicle
Six Citrus County veterans have been inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame, and county commissioners meet Monday to discuss a permanent recognition wall honoring their service.
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Chamber and UF/IFAS Extension Give 100+ Students a Look at Agriculture Careers
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
The Citrus County Chamber partnered with UF/IFAS Extension and Citrus County Schools to give more than 100 local high schoolers hands-on exposure to agriculture, tech, business, and animal-care careers at the CF Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus.
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Marsh Fire Near Potts Preserve Grows to 92 Acres, 30% Contained
Citrus County Chronicle
A marsh fire near Potts Preserve grew to about 92 acres overnight and was 30% contained Friday morning; Florida Forest Service crews are making helicopter water drops, and no structures are threatened.
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Citrus Springs Middle School Musicians Audition for Florida All-State Band
Citrus County Chronicle
Some of Citrus Springs Middle School's top young musicians auditioned this week for a spot in the Florida All-State Middle School Band.
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History Comes to Life at Crystal River High School
Citrus County School District
Crystal River High School World History students traded their classroom for candlelight, hand-transcribing documents to experience what it took to preserve knowledge before the printing press.
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2026 Coastal Cleanup - Cedar Key at Cedar Key Public Beach
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 12 PM
Cedar Key City Park
192 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Join us for the 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026!
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Rainbow Lakes Estates Lego Build & Chill Club
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
4020 SW Deepwater Ct., Dunnellon, FL 34431
Looking for a fun, creative way to connect with the community? Come join us for our LEGO Build & Chill Club!
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Brynn's Bytes (American | Seafood | Wings)
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 12 PM – 10 PM
Low Key Hideaway
12050 FL-24, Cedar Key, FL 32625
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Death By Hummuscide (Hummus | Greek)
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 3 PM – 9 PM
Aggregation Distilling Company
255 SE US Hwy 19, Unit 4, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Spice Corner (Indian)
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Homosassa Distillery & Brewing Co
8759 W. Tradeways Ct, Homosassa, FL 34448
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Sip Away
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Crystal River Main Street
532 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
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Georgia Boy Southern BBQ & Seafood (BBQ | Seafood)
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Crystal River Main Street
532 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
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Sugar Daddz (Desserts | Tacos)
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Crystal River Downtown | Concert Series
532 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
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Jack Knife at Crystal Harley-Davidson
Jack Knife
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 12 PM – 4 PM
1147 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448
A Kick-Ass Rock and Roll Show
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Groove 41 at The Shed (Old Homosassa)
Groove 41
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
MacRaes of Homosassa
5300 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL
The ultimate in waterfront dining, right on the Homosassa River.
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Crystal River Nights Concert Series at Crystal River Town Square
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
559 N. Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
Join us for this FREE concert at Crystal River Town Square as we rock out to the big stage and enjoy great live music. Bring your chairs but leave coolers and outside alcohol at home.
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