What’s new in Citrus County “To Do” 

In this week’s blog, I feature  events in Inverness: 352 Talent Night,”   Zen Wood’s Golf Club ( invites a different kind of golf experience) and Whispering Pines Park now offers a new walking trail that also encourages book reading for children… read as you walk (the park is free).

There is a special event Saturday night (May 9)  in Inverness 352  Talent Night…Bringing you a night of singers, dancers, musicians and surprises at the beautiful Valerie Theatre. Local talent. Real people. Your neighbors. One unforgettable night. Make it a full evening — grab dinner, drinks, or a sweet treat beforehand at some of Inverness’s finest establishments:

The SideBar Tavern     Twysted Vyne

Coaches Pub & Eatery   Nine State Brewery

The Train Station    Pine Street Pub

Stumpknockers On The Square    Salty Dogs Steamer & Bar

Sweet Alps Ice Cream Inverness   La Pergola Italian Argentinian Ristorante  Ally J’s

📍 Valerie Theatre — 207 Courthouse Square, Inverness FL

📅 Saturday May 9th 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW — choose your own seat!  👉 valerietheatre.ludus.com

A step above the average driving range,  Zen Woods Golf Club in Inverness offers a variety of activities: putting … practice… golfing …special golf events (glow golf) and social activities including karaoke and trivia nights.  What distinguishes this golf club is it really has  a par 3 golf course, and there is a bar and restaurant.  According o the Internet and their website …people say that this golf course offers a fun nine hole Par 3 course with artificial greens and tee boxes along with the driving range featuring top tracer technology.  People  also highlight the delicious food, including boom, boom shrimp. “Our  signature part three demands precision and our lighted night golf events turn the game into a spectacle!”  https://zenwoodsgolfclub.com/;  30 minute drive from Black Diamond, 44 past downtown area heading toward I 75 turn left at Gospel Island.  352-726-3113; 

Whispering Pines Park (free admission) …from Facebook:  Last week, we celebrated the completion of a new Storybook Trail at Whispering Pines Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This exciting addition is made possible through the Education Community Service Program of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Inverness. Storybook Trails bring the magic of reading outdoors, featuring pages from children’s books along a scenic path. The trail spans a .7-mile walk on the Red Trail, with pedestals placed along the path showcasing pages from stories that will be updated regularly, so each visit offers a new adventure to enjoy!

Thank you to the GFWC Woman’s Club of Inverness for bringing this project to life and their continued commitment to the betterment of our community.

We invite everyone to come explore, read, and make memories along the trail!   And there is a splash pad and playground for the children.