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Restaurants September Citrus County Restaurant Update Time for a Restaurant blog. We’ve been to several good restaurants including the new one: Metro Diner.  Metro Diner  (Lecanto) is constantly being evaluated on the Nextdoor app:  Good and Bad.  They are open for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. Grandson, Art and I have been there for dinner. Arrived a little after 5:30  pm  […]
Real Estate Citrus County Real Estate Update 2026 Happy Labor Day! Returning to blogging once again… I asked Chatgpt what does the real estate maket look like for Citrus County this year? What are real estate sales stats for Citrus County Florida for 2026?  At the end …I include what has sold, pended and for sale now for Black Diamond, Citrus Hills (gated) […]
Restaurants June/July Citrus County Restaurant Update  This will be my last blog until September… technically taking the rest of the summer off. I wanted to leave with a Restaurant Blog since that seems to be pretty popular. We did check out a new restaurant called Three Sisters Springs  Lounge and Restaurant   in Crystal River. At Three Sisters Springs  Lounge and […]
Real Estate Citrus County Real Estate Update 2026 Citrus County Real Estate Update Sales are slow, inventory high… what has sold in the first half of 2026?     BLACK DIAMOND: BD closed 2026:   (12)  https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1019680H27926 For sale (20):    https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1019725u89463   PINE RIDGE: PR sold (106):      (25)  of the higher priced: https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1019681P36003 Pine Ridge for sale : https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1019726C77805 CITRUS […]
TO DO Who To Call for Home Services Citrus County Updated the list and added painter, tree removal, Auto detailing printable .pdf: Who to Call 6:26 Homeownership is the American Dream but owning a home requires a lot of regular maintenance tasks to keep the investment in good shape. I am including a list of service companies and maintenance people who can help you, if […]
Restaurants May Citrus County FL Restaurants  Time for the monthly Citrus County Restaurant update: where have we eaten out,  and what have we enjoyed? A large group of 12 descended the  Backwater  Fins in Ozello. It’s a pretty long drive but the food is very  good. Our group enjoyed: the special that night “all you can eat haddock”; clam chowder, grouper  sandwich […]
Real Estate How Downsizing Unlocks Fresh Starts With Financial Freedom and Simplicity How Downsizing Unlocks Fresh Starts With Financial Freedom and Simplicity guest blogger- Bonnie   For busy families, empty nesters, and remote workers paying for more home than they use, extra rooms can start to feel like a monthly penalty. The core tension is simple: higher housing costs, constant upkeep, and clutter leave less time and […]
Real Estate Citrus County/Ridge Area Home Sales January-May 2026 Real Estate sales continue to be sluggish…plenty on the market…not many lookers…   Single family home sales: Black Diamond Pending/sold 2026: https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018854u40493 Black Diamond on the market: https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018855d38059 Pine Ridge Pending/sold 2026: https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018856L46829 Pine Ridge for Sale:  https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018857y15406 Citrus Hills (Gated) sold 2026:  https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018860o60270 Citrus Hills (gated ) on the market:  https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1018858O22519
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Hurricane Prep Hurricane Prep Citrus County 2026 Emergency officials suggest starting early by taking inventory of what you have and what you need for the coming season. Households should have at least seven days’ worth of food and water per family member, including pets. You should also keep at least 30 days of prescription medication on hand.    A lot of this […]
TO DO 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 […]
Uncategorized April 2026 Citrus County Restaurant Update In the last month, we have visited several restaurants and visited a new one for us.    We celebrated Art‘s birthday at Lecanto Texas Roadhouse. He had his favorite “roadkill” and I had a special salad with chicken. Consistently good food.  Call ahead “online”.  We had dinner at Carabba‘s in Brooksville. Find this trip a […]
Uncategorized SPRING 2026 Citrus County real estate update Black Diamond founder Betty Olsen:   LATEST REAL ESTATE UPDATE : Black Diamond for sale (25): https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1017925J22236 sold last 180 days (7): https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1017924A34090 Pine  Ridge for sale (17) : https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1017928p45645 sold last 180 days (34): https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1017930n43322 Citrus Hills (Gated) for sale (10): https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1017926B63165 sold last 180 days (6) :  https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1017927q00107
Real Estate Starter Home Vs Forever Home The Strategic Choice: Starter Home vs. Forever Home from  Guest Blogger Bonnie Deciding between a starter home and a forever home involves balancing your immediate financial capacity with your long-term lifestyle aspirations. A starter home serves as a budget-friendly entry point into property ownership, whereas a forever home is a larger, more permanent residence designed […]
Home Maintenance CLOSING YOUR FL HOME FOR THE SUMMER CLOSING YOUR FL HOME FOR THE SUMMER • Clean out your refrigerator • Run water in all faucets for 10 minutes to flush system, then put olive oil (about one capful) i n trap t o seal i n moisture • Turn off the water • Unplug the hot water heater/Turn off the breaker • […]
Restaurants March Citrus County Restaurant Update  In the last month, we visited quite a few restaurants, including returning to Crystal River Three Musketeers and Katch 22. A newer Citrus County restaurant (Crystal River) Three Muskateers offers a gourmet menu with many different entrees.  I had the delish veal ribs chops (a lot of food) Art and I split the yummy fennel […]
Home Maintenance Updating Your Home Thinking about remodeling? Before you swing a hammer or swipe that credit card, you may want to hear what the pros are saying right now about what truly pays off. 10 Top Remodeling Projects to Prioritize According to the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of […]
TO DO What To Do Citrus County Spring 2026 Looking for some events in Citrus County in the next few months?  (Strawberry Festival, bike ride, St. Patrick’s Day events, fishing contest, county fair…) Click on the name of the event for a link to more info. Floral City Strawberry Festival March 7 and 8 Celebrate local producers with fresh and delicious strawberry shortcakes and […]
Restaurants February Restaurant Update Citrus County We returned to several restaurants this last month,  and had very good experiences at Texas Roadhouse, Stumpknockers on  the River , Bangkok Thai, and Culver’s. We tried one new place for us… Five Guys. For lunch: Five Guys (Lecanto)  We tried the patty melt and little cheeseburger.   Their French fries  are excellent.   The […]
Uncategorized How Citrus County Homeowners Can Finance Major Repairs and Save Smart From guest blogger  Bonnie…   How Citrus County Homeowners Can Finance Major Repairs and Save Smart For homeowners in Citrus County, especially recent buyers and sellers trying to keep a deal on track, major repairs can show up at the worst possible time. Roof replacement costs, foundation repair expenses, and water damage repair challenges rarely […]
Who to Call Who to Call Citrus County  In this week’s blog I repeat the “WHO TO CALL” list that I have developed over the course of several  years (after receiving recommendations from people for different  service companies/ personnel). I also include a Century 21 “Preferred Vendor” list (includes different services).  But I’m really excited about is the Path Rescue Missions’  “hire out”  help […]
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