Events

by MEGAN HUSSEY
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As the nation this year celebrates the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the Constitutional Amendment granting United States women the right to vote, Brooksville Main Street and The Hernando Sun are marking the milestone with the Women Leading the Way Women's Suffrage Event/Exhibition March 20-21. And in addition to honoring the brave suffragists who put their lives on the line to secure a basic human right, this event will honor the visionary women of Hernando County.

By MEGAN HUSSEY

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Called the largest Civil War reenactment in Florida, the 40th Annual Brooksville Raid Reenactment Festival is set to take place Jan. 18 and 19 at the Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville.

Dr. William Lester, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County
Pat Cooke, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County Master Gardener

New trees form a framework for your landscape.  Hernando County is in USDA’s plant-hardiness zone 9.  Choose varieties of Florida-Friendly or native plants that are suited to grow in west central Florida.  Ask questions and read plant labels.  UF/IFAS has a central Florida tree list with links for details about a number of varieties and site selection criteria.  Go to: http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/treesandpowerlines/central_florida.shtml. 

By MEGAN HUSSEY
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Although generally associated with sparkly parties and endless streams of champagne, the New Year's Eve holiday also can be regarded as a time of family celebration. And this year in Hernando County, a jubilant trio of family friendly events aim to start off the new year with some good, clean fun--making many memories and starting some new traditions in the process.

For the past 36 years, the Art in the Park event has served as a rich creative showcase for artists in this area; one that draws about 6,000 attendees each year. And now, for the first time, this popular event is set to include a competitive art contest for locals offering $450 in prize money and numerous promotional opportunities for the winners.

Despite the damp chilly weather, an enthusiastic crowd turned out to sample beer, wine and other “potent potables” at the Greater Hernando Chamber’s fifth annual Untapped Craft Beer and Wine Festival. The event took place on Friday, Nov. 15 at the American Aviation property at the airport. People dressed in warm coats, boots and hats started filing in at 5:00 p.m. 

On Saturday, November 30, the SEED Foundation will be hosting its third annual Snow Bash at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and goes until 3:00 p.m. 

2019 BMA WINNER BRUCE KATZ 'GET YOUR GROOVE'  TOUR WITH THE BRUCE KATZ BAND

Performs Locally: CAMPING WITH THE  BLUES - Friday, Oct. 18

"The man is as good as it gets. One of the greatest keyboard artists I've ever heard!" -  John Hammond

"Katz cooks up a brilliant marriage of blues, jazz, gospel, and soul." - Jazz Times

“He can play jazz, blues, Bach, anything. Man, he’s a heavy!”

- Gregg Allman 

Museum Day is an annual celebration hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

To receive your free Museum Day Live Ticket go to

 http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-live-2019/tickets. 

Aug. 30 2019 7PM-

Operation Safe Surrender postponed

Due to the possible effects of Hurricane Dorian, Operation Safe Surrender, which was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8, has been postponed. The program will be rescheduled at a later date.

Habitat for Humanity restore closure on Aug. 31 for Dorian