Citrus County was created in 1887. It was named for the county's citrus trees and the citrus industry.

Located along Florida's west-central coast and the Gulf of Mexico, Citrus County is approximately 70 miles north of Tampa and 60 miles northwest of Orlando. Rolling hills and naturally beautiful crystal clear springs, rivers and lakes set this section of Florida apart from cities in the state. 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, perfect for Florida retirement. The 30 or so natural springs flow over 600 million gallons of water daily. Over 152,000 acres of its 683-square miles included wildlife parks and reserves. According to national sporting publications, we are ranked as one of the top 12 best fishing spots in North America.

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Average year-round temperature is 70 degrees, with an average of 294 days of sunshine make this the perfect spot for Florida retirement. Winter temperatures average 60.1 degrees and summer temperatures average 82.4 degrees. The wonderful weather and natural beauty provide for a host of out door 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. 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.

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