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Crystal River
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Crystal River, Florida is one of the fastest growing cities on the Nature Coast and it is no secret why. This gorgeous area sits right on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Crystal River has many lakes, rivers and several springs that make it a paradise for people who enjoy outdoor living. Located in Citrus County, Crystal River is also home to the Florida manatees and other endangered wildlife. For people of all ages Crystal River offers plenty to do whether you are single, have a family, or you are newly retired.
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A Crystal River home offers peaceful and quiet living close to nature, but big city life is not far away. Not more than an hour away, you can visit major metropolitan areas like Ocala, Tampa, and Orlando that offer huge malls, theme parks, and all the other amenities that go along with big city living and entertainment.For families, Crystal River is home to three schools:
Crystal River Elementary, Crystal River Middle, and Crystal River High. Come cheer on the Pirates at the many school sporting events. There are also several playgrounds and parks in the area to take the kids to on those sunny weekend days.
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| Golfer’s here is your chance to play on world-class golf courses. Crystal River offers some great Florida golfing at places like the Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, Seven Rivers Golf and Country Club and the Dunes Golf Club, just a few minutes south. |
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| The surrounding area also has over 20 courses including Black Diamond, World Woods, and Point O’ Woods which where ranked in the Top 100 by Golf Digest magazine. And with the great weather here in Citrus County, there is hardly ever a day you can’t get out on the links. |
Water sports and activities are a favorite for locals. With so many lakes, rivers, springs, and the Gulf of Mexico, just a few minutes away from anywhere in Crystal River, it’s easy to find a place to put the boat in or rent one for the day.
The Crystal River and the Homosassa River are both popular for boating, fishing, kayaking and sightseeing. Both of these rivers are spring fed with the natural spring pumping out millions of gallons of crystal clear water each day making the rivers some of the most pristine in the world.
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The surrounding wetlands and marshes are also populated with dozens of native birds. And there are dozens of birding trails making birdwatching very popular in the area.
The seaside community of King's Bay on King's Bay Drive offers spectacular fishing, boating diving and snorkeling right off your front yard. These impressive waterfront homes and waterfront property in Crystal River are in high demand, yet still offering a great value.
It is not uncommon to see several tarpon swimming in the bay at any one time. In fact, the largest tarpon in the world was caught just of the coast of Citrus County.
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But it is the the endangered West Indian Manatee that has made Crystal River famous. Attracted to the warm spring-fed waters, the gentle giants, once mistaken as mermaids, make Crystal River their home during the winter. There are many local dive shops around the Crystal River area offering manatee tours, boat rentals and snorkeling tours where you can actually swim with the manatees.
If this sounds like the lifestyle you are interested in, let Larry find you a hot waterfront property in Crystal River, Florida for your home, vacation home or waterfront investment.
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