Homosassa Riverside Resort

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The first Americans sensed something sacred about this brief stretch of Gulf Coast which today supports the community of Homosassa and Crystal River. Perhaps it was the abundant fish and shell life which thrived in the crystal clear waters which rush from more than a dozen springs to the Gulf of Mexico. Perhaps it was the incredible beauty of her sub-tropical forest and vast wet lands. Perhaps it was all of these things together, which created the symphony of nature and history, where human beings could live in peace and thrive with prosperity. The symphony of nature and history, with its infinite harmonies and occassionally dramatic crescendos, continues to play into these bustling, modern times, as western Citrus County's most revered and protected asset.

An Intersection of Man and Nature
Ninety minutes north of Tampa Bay via US 19, US 41, the Suncoast Parkway (589) or I-75, ninety minutes west of Orlando, via the Florida turnpike, and only sixty minutes south of Cedar Key. Homosassa provides one of Florida's most convenient locations for easy access to the State's busiest commercial centers and her most famous major attractions; Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Silver Springs and Weeki Wachee.

Many of the species commonly viewed by visitors are extremely rare. More than a dozen threatened or endangered species inhabit Homosassa, including the American bald eagle. The most famous "endangered" animal which considers the area home is the West Indian Manatee. So common is the manatee in these waters, it is difficult for our visitora not to see one. At the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, less than 1 mile from the Riverside Resort, visitors can observe the manatee from a room submerged beneath the surface of the Homosassa Spring.

Featuring Florida's Majestic Scenery
You don't have to enjoy great food and fun. You don't have to share a sunset or riverside cocktail. You don't have to spend any time dreaming by the pool. You don't have to be entertained by the antics of the monkeys, the manatee or the passing dolphins.....
BUT YOU CAN IF YOU WANT TO!