The spring at the center of town
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.) sits on a first-magnitude spring. Its Underwater Observatory lets visitors "walk underwater" beneath the spring's surface to watch fish and manatees. The park also cares for native animals that can't survive in the wild, including Florida panther, red wolf, black bear and whooping crane (Florida State Parks).
Living in Homosassa
[GREG: add your take: river and canal homes vs. inland subdivisions, Sugarmill Woods, price character, who it fits]
Due diligence
River and coastal properties should be checked for flood zone, elevation certificate, and flood-insurance cost before you make an offer. Citrus County participates in FEMA's Community Rating System, which discounts NFIP premiums, and NFIP policies have a 30-day waiting period (Citrus County). More in our buying guide.
Schools
See Citrus County Schools for zoning by address.