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Citrus Health Network director accused of stealing more than $1 million

Thomas Jardon is being held on a $700,000 bond after being accused of stealing $1.2 million in public dollars from the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

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Sep 23 • 10:40 PM EDT • Health • local10.com
Michigan Mailbag: Citrus Bowl Edition

Michigan Football plays Texas in the Citrus Bowl, just a few days after Kyle Whittingham was hired as head coach. We answer your questions about all of that in this week’s Michigan Mailbag:

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Dec 30, 2025 • 4:00 PM EST • Sports • maizenbrew.com
A look at the past: Citrus Heights' oldest business celebrates 90 years

By Sara Beth Williams-- One of the oldest businesses in the Citrus Heights, Harris Industrial Gases, is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary next week

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May 9 • 5:53 PM EDT • Business • citrusheightssentinel.com
6 Fruits That Can Help You Live Longer and Healthier

Fruits such as berries, apples, citrus, pomegranates, kiwis, and avocados are especially beneficial for healthy aging and longevity.

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Feb 6 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • health.com
Citrus Burn Examined (Report 2026) Recalling Emerging Conversations on Metabolic Health and Nutrition

An increased examination of the way Citrus Burn is being framed within broader discourse on the topic of metabolic health, dietary supplements and informed wellness decisions Citrus Burn Citrus Burn Find out more about Citrus Burn and how it works exactly! St. Petersburg, Fl, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The discussions concerning metabolic well-being, energy management, and the nutritional policies individuals follow in their everyday activities have been gaining popularity in the popular

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Jan 7 • 2:53 PM EST • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Best fragrances and scents to wear right now: Summer 2026

This spring, popular fragrance trends will include aquatic fragrances, tropical gourmands, and citruses like fresh yuzu, according to perfumers.

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Jun 9 • 10:33 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Florida Citrus Sports plans to bring future Week 0 games to Orlando

In addition to the bowl games it hosts, CEO Steve Hogan said FCS hopes to attract iconic contests like Army-Navy or college football playoffs.

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Aug 27 • 2:27 PM EDT • Sports • mynews13.com
Florida citrus forecast projects a nearly 25% orange production drop

The 2026–2027 Florida citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows declining production with one exception.

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Oct 9 • 2:27 PM EDT • Business • businessobserverfl.com
Citrus County's oldest home starts season

The 1863 Duval-Metz House, the oldest remaining home in Citrus County, opens its 2026–27 season of house tours this month.

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Sep 30 • 10:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com
Entrepreneur behind Matthew's Mattress reflects on over three decades in business

Kevin Matthews launched his first Matthew’s Mattress store over three decades years ago in the Bay Area. At his peak, he developed his own mattress brand and managed a total of 12 stores. Now he’s ready to retire, he says.

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Jul 4 • 6:38 PM EDT • Business • citrusheightssentinel.com
Sunrise Sports Center featuring NHL-sized ice sheets, turf fields is proposed for Sunrise Mall site

A new regional sports complex that would feature ice hockey, figure skating, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, lacrosse and soccer is being planned for the Sunrise Mall site in Citrus Heights.

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Mar 6 • 3:20 PM EST • Sports • kcra.com
Sacramento sisters honor family legacy with dried fruit business

Three sisters in Sacramento have launched Stained Glass Fruit, a company that turns California-grown citrus into dried slices, blending their family’s agricultural history with entrepreneurship.

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Oct 4 • 11:55 PM EDT • Business • kcra.com
Florida farmers sow support for Ashley Moody

The advocacy organization called her a 'tireless champion for our citrus growers.'

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Jan 23 • 4:02 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Editorial: Why shopping local matters

For fans of 1998's “You’ve Got Mail” and perhaps anyone who has owned a brick-and-mortar small business, there’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) shutting off all the lights, and locking the doors to her independent children’s bookshop...

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Oct 3 • 7:06 PM EDT • Business • citrusheightssentinel.com
New vision for old Sunrise Mall could play 'catalytic role' as city leaders mull sports center

The Citrus Heights City Council will consider a proposal to transform the old Sunrise Mall location into a "first facility of its kind in California" as a home-to-sports complex, complete with full-size ice rinks, turf fields and a concert arena, according to organizers from The Mettle Shop.

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NAMI Citrus slates education, support

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SU Catering failed county health inspection during ‘Citrus in the City’

SU Catering failed a surprise inspection at SU’s August 2026 “Citrus in the City” event, for improperly stored food and other violations.

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Sep 29 • 9:45 PM EDT • Health • dailyorange.com
Part of Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights eyed for arena and sports complex
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Mar 6 • 1:47 PM EST • Sports • cbsnews.com
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Hair salon closes in Citrus Heights after more than 40 years in business

A hair salon on Auburn Boulevard has closed after more than 40 years according to a Dec. 8 press release...

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Dec 13, 2025 • 8:48 PM EST • Business • citrusheightssentinel.com
Citrus wants to get more business off the ground

County commissioners Tuesday will consider creating an Aviation Economic Development Board aimed at finding ways to increase airport traffic, attract business and make greater use of the county’s two public

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Oct 7 • 1:30 PM EDT • Business • chronicleonline.com
Apple Working on New MacBook Neo With Two Upgrades

Apple is working on a new MacBook Neo with two key upgrades, including an A19 Pro chip and increased RAM, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. With the A19 Pro chip, the second-generation MacBook Neo should have 12GB of RAM, up from an A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM in the current model. The report suggested that the next MacBook Neo will also have new color options. Existing finishes include Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo.

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Jul 22 • 11:27 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
The Latest GTA 6 Screenshots Showcase Brand New Features, From Tropical Storms and Hunting to Big Butts Caught on Camera

The latest GTA 6 screenshots showcase a bunch of great new features, from tropical storms and hunting, to simulated citrus farms and beach-ready butts.

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Sep 30 • 12:15 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Citrus County Chamber calls out 'optics' of Jeff Kottkamp's appearance with CFO

'Public statements suggesting mismanagement, without full context, risk undermining community trust'

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Mar 27 • 4:30 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Blaise Ingoglia targets Citrus County for 'wasteful' spending

'That’s an amazing amount of government growth in six years.'

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Mar 24 • 2:34 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Catholic Charities expanding mental health services at homeless shelters location in multiple counties

Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.

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Vinik Sports Group, Cabot Citrus Farms unveil new premium hospitality destination at Benchmark International Arena

Multi-million-dollar transformation creates elevated Cabot Club experience for hockey, concerts and live events

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Sep 28 • 10:15 AM EDT • Sports • nhl.com
Microsoft has a new idea on how to deter students from MacBook Neo

The effects of MacBook Neo continue to ripple through the PC industry this week. As spotted by The Verge, Microsoft...

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Apr 15 • 3:40 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Incredible MacBook Neo demand may finish off Apple's A18 Pro stock

The MacBook Neo is a massive success for Apple, with high demand prompting talks between Apple and the supply chain about making more units, and how to solve a possible A18 Pro stock problem.

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Apr 7 • 10:35 AM EDT • Technology • appleinsider.com
Political community mourns passing of former Sen. Charlie Dean

'His loyalty to his family and love of Citrus County was as big as he was.'

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Feb 23 • 12:25 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
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On plant health and embracing new plant-breeding techniques in South Africa

The major challenge currently confronting South Africa’s agriculture is the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. For many farmers across the country, the most urgent tasks are both securing sufficient vaccines and rolling them out quickly in the coming months, particularly as the beef and dairy industries continue to suffer big losses. There is also pressure on sheep, goats, and other livestock to prevent the disease from spreading. As efforts to get the country through this monumental challenge continue, I believe it is important to sharpen our focus on the broader task at hand: strengthening biosecurity. This covers both animal and plant health. In recent years, we haven’t focused much on plant health, except a few times, such as when we had a goss’s wilt scare in the maize industry, a few cases of citrus black spot, or cases of sclerotinia in sunflower seeds. But the fact that South Africa managed to control the outbreaks of these particular diseases when they occurred a few years ago was due to organized agricultural and government scientific capabilities, and, most importantly, the availability of crop protection or agrochemicals necessary to address some of them. Therefore, as the animal health division in the Department of Agriculture focuses on the pressing challenge of the day, the foot-and-mouth disease, there is an opportunity for the plant health division to assess if they have all the requirements to tackle any outbreak that may occur on fruits, vegetables or crops in future. The challenge with crop diseases is that they can spread quickly and cause much more rapid damage in the field than we typically see with livestock. Therefore, speed is everything in ensuring the appropriate controls are available. I raise this as an important area, particularly given the drastic climate variation we observe across the country. The production conditions in some areas have changed noticeably over time, which may introduce new risks. The other essential part is ensuring that South Africa has access to the best crop protection technology available in the market. Many technology developers worldwide have operations in South Africa. Therefore, the Department of Agriculture, along with the Agricultural Research Council, must continuously interact with technology developers to assess the various crop protection technologies they are releasing globally and determine their suitability and need in South Africa. This will require a proactive approach from the government, unlike the current approach, in which technology developers typically approach regulators with new technologies. The government, recognising the food security risks, must take a proactive approach to ensure that South African farmers have access to the latest crop protection technologies, thereby safeguarding the country’s food security. Beyond crop protection, we must never forget that South Africa’s agriculture is key to ensuring that the country is the most food-secure country at the national level in sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa is also the only African country in the top-40 global agricultural exporters, having more than doubled since 1994 on the back of the adoption of high-yielding seed cultivars. South Africa has been the only African country to adopt a bold approach to embracing science and adopting genetically engineered seeds for grains and oilseeds in the early 2000s. Since then, we have seen crop yields improve noticeably, contributing to the gains we mentioned above. But ensuring that South Africa improves further is not a given. The key lies in South African regulators’ attitudes towards new technologies. We have to maintain a progressive approach and not give in to the politics of non-food and non-scientific voices that shout on the sidelines. Food security is national security, and the government must ensure we progress, leaning on science. Therefore, the registration of high-yielding new genomic techniques is required. South Africa cannot afford to fall behind the EU, the USA, South America, and many of its competitors in global agriculture. The Department of Agriculture’s crop science division must adopt a progress-and-science-embracing approach for the good of the country. Thanks for reading AgriView! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe Share

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Apr 6 • 12:02 AM EDT • Health • wandile.substack.com
Michigan vs. Texas prediction, odds: 2025 Citrus Bowl picks from proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Michigan vs. Texas best bets for the Citrus Bowl 2025 on Wednesday

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Dec 31, 2025 • 7:35 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
6 Healthiest Citrus Fruits for a Natural Immunity Boost

Citrus fruits are known for being high in immune-supporting vitamin C, but they also contain other antioxidants and nutrients that support overall health.

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Feb 7 • 7:00 AM EST • Health • health.com
$28.5M modernization project planned at San Juan High School

Demolition and construction are taking place this summer at San Juan High School as part of a science wing and campus-wide modernization project, San Juan Unified School District officials say...

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Jul 4 • 4:00 PM EDT • Science • citrusheightssentinel.com
5 Common Fruits That Can Boost Brain Health

Certain fruits, including berries, citrus, and pomegranates, contain nutrients that improve cognitive health. The darker the fruit, the more brain-healthy nutrients it may have.

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Sep 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • health.com
Citrus Heights considers stricter rules for massage businesses amid crime concerns
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Feb 28 • 1:51 AM EST • Business • cbsnews.com
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UCR Health expands direct access through Blue & Gold

UCR Health is expanding access for UC employees through its direct relationship with Blue & Gold. The expansion gives members the option to choose UCR Health directly for their healthcare rather than accessing UCR Health physicians through outside provider networks.

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Oct 12 • 12:15 PM EDT • Health • insideucr.ucr.edu
MacBook Neo 2: Here's everything we know so far

Apple's next MacBook Neo is reportedly coming in 2027 with the better performance, new colors, and more. Here's everything we know.

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Jul 22 • 8:55 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Is your citrus tree still alive — or just the rootstock? Now's the time to take a close look.

All it takes is a night or two of temperatures in the teens to wipe out an unprotected citrus crop.

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Mar 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • nola.com
5 of the best scents to wear this winter, according to professional perfumers

This winter, popular fragrances will include sweet gourmands, cozy amber, citruses, and heady, narcotic scents, according to professional perfumers.

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Dec 6, 2025 • 10:42 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
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CBS Sports projects Florida for Citrus Bowl after Week 7 Texas win

After securing a signature road win over Texas in Week 7, CBS Sports now projects Florida football to play in the Citrus Bowl against Iowa.

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Oct 20 • 12:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Apple Opens Pre-Orders for MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, New Studio Displays and More

Apple is now accepting pre-orders for all of the new products that it announced this week. Everything can be ordered from the online Apple Store following the debut of the new low-cost MacBook earlier this morning, with deliveries starting on Wednesday, March 11. Here's a list of what you can order now, with pricing details included. MacBook Neo - The 13-inch MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro chip and it's priced starting at $599. It comes in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus.

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Mar 4 • 9:17 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
Miami-Dade Homeless Trust says Citrus Health employee charged in alleged theft of $1.2 million

A Citrus Health Network employee has been arrested and charged with allegedly stealing more than $1.2 million in funds.

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Sep 27 • 10:31 PM EDT • Health • caribbeannationalweekly.com
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Holli Herndon takes on Rebecca Bays in Citrus County Commission race

It's another competitive Commission race in Citrus County.

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Jan 27 • 5:30 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Citrus counts on Dominic Hensley in multiple sports, and he delivers

The Citrus High School senior plays football, soccer and tennis, and also played golf his freshman year.

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Oct 12 • 7:30 PM EDT • Sports • baynews9.com
Legislative Days: A fruitful week for Citrus County

'The trip to Tallahassee for Legislative Days was a great opportunity to showcase Citrus County.'

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Jan 23 • 1:04 PM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Arch Manning totals 4 touchdowns as No. 13 Texas beats No. 18 Michigan in Citrus Bowl

Manning ran for two scores and threw for two others as the Longhorns won 41-27.

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Dec 31, 2025 • 6:58 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Citrus Heights restaurant closed twice this year due to 'vermin infestation'

A local restaurant on Greenback Lane has suffered several failed inspections over the last several months, according to Sacramento County Environmental Management Department documentation. The restaurant is currently open for business...

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Sep 5 • 5:11 PM EDT • Business • citrusheightssentinel.com
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New business takes over former Rental Guys property in Citrus Heights

A new business which will focus on trailer rentals and sales is planning to open soon at the former site of Rental Guys and Aba Daba Rentals...

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May 23 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • citrusheightssentinel.com
Apple Planning to Update MacBook Neo in Three Ways

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today reported that Apple plans to release a second-generation MacBook Neo in 2027 with three updates: an A19 Pro chip, 12GB of RAM, and new color options. Released in March 2026, the current MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM, and it is available in Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo. In the U.S., the laptop initially started at $599, but Apple raised the price to $699 in June.

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The magic of accepting family weirdness

There's good trouble to be had and good magic to be found in "Two Witches, No Waiting," opening Oct. 2 at the Art Center of Citrus County.

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Sep 16 • 11:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com
Apple's Strange TikTok Videos Capturing Gen Z's Attention

Apple is promoting the MacBook Neo with a series of intentionally strange TikTok videos that are successfully capturing Gen Z's attention. Since Thursday, Apple has been posting the videos in sets of three, with each video corresponding to one of the MacBook Neo's Blush, Citrus, and Indigo color options. The laptop also comes in Silver, so there may be a final set of videos tomorrow.

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Mar 7 • 4:47 PM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
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Apr 8 • 11:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com
Health Notes

NAMI Citrus slates education, support

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Sep 6 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • chronicleonline.com
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Could a daily glass of orange juice support heart health? Study finds citrus compounds influence genes linked to blood vessel function

Naturally occurring compounds in orange juice regulated genes involved in the control of cardiovascular and blood vessel function, according to a new clinical trial.

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Sep 16 • 7:01 AM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
Exhibition spotlights next generation of creative leaders

Citrus County high schools and the Inverness Art Co-Op are proud to present a dynamic new exhibition spotlighting the exceptional talent of Citrus County’s young artists.

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Sep 22 • 2:34 PM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com
ESPN predicts Texas A&M's CFP and bowl game destinations

ESPN has released its early postseason predictions for Texas A&M, including a first round trip to the CFP, and an appearance in the Citrus Bowl.

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Aug 23 • 5:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Citrus Burn Cited in Scientific Discussion of Metabolic Health and Dietary Support

Citrus Burn is discussed in the context of consumer and scientific discourses with wider discussions on the topic of metabolic health, dietary supplements, and wellness decision-making Citrus Burn Citrus Burn New York City, NY, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dietary supplements positioning, understanding, and appraisal by the general population have become a subject of consumer reporting and scientific debate as interest in metabolic health and weight-related wellness and in the role dietary

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Nature Coast Exhibit No. 1: Call for artists

The Art Center of Citrus County has announced its Nature Coast Exhibit No. 1, the first exhibition of the 2026–27 season. Continuing its mission of promoting and showcasing the work

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Sep 16 • 9:50 AM EDT • Entertainment • chronicleonline.com
DOH-Citrus Expands Car Seat Safety Program - Florida Department of Health in Citrus County

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Feb 10 • 7:55 AM EST • Health • citrus.floridahealth.gov
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SU Catering failed county health inspection during ‘Citrus in the City’

SU Catering failed a surprise inspection at SU’s August 2026 “Citrus in the City” event, for improperly stored food and other violations.

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Sep 29 • 9:45 PM EDT • Health • dailyorange.com
BREAKING: 11-acre sports, entertainment complex proposed for Sunrise Mall

A proposed partnership between the city of Citrus Heights, The Mettle Shop, and Tallen Capital Partners could bring an 11-acre, 160,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex...

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Mar 6 • 3:10 PM EST • Entertainment • citrusheightssentinel.com
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Citrus Heights approves mandatory registry for vacant businesses
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Seniors: Carol Watson, 72

Owner of Carol Watson Greenhouse and Landscaping in LaFayette enjoys her growing business — still puts in six-, seven-day weeks By Mary Beth Roach Carol Watson, the owner of Carol Watson Greenhouse and Landscaping, has been in gardens since she could walk. Literally. She said she learned to walk in her grandfather’s garden, which was next door to her current home and business in LaFayette. Today, at 72, she is running the business that her mother, Claire, opened in 1981 as Watson Greenhouse. Watson worked part-time for her mom until 1990, when she joined her full time. While she may not have had any formal horticultural experience, she said she learned so much about growing and raising plants from her mom, who had an abundance of energy and talent. Now, after 35 years in the business full time, Watson has no plans to retire, although she joked that she’d like a couple of days off a week. On her seven-acre site, complete with four greenhouses, Watson said her favorite parts of the job are working with and educating her customers; helping some of her young customers build terrariums; conducting occasional class field trips; and supporting local art by decorating the shop with an eclectic mix of pottery from at least four area craftspeople. A one-time employee of the former Dey Bros. department store in Syracuse, Watson said she loves merchandising and enjoys displaying unique pieces of art on shelves and even suspending from ceilings. “We’re creative. We also had top quality plants. We got a reputation of quality plants and unusual products,” she said. It’s tending to her customers and her plants, showcasing the unusual products, and hosting special events to benefit the community that keep her motivated to work six to seven days a week. “I just love it. I love taking care of the plants. I’m one of the few people that really enjoys watering,” she said. And while she has cultivated a solid customer base over the years, she remains savvy in her marketing efforts to draw in new customers. For example, she does a gardening segment on CNY Central television; her active Facebook page has thousands of followers; and she hosts a number of unique events and classes that not only introduce her shop to potential new clients, but some benefit nonprofits as well. About 13 years ago, when the local symphony orchestra was struggling, she said she wanted to help. So, partnering with the group, she began offering concerts, called Soirees, featuring the Syracuse Orchestra’s string quartet. Following up on a suggestion from a customer whose brother is a deejay in retirement, specializing in sock hops, she hosted the greenhouse’s first sock hop. Plants got moved back toward the walls to make room for dancing; a caterer was brought in, offering diner-like food; guests came in period outfits; and proceeds went to the Food Bank of CNY. She is excited about doing it again in October. Via her website, she promotes the greenhouse as an “oasis in the snow,” offering visitors the opportunity to pick up some decorating and gift ideas while taking in the floral and citrus scents. And she also caters to her four-legged friends. Over this past winter, she said, she came up with a “brilliant idea,” although at the time she didn’t appreciate just how brilliant it would become. Feeling it too cold outside to take her dog for a walk, she opted to bring it into the greenhouse. And before long, she was inviting people to bring their dogs into the big greenhouse as well. She looks forward to extending that invitation again this upcoming winter season. For Watson and her customers, the greenhouse is always in season.

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Abilities Fine Art Gala celebrates creativity, talent, inclusion

Families & Friends Reaching for Abilities (FFRA), in partnership with the Art Center of Citrus County, will present “A Kaleidoscope of Color,” an Abilities Fine Art Gala, on Friday, Sept.

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