MICHAEL D. BATES
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Monkey Island alcohol request clears hurdle (opens the original)
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A Homosassa business is one step closer to expanding where it can sell and serve alcohol, despite the countyâs concerns about the proposed drinking areasâ proximity to an elementary school, church and park. The Planning & Development Commission (PDC) voted unanimously Thursday to recommend approval of Monkey Island Holdings LLCâs variance request to allow beer, wine and liquor to be sold and consumed throughout its roughly 7.8-acre property along South Cherokee Way. The recommendation is n
More booze near a Homosassa school? (opens the original)
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A Homosassa business wants permission to expand where it can sell and serve alcohol â a move that would bring drinking areas much closer to a nearby elementary school, church and park. James Hartley, representing Monkey Island Holdings LLC, is asking Citrus County to allow beer, wine and liquor to be sold and consumed anywhere on the companyâs roughly 7.8-acre property along S. Cherokee Way. Thatâs a significant change from what is allowed now. The countyâs Planning & Development Commiss
Early voting begins Friday (opens the original)
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Early voting begins Friday for the Aug. 18 primary election, which could decide several key Citrus County races. Voters can cast early ballots from Aug. 7 through Aug. 15 at five locations throughout the county. All early voting sites will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, including weekends. Central Ridge Community Center (New early voting location) For many Citrus County races, the Aug. 18 primary election will effectively determine the winner, even though the general election is still months a
READY … SET … VOTE! (opens the original)
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‘An informed voter is an empowered voter,” said Mo Baird, Citrus County Supervisor of Elections. “We encourage every eligible voter to review their registration status, learn about their voting options, and be prepared to cast their ballot in the 2026 Primary Election.” Sample ballots are available at www.votecitrus.gov listed on the front page under Current News. Take time to research the candidates and measures on your ballot. This allows you to make informed choices on how their position alig
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