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Inside Spring Hill, Issue #055
May 24, 2026
Get ready for an action-packed weekend, Spring Hill! This May 24th and 25th are bursting with local flavor and fun. Explore stunning sunflower and zinnia fields at HarvestMoon Fun Farm, or delve into the world of miniature cars at the Hot Wheels Show with free popcorn. Food lovers, rejoice!
A delicious lineup of food trucks awaits, from gourmet grilled cheese to authentic So. Cal flavors. Craving something unique? Sip tea with an astrologer, enjoy a Sunday Brunch Market with local finds, or plan a family night with balloon twisting and face painting. Don't miss out on live music, author talks, and public bingo. Your Spring Hill adventure starts now!
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News & Information
More than tripling its previous size, Hernando County just broke ground on an 11,000-square-foot Children’s Advocacy Center dedicated to helping child sexual abuse victims. YouThrive and local leaders officially launched the new facility on Jacqueline Road, a critical expansion from the 3,400-square-foot center they outgrew over 18 years. Director Janine Kell, who spearheaded the project, explained the center provides a child-friendly environment for victims to discuss abuse, receive forensic medical exams, and access trauma therapy.
This essential $3 million project, with $2 million already secured, relies on state, federal, and local grants, alongside ongoing fundraising efforts. Lawmakers Blaise Ingoglia and Jeff Holcomb helped secure state funding appropriations for the center, which aims for completion in 18 to 24 months. YouThrive still needs community support to raise the remaining $1 million, offering room sponsorships like the conference room already claimed by Tampa General Hospital. They also continually seek snack donations for children visiting the center for several hours.
This center promises expanded hope and healing for child abuse victims for decades to come. What larger impact will this new facility have on keeping Hernando County's children safe and supported?
Source: Hernando Sun (Feed)
Celebratory parades and festive gatherings fundamentally misunderstand Memorial Day, argue veterans who insist the holiday calls for solemn remembrance, not backyard parties. This tradition began in 1868 as Decoration Day, honoring fallen Civil War soldiers, and later broadened to include all service members who died. Many today fear commercialization now overshadows its true purpose.
Veterans emphasize a crucial distinction: Memorial Day honors those who died, while Veterans Day celebrates all who served. One decorated veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, protested a planned parade in the 1980s, asking, "How can you have a festival for people who died?" He called the day "solemn." In our community, we observe the day with a poignant flag exchange ceremony at the Rural Cemetery, where families donate flags for fallen loved ones. Boy Scouts raise and lower them to 'Taps.'
This quiet ceremony reminds us of the holiday's profound meaning, a lesson reinforced when a teacher brought middle school students. None mentioned parades when asked about Memorial Day's purpose. What does your community do to ensure future generations understand the gravity of this day?
Source: Hernando Sun (Feed)
Against a near-unanimous committee recommendation, Hernando School Board members rejected an application for new You Thrive elementary charter schools this week, leaving dozens of local families in limbo. Board members Kayce Hawkins, Shannon Rodriguez, and Susan Duval voted 3-2 to deny the Brooksville and Spring Hill schools, citing multiple concerns from the district's Supervisor of School Choice. Issues included missing application components, a vague staffing plan, and an unsustainable reliance on district staff for student support.
You Thrive, which merged with BEST Academy last summer, expressed disappointment through site administrator Jamie Young, who stated lawyers are working to address the board's concerns. The denial directly impacts families hoping to send their children to the Brooksville school for the 2026-2027 school year, with more students signed up than available spots. Adding another twist, the board's attorney, Robert Myers, warned the decision could face an appeal, potentially leading the state to overturn their vote. What happens next for You Thrive and these families if the state steps in?
Source: Hernando Sun (Feed)
High-quality youth development programs officially launched Friday, at Coach Lorenzo Hamilton Sr. Park, immediately expanding critical opportunities for local youth and families. This grand opening celebrates a significant new partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay and Hernando County Parks & Recreation, promising essential resources directly in our community.
This collaboration means residents now access a vital range of youth development programs designed to empower young people. The Boys & Girls Clubs will deliver initiatives focusing on building character and leadership, fostering academic success, and promoting healthy lifestyles. These offerings provide crucial support for children's growth and development, ensuring more comprehensive programs are now readily available to those who need them most in our neighborhoods.
What profound impact will these expanded programs ultimately have on our community’s next generation, and how will they shape the future of our local families?
Source: Hernando County Government (FB Page)
Local Events & Happenings
Astrolo"Tea"With Craig- The Nature of The Transit
May 21, 2026 | 12 PM – 1:15 PM
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center, 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr., Spring Hill
What's Up for me Now? - Transits🌙 When a moving planet in tonight's sky touches your birth chart, that's a call to action... But .. what kind of acti…
The Airport Farmers & Flea Market
May 24, 2026 | 8 AM – 3 PM
Airport Farmers & Flea Market, 17375 Spring Hill Dr., Brooksville
Farmers Flea Market - Free to the Public - Vendors Wanted - Pets Welcome on Leashes!
Vendor Market, Local Crafts, Free Parking, Free Admission
Blackberry Picking
May 24, 2026 | 9 AM – 4 PM
JG Ranch, 17200 Wiscon Rd., Brooksville
U Pick Blackberries
HOTWHEELS SHOW in BROOKSVILLE FLORIDA
May 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Mike's Used Furniture & More, 321 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Brooksville
It's a go! HOTWHEELS SHOW IN BROOKSVILLE! We will be having them monthly It's inside with AC 50 6ft tables available at $10 a table. We will have…
Sunday Brunch Market
May 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
skEYEwatch, 15506 County Line Rd., Spring Hill
💖 Sunday Brunch Market 💖 Brunch, coffee, and local finds you actually want. Every Sunday is a chance to shop, sip, and enjoy the vibe. Vendors, DM…
Sunflower Festival at HarvestMoon Fun Farm
May 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
HarvestMoon Fun Farm, 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown
🌻 SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL OPENS MAY 2ND! 🌸 Embrace the beauty of nature as you wander through vibrant fields of sunflowers, providing the perfect backd…
Author Loretta Chefchaouni in conversation with Sydney Wilder
May 24, 2026 | 6 PM
Citrus & Sage Bookshop, 309 S. Main St, Brooksville
Join us for a lively conversation with author Loretta Chefchaouni and author Sydney Wilder. Loretta young adult fantasy novel releases May 19th,…
Sunflower Festival at HarvestMoon Fun Farm
May 25, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
HarvestMoon Fun Farm, 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown
🌻 SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL OPENS MAY 2ND! 🌸 Embrace the beauty of nature as you wander through vibrant fields of sunflowers, providing the perfect backd…
Sunflower Festival at HarvestMoon Fun Farm (copy)
May 25, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
HarvestMoon Fun Farm, 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown
🌻 SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL OPENS MAY 2ND! 🌸 Embrace the beauty of nature as you wander through vibrant fields of sunflowers, providing the perfect backdro…
Public Bingo
May 26, 2026 | 5 PM – 8:15 PM
Spring Hill Moose Lodge #521, 5214 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill
� Attention Bingo Lovers! � Looking for a fun night out? Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 PM for Public Bingo at the Springhill Moose Lodge 521! � Doors…
Kid's Night at Florida Cracker Cook Shack
May 26, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Florida Cracker Cook Shack, 511 S Broad St, Brooksville
Bring out the whole family every Wednesday for Kids Night at the Florida Cracker Cook Shack in Brooksville, FL! Featuring balloon twisting and face pa…
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Local Food Trucks
Cheese Dreams, LLC (Gourmet Grilled Cheese)
Cheese Dreams offers foods from Classic to Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Soups, sides and more
May 24, 2026 | 11 AM – 6 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center, 11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill
TaterHeads (Stuffed Baked Potatoes)
May 24, 2026 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center, 11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill
The Lobster Tank (Lobster Rolls)
Lobster Food Truck Featuring authentic, original MAINE Lobster Rolls.
May 24, 2026 | 11 AM – 6 PM
Advance Auto - 14321 Spring Hill Dr., 14321 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill
Authentic So. Cal Flavors (Mexican)
"Bearded Brothers" Event
May 24, 2026 | 12 PM – 6 PM
American Legion Post 186, 12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Kielbasa Bus (Polish Favorites)
Polish favorites from Kielbasa sausage to pirogues to bigos (hunter’s stew).
May 24, 2026 | 12 PM – 7 PM
Tidal Brewing Company, 14311 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill
Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Barbeque, Burgers, & Desserts
May 24, 2026 | 1 PM – 7 PM
Broad Street Brewing Co., 291 E. Jefferson St., Brooksville
Spice Corner (Indian)
Authentic Indian flavors, home recipes. Butter chicken, chicken Tikka masala, Samosa, Naan, Indian tacos and Basmati rice.
May 24, 2026 | 1 PM – 6 PM
Weeki Pub, 8070 Cortez Blvd., Weeki Wachee
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Local Live Entertainment
The Gaturz
Musical Performance
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
May 24, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
Violinist Andrew Michael Polo
Sunday Funday w/ Violinist Andrew Polo
Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyard, 21509 Snow Hill Road, Brooksville
May 24, 2026 | 2 PM – 5 PM
Sunday Funday w/ Violinist Andrew Michael Polo will be performing This Afternoon! 🎻 His Show Starts @ 2pm 🎶. Boars Head Meat & Cheese Platters. 🤤.…
Pre-purchase Required: No
The Bearded Brothers Band (Country Rock)
The Bearded Brothers Band & Food Trucks at Post 186
American Legion Post 186, 12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
May 24, 2026 | 2 PM – 6 PM
Join us at Charles E. Murray American Legion Post 186 for an afternoon of live music, great food, and community. Live on stage: The Bearded Brothers…
Pre-purchase Required: No
Music Bingo
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
May 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
Karaoke
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
May 26, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
Karaoke
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
May 27, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
Line Dancing with Faith & DJ Dave Martini
R Country Bar & Grill, 7269 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill
May 27, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Do you want to learn the basics of line dancing from high social media presence, Award winner and choreographer of one of the hottest new line dances…
$5 for Dance Lessons | Pre-purchase Required: No
Open Mic
Open Mic Comedy Night @ Tidal
Tidal Brewing Company, 14311 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill
May 27, 2026 | 8 PM – 9:30 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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