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Inside Spring Hill, Issue #087
June 25, 2026
Get ready for a vibrant week in Spring Hill!
Today, discover what your oral microbiome says about your health with Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh, or unleash your inner chef at a Gourmet Hummus Cooking Workshop. For the kids, high-energy Zumba classes await, while teens can dive into an epic Color Wars party tomorrow night.
Want something truly unique? Explore the stars at an AstroloTea Q&A, craft your own luxury candle, or join Plant Bingo for a chance to win a new green friend. And for the thrill-seekers, Autocross After Hours and Floor It Friday promise high-octane action. Don't forget the delicious food trucks and live music popping up all over town!
Dive into our full list of events and make the most of your week.
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News & Information
Hernando Sun (Feed)
A derogatory hot mic comment about a Brooksville resident put Commissioner John Allocco on the defensive at the June 23, 2026, Hernando BOCC meeting. Allocco remarked, "There’s a reason why some people are single forever," referring to Aja Moore after she criticized the commission’s handling of the county’s comprehensive plan. Moore directly addressed Allocco 90 minutes later, stating, "We elect leaders to debate issues, not demean people," and claiming she had been engaged for over four years.
Initially, Allocco defended his remarks, claiming Moore "regularly berates" commissioners and frequently uses profanity at meetings. Later, however, he emailed Moore an apology, calling his comment "insensitive and obviously hurtful to you." Allocco, first elected in 2016 and reelected in 2024, also told reporters he still has First Amendment rights, despite his apology.
Commissioner Allocco next faces reelection in 2028. How will this incident impact public trust in local leadership and the tone of future county discussions?
🚨 Reminder🚨Our last ECG screening event is today(6/25) at Hernando High School: Leopard Pride from 4-7pm in the gymnasium at the front of the school.
Hernando School District Athletics
Just one day remains to access critical health screenings and $20 physicals, wrapping up today, June 25, at Hernando High School. The school's gymnasium, known for "Leopard Pride," hosts the final ECG screening event and physicals from 4-7 PM, presenting a crucial, last-minute opportunity for local residents. This marks the community's last scheduled chance for these important health checks.
For just $20, secure your heart check with an ECG screening; you must pre-register and pay via the provided QR code to lock in your specific time slot. Additionally, Dr. Christian Schneider from Family Chiropractic Health Center offers $20 physicals right on-site. These physicals operate on a first-come, first-served basis and accept cash payments only.
With this final opportunity closing soon, who in our community will take advantage of these vital and conveniently accessible health services?
Hernando County Sheriff (FB Page)
Firework blasts are already echoing through Hernando County neighborhoods, but Florida law reserves those pyrotechnic displays for just a few specific days each year. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office issued a reminder: state law only permits fireworks on July 4, December 31, and January 1. Premature pops and booms can distress pets, trigger veterans, and disturb neighbors sensitive to loud noises, impacting community well-being.
As July 4th approaches, the Sheriff's Office urges safe and considerate revelry. They emphasize celebrating responsibly, mindful of those around them. Crucially, residents must leave firearms out of any holiday celebration. Firing a gun into the air remains dangerous, illegal, and can have tragic consequences, a clear message from authorities.
Can Hernando County residents embrace these guidelines, ensuring a truly safe and respectful holiday season for everyone, or will early bursts and risky behavior continue to ignite community concerns?
Florida Dept. of Health – Hernando
An extended three-day closure awaits DOH-Hernando offices in honor of America's 250th birthday, impacting anyone who might plan a visit to the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County around that time. Offices will shut their doors for Thursday, July 2, Friday, July 3, and Monday, July 6, 2026, creating a long service gap for residents and visitors alike.
This significant break celebrates the nation's quarter-millennium milestone, ensuring local DOH services are unavailable for an extended period. Regular office hours will resume promptly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. While the offices remain closed, DOH-Hernando reminds all residents and visitors to celebrate safely over the holiday weekend. For any immediate medical emergencies, remember to call 911.
How will the community adjust to this temporary lapse in local health services as the historic celebration approaches?
Hernando County Sheriff (FB Page)
Nearly hitting an officer before colliding with a mail carrier, a driver on Cortez Boulevard dramatically highlighted the dangers of ignoring Florida's 'Move Over' law. On June 22, 2026, Lieutenant Scott Lamia conducted a traffic stop in Brooksville when a Ford pickup truck passed dangerously close to him without moving over or slowing down. The truck then struck a U.S. Postal Service vehicle that had properly shifted lanes. Thankfully, no one reported injuries.
Authorities cited the Ford driver for violating the Move Over Law, and Traffic Deputies investigated the crash. This close call, documented by body and dash cameras, powerfully illustrates the constant risks law enforcement officers, first responders, tow operators, and utility workers face daily on our roadsides. Our community must remember: drivers must move over a lane or slow down significantly when they see any authorized vehicle stopped.
Will this jarring incident be the wake-up call our community needs to truly prioritize safety and prevent future tragedies?
Local Events & Happenings
Invest in your mouth the right way: The Oral Microbiome
June 25, 2026 | 4:30 AM – 5:15 PM
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center, 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr.
Join Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD, DipABLM, for a free lecture focused on what your mouth has to say about your health. What does your mouth ha…
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💃 Zumba Kids Jr. (Ages 3–6)
June 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Hardware Store (Brooksville), 115 N. Main Street
💃 Zumba Kids Jr. (Ages 3–6) Presented by Amar for Kids Get your little ones moving, grooving, and smiling with Zumba Kids Jr.—a high-energy dance f…
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💃 Zumba Kids (Ages 7–11)
June 25, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Hardware Store (Brooksville), 115 N. Main Street
💃 Zumba Kids (Ages 7–11) Presented by Amar for Kids Get ready to turn up the energy with Zumba Kids—a fun, upbeat dance fitness class designed for…
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AstroloTea - Q&A with Craig
June 25, 2026 | 12 PM – 1:15 PM
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center, 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr.
🌙Thu June 25th, 2026 12:00-1:15pm Location: The Conscious Market at Om Q&A with Craig In Today's tea, all questions Astrological answered. Bring yo…
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Autocross After Hours, Open to all makes, Thursday June 25th at Lead Foot City
June 25, 2026 | 4 PM – 10 PM
Lead Foot City, 17109 Old Ayers Rd.
Lead Foot City is running an After Hours Autocross Event on Thursday June 25th! There will be a driver cap for this event so get your ticket early. N…
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DONT BE BASIC - Gormet Cooking Class
June 25, 2026 | 4 PM – 6 PM
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center, 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr.
Don't Be Basic: A Gourmet Hummus Cooking Workshop with Rani from The Hummus Truck 🍋🫓 Event Details: • Date: Thursday June 25, 2026 • Time: 4:00 PM –…
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Candle Making Class with Good Smells
June 25, 2026 | 6 PM
Citrus & Sage Bookshop, 309 S. Main St
Tea Cup Soy Wax Candle Workshop Hosted by Good Smells Inc at Citrus & Sage Bookshop Join us for a delightful evening of candle pouring, light far…
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Jeep Night 🚙 at BVL Oyster Bar (Presented by Southern 4x4)
June 25, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Brooksville Oyster Bar, 14445 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Jeep Night at Bob’s 🚙 Every 4th Thursday Top down, doors off, let’s roll. Join us at BVL Oyster Bar for Jeep Night featuring a live DJ, great food,…
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Ladies Game Night Every Thursday
June 25, 2026 | 6 PM – 6:01 PM
Never Board Games (Brooksville, FL), 19249 Cortez Blvd.
Come join us for “Girls Game Night!” Come make some new friends and learn some new games. Every Thursday evening. Never Board Games - Brooksville…
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Tropical Trivia with Wendy
June 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Rookies Family Grille and Bar, 3095 Anderson Snow Rd.
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Hope Youth Ranch, Inc. Ribbon Cutting
June 26, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, 15588 Aviation Loop Dr.
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Hope Youth Ranches Hope for Tomorrow Vocational Center.
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🪴 Plant Bingo w/ Succulent City
June 26, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Artisan Haven BVL, 134 E. Fort Dade Ave
Ready to yell "BINGO!" and take home a new plant baby? Join us for a fun-filled evening of Plant Bingo at Artisan Haven with our friends from Succulen…
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Family Game Night
June 26, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Hernando Beach Java & Kava, 4090 Shoal Line Blvd.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY You know what sounds better than sitting around the house doom-scrolling while everyone’s in separate rooms? Uno reve…
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Floor It Friday - Drag Racing, Burnouts, Car Truck Bike Meet at Lead Foot City (June 26th, 6-10pm)
June 26, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Lead Foot City, 17109 Old Ayers Rd.
BUY TICKETS & TECH CARDS DAY OF SHOW CASH or CARD AT THE GATES CALL 844-532-3366 FOR ANY QUESTIONS Floor It Friday's at Lead Foot City is a Party Nigh…
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Teen Night - Color Wars
June 26, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Hernando YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd.
COLOR WARS PARTY...WILL IT BE YOUR COLOR! Teens in grades 6-12, get ready for the ultimate Teen Night Out on June 26! - Team Challenges - Color Batt…
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June Flying Nidra & Sound
June 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
House of Light Yoga, 12560 Spring Hill Dr.
Join Alana & Christine for Flying Nidra & Sound. Yoga Nidra is known as "yogic sleep", a guided practice following specific steps to bring you into a…
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Ladies Night
June 26, 2026 | 9 PM – 11:45 PM
Jigger Bar, 7394 St. Andrew Blvd.
Ladies, it’s YOUR night 💃✨ Every Friday at Jigger Bar we turn the volume up and the vibes ALL the way on 🔥 🎧 DJ 313 spinning the tracks that ke…
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Eight new trips designed for families in search of adventure
Intrepid's new Premium Family trips are the kind you'll reminisce about for years to come. The eight new trips across Borneo, Morocco, India, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand and Egypt put small groups of families in the hands of Intrepid's most experienced local guides — with feature stays, cultural immersion, and kid-focused activities woven throughout. Stay in an overwater villa in Borneo and plant coral with your kids. Spend a night at a desert camp in Morocco under live Gnaoua music. See the Taj Mahal at sunrise as a family. Intrepid handles all the logistics so you can stay present for the moments that matter, while travelling in small groups of three to five like-minded families.
Local Restaurant Specials
Brooksville Oyster Bar
June 25, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
14oz Prime Rib with 2 sides, every Thursday night at Bob's after 4pm!
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Local Food Trucks
Marie & Me Coffee (Coffee)
Thursday | 6:45 AM – 12 PM
Verizon - 4106 Mariner Blvd.
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Cali Street Tacos, LLC (Mexican | Tex-Mex | Tacos)
Thursday | 9 AM – 5 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center
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Cheese Dreams, LLC (Gourmet Grilled Cheese)
Thursday | 11 AM – 5 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center
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Chuck's Dog House (Hot Dogs | Italian Beef)
Thursday | 11 AM – 4 PM
Consumer Care Car Lot
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La Florizza (Wood Fired Pizza)
Thursday | 11 AM – 8 PM
Pink Dinosaur
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TaterHeads (Stuffed Baked Potatoes)
Thursday | 11 AM – 6 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center
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LaurieCue (BBQ)
Thursday | 12 PM – 7 PM
Mobil (SR 50 & US 19)
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Marie & Me Coffee (Coffee)
Thursday | 4 PM – 6 PM
Verizon - 4106 Mariner Blvd.
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Authentic So. Cal Flavors (Mexican)
Thursday | 4 PM – 9 PM
Marker 48 Brewing
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The Lobster Tank (Lobster Rolls)
Thursday | 4 PM – 8 PM
Advance Auto - 14321 Spring Hill Dr.
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Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Thursday | 4 PM – 8 PM
Glen Lakes Liquor Store
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Local Business Spotlight
Local Live Entertainment
Billy Isner
Live Music
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd.
June 25, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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Karaoke
Jigger Bar, 7394 St. Andrew Blvd.
June 25, 2026 | 7 PM – 8 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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Joe Jarrell
Live Music
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd.
June 26, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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Aaron Zee
Live Music at the Bar featuring Aaron Zee
Rookies Family Grille and Bar, 3095 Anderson Snow Rd.
June 26, 2026 | 9 PM – 11 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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The Red, White & The Blues Brothers Neighborhood Block Party
Stage West Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd.
June 27, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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Randy Stark
Live Music: Randy Stark
Hernando Beach Tropical Grill, 4139 Shoal Line Blvd.
June 27, 2026 | 2 PM – 5 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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George Mac
Live Music
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd.
June 27, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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Full Throttle Debut show @ Lazy Lizard 80's Rock 🎸 Show
Lazy Lizard Hernando Beach, 3192 Shoal Line Blvd
June 27, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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LIVE MUSIC ON THE RIVER at Mary’s Fish Camp
Mary's Fish Camp, 8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd.
June 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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Shadow Ridge Band
Shadow Ridge Band @ Brooksville Elks #2582
Brooksville Elks Lodge #2582, 13383 County Line Road
June 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
$5 Cover (CASH Only) | Pre-purchase Required: No
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Beach Boys Tribute In Brooksville @Sparacia
Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyard, 21509 Snow Hill Road
June 27, 2026 | 7 PM
$25 advance / $30 at door | Pre-purchase Required: No
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