Happy Friday, Spring Hill!

This weekend is absolutely bursting with local flavor, fun, and entertainment you won't want to miss. Kicking off today and continuing through tomorrow, head to Masaryk Winery for the incredible Peanut Festival, boasting FREE entry, train rides for the kids, a boiled peanut contest, and delicious treats from local vendors. Just down the road, the 2026 Pasco Scallop & Music Fest at Sunwest Park is also in full swing with free admission, live bands all weekend, and plenty of coastal vibes. Looking for more? Beat the Heat with the Sheriff's Office, let your teens splash at a Glow Night pool party, or explore the unique evening Raven’s Harvest Market. Plus, our food truck scene is buzzing with everything from gourmet grilled cheese to authentic Thai.

Don't just hear about it later, get out there and make some memories!

Yesterday, Spectrum Bay News 9 interviewed County Commissioners John Allocco and Ryan Amsler, along with Airport Manager Steve Miller, about the exciting $13.6 million federal grant awarded to the Bro
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Huge news for Spring Hill! Your Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport just landed a massive $13.6 million federal grant. Yesterday, County Commissioners John Allocco and Ryan Amsler, along with Airport Manager Steve Miller, spoke to Spectrum Bay News 9 about what this means for our community.
This isn't just about a deactivated runway. It’s about upgrading critical infrastructure at the airport, poised to attract new businesses and spark economic growth right here at home. How will this $13.6 million boost our local economy and bring new jobs?
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🔥☀️ 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧 ☀️🔥 FREE FUN!
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Today, Saturday, July 11, get ready for some FREE fun right here in Spring Hill. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is bringing their "Beat the Heat" event to SpringLife Church from 12 PM to 4 PM. Your family can cool off and connect with the Community Policing Unit (COPPS) deputies, all without spending a dime.
Imagine dunking a deputy or joining in on games, all while escaping the summer sun. This is your chance to meet the men and women who serve Hernando County and enjoy a splash. Will you take on the dunk tank challenge, or just relax with your neighbors?
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Treasure Hunt Under The Waves: Pasco County Scallop Season Officially Kicks Off Today
Tampa Free Press (Hernando County Search)
Get ready, Spring Hill! The 2026 recreational bay scallop season is officially open in Pasco County. Boaters and divers are hitting the water today, July 10, for this highly anticipated "treasure hunt under the waves." Are you ready to join the chase for these local delicacies right in our own backyard?
This prime season runs until August 18, covering all state waters south of the Hernando-Pasco County line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas. Don't miss your chance to fill your cooler. What are you waiting for, Pasco County?
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Museum donation turns into hazmat situation in Brooksville
Bay News 9 (Hernando)
A simple donation to a historical museum in Brooksville took an unexpected, dangerous turn this Friday. What was supposed to be a piece of local history quickly became a hazardous material situation, sending alarms through Hernando County.
What exactly was found inside that package? And what does this mean for the safety of our community's treasured artifacts?
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Political Candidates Voice their Views
Hernando Sun (Feed)
Your future in Hernando County is on the ballot. Local hopefuls gathered at Frederick Kelly Elks Lodge to share their visions, from the school board to Congress. Amanda Cunningham-Rud, Luciano Vignali, and Kara Champion debated everything from teacher retention to parental choice for District 3 and District 5. Maxwell Glenn worried about overdevelopment, and Sylvia Dukes promised to make taxpayers' voices heard.
Missed this important forum? You have two more chances to hear candidates discuss issues directly affecting Spring Hill. One is July 25, 1 p.m., right here at the Brooksville Elks Lodge #2582. Will their answers on healthcare, education, or taxes convince you they represent your family's best interests?
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Spring Hill Farmers Market
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Chili's Restaurant
3085 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL
Local produce, local meat and seafood, plants, crafts, baked goods, sourdough, local honey & so much more! 40 - 80 vendors every week!
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Beasley Farm - Farmers Market
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Beasley Farm
10137 Preston Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
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Peanut Festival
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Masaryk Winery
19121 Phillips Rd., Masaryktown, FL 34604
FREE Entry! FREE Parking! Saturday & Sunday (10am-3pm) FREE train rides for kids! Come out and enjoy Music, Bounce House, Face Painter, Food (full menu), FREE Wine Tasting, Beer, Baked Goods and shop…
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The OM Grown Garden: Free Garden Education Talks
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center
4242 Lake in the Woods Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34607
🌱🌿 Our mission: to offer sustainable gardening education and supply our community with nourishing, top-quality, naturally grown food. The garden thrives with dedicated hearts and willing hands, a li…
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Breathing OM: A 3 Part Series with Dr. Maria & Craig Schwartz
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 12 PM – 1:30 PM
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center
4242 Lake in the Woods Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34607
In this special 3-part workshop, you'll learn proven methods and principles that heal trauma, invite joy, and foster connection with your deepest self. Join Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh and Craig Schwart…
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Hernando County Sheriff's Office Beat The Heat
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Spring Life Church
9344 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34608
Beat the Heat and join our deputies for a fun-filled day the whole family can enjoy! Join the fun with a dunk tank, bounce houses, games, and plenty of other activities. Bring your family and friend…
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2026 Pasco Scallop & Music Fest
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 3 PM – 11 PM
Sunwest Park
17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL 34667
🏖️ Celebrate Summer on Florida’s Sports Coast - and don’t forget your sunscreen and beach chairs! 🌞 Get ready for two weekends of sun‑soaked fun, coastal flavors, and live music at the 2026 Pasco…
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🌙🐦‍⬛ The Raven's Harvest Market
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Artisan Haven BVL
134 E. Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601
We’re stepping into our ✨ Evening Market Era ✨ Beginning in May, The Raven’s Harvest Market moves to Second Saturday Nights from 5PM-8PM. Join us each month for a curated evening filled with: 🌾 Loc…
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Scallop & Music Festival 5K
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sunwest Park
17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL 34667
The Scallop & Music Festival 5k will be held at SunWest Park in Hudson! The course takes you on a paved hiking path around old salt mines. Participants may run or walk. The race will be timed. Every…
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Teen Pool Party - Glow Night
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Hernando YMCA
1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
Middle & High Schoolers - this one's just for YOU! Teens...Grab your friends and dive into a night of music, swimming, games and nonstop fun! Don't miss out - it's the perfect way to hang out, cool…
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Irvy => Music Bingo
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Rookies Family Grille and Bar
3095 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Beasley Farm - Farmers Market
Sunday | July 12, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Beasley Farm
10137 Preston Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
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🎨 FREE Kids Face Painting at Duck Donuts Brooksville 🍩
Sunday | July 12, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Duck Donuts (Brooksville, FL)
13105 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613
🎨🍩 FREE KIDS FACE PAINTING! 🍩🎨 Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer? Join us at Duck Donuts Brooksville for FREE face painting by Face & Body Painting by Melissa Perez! 📅…
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Doormat Painting & Coffee at Artisan Haven! Spooky Edition!
Sunday | July 12, 2026 | 1 PM – 3 PM
Artisan Haven BVL
134 E. Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601
Join us for a fun afternoon customizing your own front porch mat! All supplies are included with instruction. First drink included!
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Summer Kids Art Class - Session 2
Monday | July 13, 2026 | 6 PM
Hernando YMCA
1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
Get ready to create, explore, and have fun at our Summer Art Class! Participants will try different art forms such as drawing, painting, and more, while developing their skills and expressing their cr…
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Marie & Me Coffee (Coffee)
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 7:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Verizon - 4106 Mariner Blvd.
4106 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL
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Cali Street Tacos, LLC (Mexican | Tex-Mex | Tacos)
Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Cheese Dreams, LLC (Gourmet Grilled Cheese)
Saturday | 11 AM – 6 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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TaterHeads (Stuffed Baked Potatoes)
Saturday | 11 AM – 8 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center
11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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La Florizza (Wood Fired Pizza)
Saturday | 12 PM – 9 PM
Pink Dinosaur
3275 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL
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LaurieCue (BBQ)
Saturday | 12 PM – 7 PM
Mobil (SR 50 & US 19)
6200 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai Food)
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 12 PM – 5 PM
Tidal Brewing Company
14311 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Krafted by Kiki (Caribbean | Wings | Comfort Food)
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 3 PM – 9 PM
Weeki Pub
8070 Cortez Blvd., Weeki Wachee, FL 34607
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Spice Corner (Indian)
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
Glen Lakes Liquor Store
9605 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34613
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7th Isle @ Bayport Inn
7th Isle
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Bayport Inn
4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34607
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Beards at the Lizard on a Saturday Night
Bearded Brothers
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 6 PM
Lazy Lizard Hernando Beach
3192 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607
A rare Saturday night of Beardin' in the Lizardhood! Join the Bearded Brothers for some great food, cold drinks and gettin' lazy with your people!
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LOVESNAKE @ SPARACIA WITHERELL FAMILY WINERY (WHITE SNAKE & TESLA TRIBUTE)
LoveSnake
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyard
21509 Snow Hill Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
📣 Encore & Sparacia Witherell Family Winery Present…“LOVESNAKE” (Whitesnake & Tesla) 🐍 📆: Saturday, July 11th - 6pm 🎟️: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990092757008?aff=oddtdtcreator 👊 FLORIDA HA…
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Firefly at Marker 48
Firefly
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Marker 48 Brewing
12147 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL
Firefly live at Marker 48! Cold drinks, great vibes, and live music all night — come party with us! 🎶🍻✨
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Moonlight Movies- July 2026
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 7 PM – 11 PM
Hernando Park
205 E. Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL
Step into a world of pure imagination! 🍭✨ Brooksville Main Street is delighted to invite families, dreamers, and film lovers to an enchanting summer showing of the beloved classic, Willy Wonka & the…
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SPRING HILL COMEDY NIGHT: From ABC, SiriusXM & Nickelodeon - Rahn Hortman - LIVE on Sat, July 11th!
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 7 PM
Stage West Playhouse
8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606
Laffs2Go Presents: Rahn Hortman from ABC, SiriusXM & Nickelodeon! WHEN: Saturday, July 11th 2026 WHERE: Stage West Playhouse DOORS: 6PM | SHOW: 7PM TICKETS: $20 tickets @ bit.ly/45mgSIK --------------…
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SPRING HILL COMEDY NIGHT: From NBC & Amazon Prime - Bill "Bull" Ohse - LIVE on Sat, July 11th!
Saturday | July 11, 2026 | 7 PM
Stage West Playhouse
8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606
Laffs2Go Presents: Bill "Bull" Ohse from NBC & Amazon Prime! WHEN: Saturday, July 11th 2026 WHERE: Stage West Playhouse DOORS: 6PM | SHOW: 7PM TICKETS: $20 tickets @ bit.ly/4eKoJVC -------------------…
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The Gaturz @ Bayport Inn
The Gaturz
Sunday | July 12, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM
Bayport Inn
4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34607
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2026 Pasco Scallop & Music Fest
Sunday | July 12, 2026 | 3 PM – 8 PM
Sunwest Park
17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL 34667
🏖️ Celebrate Summer on Florida’s Sports Coast - and don’t forget your sunscreen and beach chairs! 🌞 Get ready for two weekends of sun‑soaked fun, coastal flavors, and live music at the 2026 Pasco…
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Pet Portraits! Summertime fun! Paint your own fur baby!
Sunday | July 12, 2026 | 3 PM – 6 PM
Marker 48 Brewing
12147 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL
Our very favorite class is back! It's TIME to paint your own pet! Beat the heat and join us in Marker 48's air conditioned special event room on Sunday, July 12 from 3-6 pm Class fee of $55 include…
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Parrot Heads @ Bayport Inn
Parrot Heads
Monday | July 13, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Bayport Inn
4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34607
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