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Inside Spring Hill, Issue #047
May 16, 2026
Ready for a weekend bursting with local flavor, thrilling action, and creative escapes? This May 16th-18th, Spring Hill and Brooksville are alive with possibilities! Cast your line for a cause at the LMD Charity Fishing Tournament, or don your finest Derby attire for Brooksville's 'Off to the Races' Downtown Street Market. Embrace nature's beauty at HarvestMoon Fun Farm's Sunflower Festival, picking your own vibrant bouquet.
Craving a unique experience? Unleash your inner artist at a Paint & Sip, find your zen with a Sound Bowl Journey, or feel the rush at Lead Foot City's inaugural Autocross Day. From delicious food truck finds to live music and family-friendly fun, there’s an adventure waiting around every corner. Dive in and make this weekend unforgettable!
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Facing speeding cars or ongoing traffic headaches in your Hernando County neighborhood? Residents now have a direct pipeline to address these concerns. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office provides an online tool, guiding locals on how to submit crucial traffic enforcement requests, directly empowering deputies to pinpoint and tackle problem areas. This system offers a clear pathway for community members to act on safety.
Through the Sheriff's website, residents quickly provide essential details: specific location, time of day, and the exact type of violation they observe. This valuable community input empowers deputies, enabling them to better address ongoing traffic concerns and significantly improve overall roadway safety across Hernando County. Officials consistently stress that traffic safety is a shared responsibility, underscoring how direct resident involvement makes a real difference in maintaining safer streets.
What transformative impact will our community see when every resident actively takes the wheel in reporting concerns?
Source: Hernando County Sheriff (FB Page)
New homes in Hernando County just got pricier. Commissioners voted 4-1 to raise impact fees on developers, aiming to fund vital fire safety and EMS infrastructure despite one commissioner's claims these fees fuel inflation. In other key decisions, they rejected a survey for a manatee protection zone in Mud Creek, opting instead for cheaper solutions like increased signage, and postponed a contentious 72-unit townhome development on Bourassa Boulevard amid resident opposition and unresolved road issues.
Fire Chief Paul Hasenmeier asserted the county desperately needs more fire stations, requiring one for every 6,300 homes at $3.5 million annually. Commissioner Steve Champion, casting the lone 'no' vote, argued these fees inflate costs, asking, "When is it ever enough?" Champion also pushed back on the manatee survey, calling concerns a "nonexistent problem" from "busybody" residents. Meanwhile, neighbors near Bourassa Boulevard implored Commissioners to reject the townhome project entirely, with Casey May writing, "The small town charm is gone."
Commissioners, however, upheld private property rights despite resident appeals. Though postponed, the townhome project still appears likely to pass, but can Hernando County truly balance growth's demands with preserving its unique character and environment?
Source: Hernando Sun (Feed)
Dominating host Central 26-7 last Thursday at their spring jamboree, Springstead football signaled a powerful rebound after a rare losing season in 2025. The Eagles rushed for 166 yards against Central, as Jeremiah Brown and William Figueroa fueled their offense with key runs and scores. Earlier in the day, a formidable East Ridge squad from Clermont beat Springstead 14-6 and Central 24-6.
Springstead coach Mike Garofano called East Ridge a "very good opponent" and a "good test" for his Eagles, noting their challenge with East Ridge's fast-paced, no-huddle offense. Central coach Jim Pusateri felt "pretty good" about his team's physical play and new Slot-T offense, stating, "Everything you’ve seen here tonight is correctable."
With the regular season still months away, how will these early insights shape the Eagles' and Bears' strategies as they aim to turn spring lessons into fall victories?
Source: Hernando Sun (Feed)
Local Events & Happenings
LMD Charity Catch & Release Tournament
May 16, 2026 | ? – 6 PM
Florida Cracker Kitchen, 966 E. Jefferson St., Brooksville
Cast your line for a cause at the LMD Catch & Release Tournament, May 16 in Brooksville, benefiting HPH Hospice & CCA Florida Anglers, it’s time to h…
The Airport Farmers & Flea Market
May 16, 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 16, 2026 | 9 AM – 4 PM
JG Ranch, 17200 Wiscon Rd., Brooksville
U Pick Blackberries
Downtown Street Market- May 2026
May 16, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Brooksville Water Tower, 101 S Brooksville Ave, Brooksville
🐴 OFF TO THE RACES IN DOWNTOWN BROOKSVILLE! 🐴 Dust off your sun hats and grab your bowties! Brooksville Main Street is bringing the spirit of the B…
Farmers Market Spring Hill
May 16, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Chili's Restaurant, 3085 Commercial Way, Spring Hill
Vendor Market, Outdoor Event, Local Crafts, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Free Admission
Happy Tails Market
May 16, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Humane Society of the Nature Coast, 7200 Mobley Rd., Brooksville
Come join us again for this Saturday’s Market! Stop by, say hello, and show your support — we’d love to see you there!
Sunflower Festival at HarvestMoon Fun Farm
May 16, 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…
Swim With A Fire Fighter
May 16, 2026 | 10 AM
Hernando YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill
Sound the alarm!!!📢 Come join us at the Y and Swim with our local Firefighters!! Sign up now at the membership desk.🤩
🌿 Wreath Making Workshop with Donna’s Wreaths & Things
May 16, 2026 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Artisan Haven BVL, 134 E. Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville
Join us for a creative and relaxing afternoon at Artisan Haven as we host a hands-on wreath making workshop with Donna from Donna’s Wreaths & Things!…
Paint & Sip with Passport Paint Parties
May 16, 2026 | 2 PM – 4 PM
Masaryk Winery, 19121 Phillips Rd., Masaryktown
Blooming Glassware: Hand-Painted Floral Vase Workshop at Masaryk Winery Transform a simple glass vase into a vibrant, functional piece of art! In thi…
Sip & Sculpt: Coastal Clay Night
May 16, 2026 | 4 PM – 6 PM
The Artmaking Space, 13814 Linden Dr., Spring Hill
This is a BYOB (Bring your own bottle) event. Grab a drink, bring your friends, and get creative Join us for a relaxing time where you'll creating yo…
BYOB
Sunflower Festival at HarvestMoon Fun Farm
May 16, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 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…
Music Bingo
May 16, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Rookies Family Grille and Bar, 3095 Anderson Snow Rd., Spring Hill
Come Join us for all the Fun Saturday Night! Music Bingo is back! A great time had by all, come listen to your favorite music while. trying your chanc…
Autocross Private Day, Open to all makes, Sunday May 17th at Lead Foot City
May 17, 2026 | 8 AM – 1 PM
Lead Foot City, 17109 Old Ayers Rd., Brooksville
After much anticipation Lead Foot City is Officially hosting its first Autocross Day on Sunday May 17th! There will be a driver cap for this first ev…
The Airport Farmers & Flea Market
May 17, 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
Sunflower Festival at HarvestMoon Fun Farm
May 17, 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…
Grove Market: Tidal's 8th Anniversary Celebration
May 17, 2026 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Grove Market
CELEBRATE 8 YEARS OF TIDAL WITH US ON MAY 17 🌊 LOCAL GOODS & ART 🌊 MERCH & BEER RELEASES 🌊 LIVE MUSIC BY @nonsensefla 🌊 DAMN GOOD CRAFT BEER 🌊…
Partner and Line Dance Lessons with Tom
May 17, 2026 | 2 PM – 6 PM
Brooksville Elks Lodge #2582, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill
Tom Avinger, a NTA certified line dance instructor, provides lessons Sunday afternoons. This is the perfect class for dancers who know the steps and w…
✨ Tune Into Your Soul: Sound Bowl Journey Pop-Up with Deb Bell
May 18, 2026 | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center, 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr., Spring Hill
✨ Tune Into Your Soul: Sound Bowl Journey Pop-Up with Deb Bell Are you ready to dive deep into your energetic body and find a new level of inner pea…
Paint Night at Smokin Oak Wood-Fired Pizza!
May 18, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom, 13180 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Join us for art, food and fun!! All supplies are included along with ten percent off all food and drinks for painters!
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Local Food Trucks
Marie & Me Coffee (Coffee)
We are a mobile coffee trailer specializing in handcrafted lattes, specialty coffee drinks, delicious cocoas. We pride ourselves on using only clean,…
May 16, 2026 | 7:45 AM – 12 PM
Verizon - 4106 Mariner Blvd., 4106 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill
Cali Street Tacos, LLC (Mexican | Tex-Mex | Tacos)
Originally from California and bring authentic Mexican flavors to Spring hill Fl. Voted best food truck and Mexican restaurant
May 16, 2026 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center, 11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill
Cheese Dreams, LLC (Gourmet Grilled Cheese)
Cheese Dreams offers foods from Classic to Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Soups, sides and more
May 16, 2026 | 11 AM – 6 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center, 11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill
TaterHeads (Stuffed Baked Potatoes)
We serve baked and stuffed russet potatoes. We also serve stuffed potato skins.
May 16, 2026 | 11 AM – 8 PM
Ken's Spring Hill Service Center, 11175 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill
Two Grandma Soul Food (Soul Food)
We are the best soul food truck in the Tampa Bay Area offering up some of the most amazing food..
May 16, 2026 | 11 AM – 6 PM
Pine Island Beach (2), 10840 Pine Island Dr., Spring Hill
La Florizza (Wood Fired Pizza)
Authentic wood fired pizza made in a Marra Forni brick oven
May 16, 2026 | 12 PM – 7 PM
Pink Dinosaur, 3275 Commercial Way, Spring Hill
Gloria's Authentic Mexican Cuisine (Mexican)
May 16, 2026 | 3 PM – 9 PM
Weeki Pub, 8070 Cortez Blvd., Weeki Wachee
Spice Corner (Indian)
Authentic Indian flavors, home recipes. Butter chicken, chicken Tikka masala, Samosa, Naan, Indian tacos and Basmati rice.
May 16, 2026 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Broad Street Brewing Co., 291 E. Jefferson St., Brooksville
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Local Live Entertainment
7th Isle
Musical Performance
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
May 16, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
90s Party @ The Lazy Lizard!
Lazy Lizard Hernando Beach, 3192 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach
May 16, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
The Lazy Lizard is going to be Rocking Saturday the 16th. Downsyde Up is hosting a 90s Party and your invited! If you like Alice in Chains, Red Hot Ch…
Pre-purchase Required: No
Julie Black Duo @ The Peacock Theater (Sparacia Witherell Family Winery)
Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyard, 21509 Snow Hill Road, Brooksville
May 16, 2026 | 6 PM
🍷 Looking for the perfect Saturday night? The Peacock Theater has the answer! 🎵 Doors open at 6pm. Pick your bottle from Sparacia Witherell Family…
Pre-purchase Required: No
LIVE MUSIC ON THE RIVER at Mary’s Fish Camp
Mary's Fish Camp, 8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd., Weeki Wachee
May 16, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Every Saturday night, kick back Old Florida–style with live music on the river at Mary’s Fish Camp. Every Saturday 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm 8092 Marys Fish…
Pre-purchase Required: No
Wade Hunt Williams - Live Music
Brooksville Elks Lodge #2582, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill
May 16, 2026 | 7 PM – 11 PM
“Faith, Family and Country” are the themes that resonate in Wade Hunt Williams Soulful Country music. Williams’s mission is to move you to sing, danc…
Pre-purchase Required: No
The Gaturz
Musical Performance
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
May 17, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
Sunday Funday w/ Violinist Andrew Polo
Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyard, 21509 Snow Hill Road, Brooksville
May 17, 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
Music Bingo
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
May 18, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
Karaoke
Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill
May 19, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Pre-purchase Required: No
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