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HERNANDO COUNTY


Real Estate

2007 2008 4/2009
Median Price* Single Family Home $208,900 $169,500  $135,200
Median Price* Condominium $169,400 $142,500 $99,200

* Median Price of 101 homes sold would be that price which is lower than 50 of the prices and also higher than 50 of the prices.  In other words, there are homes and condominiums available in every price range in Hernando County. Median prices shown above are for the Tampa/Saint Petersburg/Clearwater MSA, of which Hernando  County is a part. The statistics are meant to give you a feel for the area as compared to others you may be considering and to show the direction of the market.

Taxes

Visit Buy a Home in Florida for comprehensive property tax information.

Weather 

Average High/Low in January 73/50, in July 90/72


Hernando County is bordered on the west by the Gulf and on the north and east by the Withlacooche State Forest. It’s the heart of the “Nature Coast” and one of the most beautiful counties in Florida.
The Suncoast Parkway provides a quick and easy commute to and from the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg area and has brought more people into town that seek the convenience of nearby city amenities but a more affordable, family-friendly place to call home.

The county itself covers 312,000 acres  and is home to the City of Brooksville, Hernando Beach,  Pine Island,  Spring Hill and The City of Weeki Wachee.

For those who enjoy living along the water, with backyard docks for your boat, Hernando Beach, Aripeka, Bayport, Pine Island and parts of Weeki Wachee offer Gulf side home fronts. Hernando Beach is the largest of the coastal communities and boasts upscale homes as well as marinas, restaurants, retail stores and other service-related businesses.

If its wide open spaces that you seek, Brooksville has generous acres of land amid oaks and pines. New private neighborhoods, recently opened in Brooksville, beckon newcomers with their beautiful home sites and decorative landscapes.

Events

 

Arts & Culture

As culture, art, dance, stage performances and music add more than a splash of color, organizations for the arts are becoming more active and visible in Hernando County.

John Leggio’s Center for the Performing Arts offers a host of dance instruction classes. New comedies, tragedies and musicals are performed on stage each month at Stage West Community Playhouse. From Shakespeare to Woody Allen, Stage West has a full range of stage productions to participate in or just enjoy the show. Hernando Symphony Orchestra is a 70 member volunteer orchestra that gives concerts at the Hernando Performing Arts Center and at Springstead Theater. New in town, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra plans to add to Hernando County’s cultural growth with a variety of classical, pop music and dance. The Hernando Broadway Series features professional touring companies in Broadway musicals, plus student productions at Springstead Theater. Once a month, the Band Shell Bash in downtown Brooksville offers an evening of free outdoor concerts for everyone to enjoy. 

In Spring Hill, the St. Petersburg Times Concert Series entertains audiences at a variety of venues.  It is held the fourth Saturday of the month at the Spring Hill Civic Center’s Lake House overlooking Hunter Lake.

Artistic spirit blooms in Brooksville where colorful murals are painted along the walls of the buildings. Also, exciting artwork by local artists can be viewed at the Brooksville City Hall on Howell Ave. The Spring Hill Art League and Hernando County Fine Arts Council promote various forms of art in the county including cultural activities and workshops for professional and amateur artists.  

For additional information see Your Florida Lifestyle section.

History

From antebellum home tours to Civil War museums and downtown art shows, music, art and history play a strong role in the culture of Hernando County.

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Historic Brooksville, discover the heritage and life style of 150 years of History. Sense the aura of the 19th and early 20th century rural Florida. The stately lady better known as at the Hernando Heritage Museum sits aristocratically atop one of the seven hills of Brooksville. The twelve rooms of the seven gabled, gingerbread trim house takes you back in time as you explore each and every room full of historic treasures & stories. Witness the largest Civil War reenactment in Florida as Confederate and Union soldiers recreate the famous “Brooksville Raid” of 1864. The modern day re-enactment delivers a visual picture of what life was like during the Civil War. The 3,000 or so re-enactors that participate are noted for their dedication to exacting detail. Many spend the weekend eschewing modern conveniences, preferring to sleep in canvas tents and cooking meals in iron pots over open fires.

Beaches

The County operates 3 parks that offer swimming – one on the Gulf, one on a creek and one on the Weeki Wachee River. 

Check out The Florida Beach Book! for comprehensive information on all Florida Beaches and gift certificates to the best Florida restaurants on or near them!

Sports

Tampa is only 45 minutes away.  Enjoy the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightening, Tampa Bay Downs, Tampa Bay Storm, Tampa Bay Greyhound Track, University of South Florida and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Playing in the Florida Grapefruit League:
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays  play spring training games at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg.
The New York Yankees  play spring training games at Legends Field in Tampa.
The Philadelphia Phillies  play spring training games at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater.
The Toronto Blue Jays  play spring training games at Knology Park in Dunedin.

Visit The Tampa Bay Sports Commission to learn more about events in the Tampa Bay area:  http://www.tampabaysports.org/

Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for additional sports information.

Golf

With dozens of public Hernando County golf courses, private resorts and country clubs, you’ll find some of the best golf in Florida in Hernando County.  If your swing needs a little fine-tuning, book course time at the World Woods Golf Resort, applauded as a “practice paradise” by Sports Illustrated. When your game is up to par, tee off on World Woods’ two Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole courses.  Besides the picturesque and traditional Par-72 courses, several executive Par-3 courses provide excitement and will test your short-game skills to the max. Quarry pits, bunkers, water-each fairway and flag will provide a story for your after-game gathering in the clubhouse. Along the natural-habitat fairways will be a “Nature Coast gallery” with sandhill cranes, deer, egrets, red-shouldered hawks and abundant birdlife in the majestic oaks and pines near pristine greens..all combining to make a most memorable golf experience.

Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for additional golf information.

Parks & Recreation

Hernando County offers an impressive park system, with more than 20 developed parks on 340 acres and 945 acres of open space. The various, well-maintained county parks support a wide array of recreational activities, from passive casual strolling to active sports such as baseball, soccer, skateboarding, boating, and swimming.  Anderson Snow Sports Complex, Ernie Wever Youth Park, and Veterans Memorial Park are all multi-functional sports complexes that offer ball fields, picnic areas, and playgrounds. From Anderson Snow Park, you can link up to the regional bicycle network at the Suncoast Bike Trail. Delta Woods Park is a large community park, which offers tennis, handball, basketball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, playground, picnic shelters, gazebos, volley ball and horse shoes

Soak up the serenity by gliding down the crystal-clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River on an endangered manatee tour, or scuba dive a 140 ft. underwater cave at Hospital Hole. Outdoor excursions through the Withlacoochee State Forest and Chinsegut Nature Center show off Hernando’s eco-friendly attitude and abundance of natural attractions.

Get in some ATV riding at Croom Motorcycle Area, Florida's only state-run off-road park, is located 40 miles north of Tampa along I-75 at exit 301 at SR50. Nestled in the Withlacoochee State Forest, this 2600-acre riding area features a campground, two day-use parking areas and enough variety of terrain for all skill levels.

Hernando County lays claim to some of the finest fishing on Florida’s west coast. Launch your own watercraft, or join an exciting charter to the fishing hot-spots to test your angling skills for snook, redfish, grouper, bass, cobia and recordbreaking tarpon. Paddle in kayaks and canoes to take inthe beauty of the Weeki Wachee and Withlacoochee Rivers, the Gulf shallows and backwaters.

Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for more information on fishing and our Guide to Establishing Florida Residency for Florida fishing license information.

Hospitals

Visit Florida Medical Resources for comprehensive information including Florida hospital ratings.

Colleges

Barry University - www.barry.edu/ace/programLocations/Hernando.htm   
Hodges University - www.hodges.edu
Pasco Hernando Community College – www.phcc.edu  

Airports

Hernando County Airport  http://www.co.hernando.fl.us

Shopping

Indulge in shopping therapy at several major department stores – JC Penney, Kohl’s, & Target – or discover the unique experience of downtown Brooksville with its antique stores and quaint eateries. The renowned Rogers Christmas House Village features decorated turn-of-the-century homes offering thousands of holiday ornaments, decorations and collectibles.

Hernando County, Florida, Cities & Towns

Incorporated Unincorporated

Additional Resources

Hernando County Government  http://www.co.hernando.fl.us/

Hernando County Visitor Information http://www.naturallyhernando.org/

Featured Towns/Cities

Brooksville

Drift back in time to the nineteenth century when afternoon strolls meant meandering down canopied brick streets, straight to the shops on Main Street. A time when hospitality was part of the neighborhood charm and picnics in the park were a way of life.

The towering live oaks are still here. So are the antebellum homes. And that genteel spirit that gives the South its charm? It’s in full bloom all year long. Come see the colorful murals that bring local history to life. Shop for some of the choicest antiques and collectables available in the region. Explore ages past at the county museum. Or simply share a picnic under the shade trees of the scenic parks. Nostalgia doesn’t have to be a thing of the past.

Main Street is ripe for the harvest of fresh produce and aged antiques along downtown’s main thoroughfare. Enjoy the allure of an outdoor market every Saturday as downtown merchants welcome the company of artisans and local produce growers.

Rogers’ Christmas House Village is not just a holiday tradition, but a year-round walk down memory lane. The hilly one-acre campus features five themed houses, each offering unique specialty items and collectables.

Brooksville is the County Seat of Hernando County with a population of 7,000+. Housing includes beautifully restored Victorians , bungalows, cottages and new developments with golf courses and without. 

If you would like to get a feel for home prices in Brooksville and Hernando County,  visit www.zillow.com and search for recent homes sold.

If you would prefer to save precious time and would like personalized assistance, call or email us today to take advantage of our free Florida Relocation Services.  We’ll answer all of your questions and if the timing is right for you, we’ll introduce you to one of the best real estate agents in Brooksville/Hernando County who can provide detailed information and professional assistance.  


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