Flying High In Florida

Alright, we're just gonna say it...
If you live in Florida and you've never been to the Rainbow River, are you even doing Florida right? 😏
This morning on the Lower Rainbow River at Dunnellon Beach was absolutely ridiculous. Water so clear you can see the bottom, fish cruising around like they own the place, and not a single snowbird explaining how things were better "back in the day." 😂

Meanwhile, somewhere in the comments:
💬 "Don't tell people about it!"
💬 "It was better 20 years ago!"
💬 "My secret spot is way better!"
💬 "Tourists are ruining everything!"

Let's settle this once and for all...

👇 Is the Rainbow River the crown jewel of Florida's springs, or is another spring stealing the title?

And if you're one of those people who says, "I know a better spot, but I'm not telling anyone where it is," congratulations... you're officially a Florida native. 🤣

📍Lower Rainbow River – Dunnellon, Florida

Now go ahead and start the argument. We brought the popcorn, and the comment section. 🍿😎

💍🌿 What a beautiful morning on the Lower Rainbow River!

Crystal-clear water, calm conditions, and the soft morning light made for an unforgettable start to the day. We even had the privilege of capturing a wedding ceremony along one of Florida's most beautiful rivers.

Moments like this remind us why we love flying the Nature Coast. 💙

Congratulations to the happy couple! 🎉

📍 Lower Rainbow River, Dunnellon, FL

🚧✨ BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN LECANTO! ✨🚧

We recently took to the skies over Summit View at CORTA Commons and The Shoppes at Black Diamond, and wow... the transformation happening at the corner of CR 491 and CR 486 is incredible.

🌱 Sprouts Farmers Market is officially open!
☕ Dutch Bros Coffee is moving closer to becoming a reality.
🏗️ BJ's Wholesale Club continues progressing toward vertical construction.
🛍️ Additional retail, restaurants, professional services, and national brands are preparing to call this growing corridor home.

What was once mostly open land is quickly becoming one of the largest commercial hubs in Citrus County. Over the next several months, we'll be watching steel go up, buildings take shape, parking lots fill with customers, and new businesses open their doors.

From the air, it's easy to see that this isn't just construction... it's the future of Lecanto taking shape in real time.

Whether you're excited about shopping, dining, new jobs, increased property values, or just seeing how much Citrus County is growing, there's no denying this area is changing fast.

🎥 Flying High In Florida will continue documenting the progress from above so the community can watch every step of the journey.

👇 What are YOU most excited to see open?

☕ Dutch Bros?
🛒 BJ's Wholesale Club?
💄 Ulta Beauty?
🏋️ Planet Fitness?
🛍️ Five Below?
🏦 Chase Bank?
Or something else?

Drop your answer below and let's see which future business Citrus County is looking forward to the most! 👇🚁

🌴☀️ FLORIDA MAN REPORT: Beach Bash 2026 Was Absolute Chaos... The Good Kind! ☀️🌴

Somewhere out on the Hernando Flats, hundreds of boaters, floating tiki bars, questionable dance moves, and enough good vibes to power the entire Nature Coast came together for Beach Bash 2026!

This ain't just a photo... it's an Interactive 360° adventure. Spin it around and see if you can spot:

🚤 The boat that spent more time anchored than moving
🍹 Someone holding a drink before 10 AM
🦩 At least one giant inflatable that had no business being there
😎 Your crew living their best Florida life

The water was perfect, the weather was perfect, and the vibe was 100% Florida.

Drop a comment and tell us:
How many boats do you think were out there? 👇

What an incredible turnout for the Grand Opening of Sprouts Farmers Market at Summit View at CORTA Commons! 🎉🌱

The excitement was in the air as community members gathered to celebrate the newest addition to our growing area. From the ribbon-cutting ceremony to the smiling faces filling the aisles, it was great to see so many people coming out to support this exciting new business.

There’s still time to join the celebration!

🎁 FREE reusable totes for the first 200 shoppers each day (while supplies last)
🌹 FREE long stem roses for early shoppers
🎉 Pop-Up Party featuring samples, giveaways, and a fun scavenger hunt
💰 Exclusive savings throughout the weekend

📅 Celebration Continues:
• Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31
• Doors Open Daily at 7:00 AM

This is another exciting milestone for Summit View at CORTA Commons and a great example of the continued growth and investment happening in our community.

Have you visited the new Sprouts yet? What was your favorite find? Let us know in the comments! 👇