Modern excavations have revealed that the first humans to inhabit Homosassa Springs, Florida were the Calusa and the Seminole Indians. It was not until the mid 1800's that David Yulee relocated to the area from New York and established a plantation and sugarcane mill operation on over 5,000 acres.  Yulee's Sugar Mill was used during the Civil War to supply the Confederate Army with sugar.  In 1864, Yulee’s home was set ablaze by the Union troops, ending the use of the sugar mill. During the end of the Civil War, families began occupying the nearby islands with self-sufficient, practical homes. The West Coast Development Company purchased Homosassa during the 1920's, and made many improvements to the area, including advertising, transportation systems, and road improvement.  The area of Homosassa Springs has been a tourist attraction since the early 1900's when the train would stop by the springs for passengers to rest, while loading seafood, cedar wood and spring water for transport. 

Homosassa Springs is now home to over 12,000 residents not to mention the annual winter manatee residents!  Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park provides an underwater observatory for visitors to view the West Indian manatees daily. Purchased in the 1940's, as a small tourist attraction, this land has be sold and re-sold many times over the years.  It was not until recently that Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park was purchased by the State of Florida and managed by the Department of Environmental Protection.  Offering 50-acres of native Florida wildlife, picnic areas, a children's educational center, gift shops and a cafe, the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park promises a day of learning, laughing and making memories!  

According to records, Homosassa Springs is the only place in the world that fresh water and salt water fish co-mingle, which makes for some pretty amazing fishing experiences!  The Homosassa River angler can expect to catch many Redfish and Speckled Trout as they are in abundance all year round.  If golfing is more 'your thing', spend the day at Sugarmill Woods Country Club sinking balls on the 3,519 yards of golf, with the longest tees for a par of 36. This course was designed by Ron Garl and opened in 1975.

Homosassa Springs, Florida offers some of the most incredible real estate opportunities in the state.  Living in the Nature Coast of Florida provides a glimpse of the almost long forgotten old Florida charm.  Whether you are looking to relocate in a single family home, waterfront property, or acreage, Homosassa Springs can provide it all!