Hernando County

Scenic river banks, brackish creeks and shallow bays, its individuality
is surpassed only by its diversity. From cypress ponds and hardwood hammocks to rolling hills, through pastures and pine forests, this is Hernando County. Located approximately 35 miles north of downtown Tampa, Hernando County covers 312,000 acres (477 sq. miles), stretching 37 miles from east to west and 18 miles from north to south. Bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, Hernando County is on
"The Nature Coast" . Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge comprises a portion of the northwest boundary, while the Withlacoochee State Forest and the Withlacoochee River frames the east.Hernando County's rivers and lakes provide the freshwater angler some of the finest bass fishing in Florida and Hernando Beach is now considered to be one of the finest tarpon fishing grounds in the world.Considered the Northern Gateway to Tampa Bay, Hernando County is 15 minutes closer to Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg with the completion of the Suncoast Parkway. This 42 mile limited access, north-south toll road has shortened commute time significantly.

Schools

Education is expanding in Hernando County with the addition of new schools making room
for more students and brighter futures. More than 20,000 students are currently enrolled in
the school system. Nineteen schools pursue excellence by providing a progressive,
child-centered curriculum in a caring and inspiring environment.

The new Nature Coast Technical High School opened fall 2003 giving students a variety of instruction. Some of these courses include Law, Culinary Arts, Information Technology and Performing Arts.

A host of other programs are available through our school systems that cater to the diverse student body including comprehensive special education programs, vocational and adult education opportunities, and gifted programs at all levels. In addition, high achieving high
school students may select from accelerated program options such as Honors, Advanced Placement courses, and the College Dual Enrollment program. Several private schools are
in Hernando County training elementary through high school students.

Pasco Hernando Community College (PHCC) offers an array of educational opportunities for students. These include an AA degree for students transferring to college and universities, a
variety of AS degrees for students seeking career training and shorter certification programs for less intensive training. PHCC also offers many non-credit, continuing education courses.

The nearby Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, University of South Florida and University of Tampa in Tampa provide a variety of degrees ranging from Bachelors to Masters. Hernando County Education Television provides educationally based programming for the community. Televised graduations, concerts, and locally produced programs are aired 24 hours a day
on channel 14 as well as the community bulletin board which posts information on schools, meetings, and local non-profit functions .

Activities

Hernando County is a haven for outdoor adventure and recreation. With its parks, rivers, and the gulf coast, there are plenty of ways to keep busy in the great outdoors. Athletes can enjoy a little friendly competition at any of the local parks. The popular Delta Woods Park stays busy into the evening with its variety of sport options. Several soccer fields, wall ball, tennis and basketball courts are available here.

Anderson Snow Park is a multi-functional sports complex. 6 soccer fields and 6 ball fields beckon a challenge. From the park, you can link up to the regional bicycle network at the Suncoast Bike Trail. Take on the 6,000-acre tract of the Weeki Wachee Preserve in a day of hiking, biking, canoeing or kayaking.
One of Florida s first magnitude springs, Weeki Wachee Spring Water Park is The City of Live Mermaids and the worlds only underwater spring theater. Buccaneer Bay brings summer alive with waterslides, music, Tiki Hut and children s play pools.

Career Central
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City of Brooksville
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Hernando County Business Development
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Hernando County Government
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Hernando County Planning Department
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Hernando County School Board
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Hernando County Tourism
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SCORE Chapter 439
Starting your own business? Need direction or guidance on what to do and where to start? Check out the Service Corps of Retired Executives web site!