Citrus County is conveniently located in West Central Florida, less then a two hour drive from Orlando, Tampa, St. Pete or Daytona Beach. Bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on the west and the Withlacoochee River and Tsala Apopka Lakes on the east, the county gives residents an opportunity to surround themselves with the beauty of a variety of natural resources.

Citrus County has experienced an exuberant growth rate since the 1970's and is home to approximately 103,000 residents today. The county boasts an educational system that is consistently ranked amoung the state's fiinest with facilities that include a vocational technical school and community college.

While almost 40% of the county's land is publicly owned (parks, preserves, etc.) affording the natural ambiance of abundant wildlife, commercial properties and industrial parks are strategically located within the county. Citrus County is home to the largest wintering herd of endangered manatees as well as the site of Florida Power's nuclear power generating facility, evidence that man and nature live in harmony here.

Citrus County residents enjoy a comfortable quality of life supported by many amenities including new libraries, community performing and visual arts groups, two hospitals, one local and two regional newspapers, one shopping mall and twenty-four shopping centers, a 6-theater complex, several golf courses and country clubs, and much more. In short, Citrus County is a natural place to call home !

THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION of Citrus County is ready to assist you in an assessment of the county's opportunities for your business and your family.