Citrus County, Florida

The Nature Coast Lifestyle

A Different Side of Florida

Spring-fed rivers. Gulf waters. Rolling hills. Preserved natural beauty. The Nature Coast offers something increasingly difficult to find in Florida: access to recreation, everyday convenience, and a slower pace of life without many of the tradeoffs that come with larger coastal markets.

02Above the Floods

A Neighborhood Above The Floods

Not All Florida Looks The Same.

Much of Florida is flat. The Nature Coast is different. Rolling terrain, mature tree canopy, and elevations reaching more than 200 feet above sea level create a landscape that feels noticeably different from many parts of the state. For many residents, that’s part of the appeal.

Aerial view of rolling terrain and tree canopy at the Villages of Citrus Hills

200+ Feet

Above Sea Level

Rolling Hills & Elevation

Spring-fed water and Gulf access near Florida's Nature Coast

Gulf Access Nearby

03Why People Choose It

Why People Choose The Nature Coast

People rarely move because of one thing. More often, it’s a combination of factors that gradually make a place feel right.

Active adults at a group tennis lesson near Citrus Hills

Mornings Outside

Active adults at a group tennis lesson near Citrus Hills

Water On Every Side

Active adults at a group tennis lesson near Citrus Hills

Active Days

Fire pits and an evening gathering by the water at Citrus Hills

Beautiful Evenings

04Nature, Daily

Nature Isn’t Something You Visit Here

In many places, nature is somewhere you drive to. Here, it’s woven into everyday life.

Kayakers on spring-fed water near Crystal River, Florida

Crystal River Springs

Kayakers on spring-fed water near Crystal River, Florida

Kayaking Adventures

Kayakers on spring-fed water near Crystal River, Florida

Wildlife Encounters

Kayakers on spring-fed water near Crystal River, Florida

Withlacoochee Trails

05Nearby Places

The Best Of The
Nature Coast Within
About 30 Minutes

One of the advantages of Citrus County is access. You can spend the morning on the water, have lunch with friends, visit a local farmers market, and still be home before dinner. You rarely feel isolated, but you rarely feel crowded.

Map of nearby Nature Coast places

Crystal River

Springs, boating, dining, and wintering manatees.

Homosassa

Fishing, fresh seafood, and Old Florida charm.

Fort Island Gulf Beach

Gulf sunsets, beach access, and fishing piers.

Inverness

Dining, shopping, the arts, and healthcare.

Floral City

Historic charm beneath century-old canopy roads.

Withlacoochee State Trail

46 paved miles of cycling and walking.

06Daily Life

What would you actually do every day?

What Would Your Days Look Like?

One of the biggest questions people have before relocating is surprisingly simple: “What would I actually do every day?” For many residents, activity becomes easier because it is already nearby.

Golf lifestyle at Citrus Hills, Florida

Golf

Pickleball at Citrus Hills, Florida

Pickleball

Walking and cycling under oak canopy

Walking
& Cycling

Heading out on Homosassa River

Boating

07Community

It Becomes Familiar Faster Than You Might Expect

Many people worry less about the move itself and more about what happens afterward. Will I know anyone?
Will I feel connected? Most new residents discover that friendships often form through repeated activities, shared interests, and everyday interactions.

New friendships at Citrus Hills, Florida

New Friendships

Fitness and wellness activities at Citrus Hills, Florida

Fitness &
Wellness

Fitness and wellness activities at Citrus Hills, Florida

Volunteer
Opportunities

Community events at Citrus Hills, Florida

Community
Events

08Everyday Life

More Than Nature.
Everyday Life.

The goal isn’t to live in the wilderness. The goal is balance. Healthcare, shopping, dining, and everyday necessities remain close at hand while natural beauty stays part of daily life. Nature when you want it.
Convenience when you need it.

Healthcare near Citrus Hills, Florida

Healthcare

Shopping near Citrus Hills, Florida

Shopping

Dining near Citrus Hills, Florida

Dining

Dining near Citrus Hills, Florida

Everyday
Convenience

09The Tradeoffs

Florida Without Many
Of The Tradeoffs

Florida community congestion

Many Florida Communities

—   Traffic

—   Congestion

—   Long Errands

—   Crowded Development

Canopy road through rolling terrain on the Nature Coast

The Nature Coast

✓   Open Roads

✓   Natural Beauty

✓   Rolling Terrain

✓   More Space

Many Florida destinations offer some of these advantages. Few
offer all of them together.

10Family

A Place Family
Will Want To Visit

Relocating doesn’t mean becoming disconnected. For many residents, the Nature Coast becomes a place children and grandchildren genuinely enjoy visiting.

Healthcare near Citrus Hills, Florida

Manatees
& Springs

Healthcare near Citrus Hills, Florida

Boating
Adventures

Healthcare near Citrus Hills, Florida

Sunsets & Beaches

Healthcare near Citrus Hills, Florida

Waterfront
Dining

11Citrus Hills

Why Citrus Hills
Fits Naturally
Into This Lifestyle

Choosing the right location matters. Choosing the right community matters too. Citrus Hills was designed around many of the qualities people seek when relocating: recreation, wellness, convenience, social connection, and access to the outdoors. The Nature Coast is the lifestyle. Citrus Hills is the home base.

Beautiful neighborhoods at Citrus Hills, Florida

Beautiful
Neighborhoods

Golf and recreation at Citrus Hills, Florida

Golf &
Recreation

Dining and social spaces at Citrus Hills, Florida

Dining &
Social Spaces

Ideal home base at Citrus Hills, Florida

Your Ideal
Home Base

12Plan A Visit

Experience It For Yourself

The Best Way To
Understand It Is To
Spend Time Here.

Most people don’t decide based on amenities, statistics, or brochures alone.
They decide when they can picture what daily life would actually feel like.
Visit the Nature Coast. Explore Citrus Hills. See whether it feels like the
lifestyle you’ve been looking for.

Schedule A Personal TourLearn About Our $99 Discovery Stay

Terms and Conditions :

Offer valid on new home purchase agreements executed between June 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026 through Citrus Hills Construction and is contingent upon successful closing. Qualified purchasers will receive complimentary meals for one (1) year from the date of closing for personal use by the primary homeowner at participating Citrus Hills restaurants. This offer does not include meals for guests, tenants, secondary owners, family members, or other household members. 

Offer includes food items only and excludes all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities, taxes, special event menus, themed dinners, holiday dining experiences, catering, takeout, and promotional offerings unless otherwise determined by Citrus Hills.

Dining privileges are non-transferable, have no cash value, and may not be assigned, exchanged, or redeemed for cash or credit. Offer is limited to reasonable household use, not to exceed a single entree per homeowner per day. Citrus Hills reserves the right to determine reasonable usage limits and to suspend or revoke dining privileges in cases of misuse, abuse, excessive use, or violation of community or club rules.

Offer may not be combined with any other promotion, incentive, or discount unless expressly approved in writing by Citrus Hills. Not valid on prior contracts or previously closed homes. 

Restaurant participation, availability, operating hours, and menu offerings are subject to change without notice. Citrus Hills reserves the right to discontinue this promotion prospectively at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. See Sales Executive for complete details. 

Terms and Conditions :

No purchase necessary to enter or win. One (1) entry per tour will be provided upon completion of an in-person tour of The Villages of Citrus Hills between May 1, 2026 and July 15, 2026, regardless of the number of tours completed.

Prize consists of a trip for two (2) to the 2026 U.S. Open, including event tickets for one day of play, round-trip coach airfare, and standard hotel accommodations. Drawing will be held on or about July 17, 2026.

Winner will be notified via phone and/or email and must accept the prize within 5 days or an alternate winner may be selected. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Travel dates, event tickets, and accommodations are subject to availability and may be determined at Citrus Hills’ sole discretion. Prize is non-transferable, has no cash alternative, and cannot be substituted except at sponsor’s discretion. Taxes, upgrades, and additional expenses not expressly included are the responsibility of the winner.

Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members are not eligible. Offer subject to change or termination at any time without notice. Additional terms may apply.

The US Open is a registered trademark of the United States Tennis Association. This promotion is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the USTA.

Terms and Conditions:

 
Offer valid on new construction homes purchased through Citrus Hills Construction with a fully executed purchase agreement between July 1, 2026 and July 31, 2026. Citrus Hills Construction will pay the buyer’s customary title closing costs when the home is closed through Manatee Title, LLC. Closing costs must be verified by an official Closing Disclosure prepared by Manatee Title, LLC. Citrus Hills Construction will provide a credit at closing for eligible closing costs as reflected on the final settlement statement. Offer does not include closing costs associated with financing, prepaid items, prorated expenses, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, club membership deposits, optional upgrades, or non-standard fees.
 
Offer is non-transferable and may not be combined with other incentives unless expressly approved in writing. Offer subject to change or termination at any time without notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply. See Sales Executive for details.

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