The Central West Coast just northwest of Tampa Bay, enjoys a semi tropical climate with warm Gulf breezes and plenty of sunshine - 361 days of sun per year. Although thunderstorms are frequent in summertime, they are short in duration and the sun quickly reappears behind the clouds. However, hot temperatures, along with the rain and the Gulf of Mexico help contribute to high humidity levels during this time, as well. June through September receives the most rain, with the rest of the year being pretty dry by comparison. Many believe the most pleasant weather is found during the winter months between November and March when the humidity becomes more bearable and winds from the Bay and Gulf help moderate the temperatures.
Transportation: The closest airports in the area are the Tampa International airport (TPA) located about 55 miles south of Homosassa in Tampa, Florida, the St Petersburg Clearwater International airport (PIE) located approximately 60 miles south of Homosassa in St. Petersburg / Clearwater, Florida, the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located roughly 65 miles southeast of Homosassa in Lakeland, Florida, and finally the Gainesville Regional airport (GNV) located around 66 miles northeast of Homosassa in Gainesville, Florida.

State Parks Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park FL 0.9 mi. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park FL 2.5 mi. Fort Cooper State Park FL 19.2 mi. Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park FL 20.5 mi. Rainbow Springs State Park FL 24.7 mi. Withlacoochee Trail State Park FL 30.5 mi. Dade Battlefield Historic State Park FL 31.4 mi. Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park FL 33.1 mi. Cedar Key Museum State Park FL 36.2 mi.
Amusement and Theme Parks Silver Springs Silver Springs FL 45.2 mi. Celebration Station Clearwater FL 57.5 mi. Busch Gardens Tampa Tampa FL 58.5 mi. Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM Studios Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. Walt Disney World - Epcot Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. SeaWorld Orlando Orlando FL 76.9 mi. Universal Studios Florida Orlando FL 76.9 mi. Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Orlando FL 76.9 mi. Cypress Gardens Adventure Park Winter Haven FL 78.9 mi. Old Town Kissimmee FL 80.8 mi.
Water Parks Buccaneer Bay Spring Hill FL 21.3 mi. Wild Waters Silver Springs FL 45.2 mi. Adventure Island Tampa FL 58.5 mi. Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. Walt Disney World Water Country Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. Wet N' Wild Orlando FL 76.9 mi. Water Mania Kissimmee FL 80.8 mi.
Golf Courses Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club Hernando FL 16.7 mi. El Diablo Golf & Country Club Citrus Springs FL 16.9 mi. Lakeside Golf Course Inverness FL 17.1 mi. Point OWoods Golf Club Inverness FL 17.1 mi. Heather Golf & Country Club Weeki Wachee FL 18.5 mi. Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club Dunnellon FL 20.2 mi. Rainbow Springs Golf & Country Club Dunnellon FL 20.2 mi. Rainbows End Golf & Country Club Dunnellon FL 20.2 mi. Oaks Hills Golf Course Spring Hill FL 21.3 mi. Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club Spring Hill FL 21.3 mi. Seven Hills Golf Course Spring Hill FL 21.3 mi. Spring Hill Golf Course Spring Hill FL 21.3 mi. Dunes Golf Club at Seville Brooksville FL 21.4 mi. Hernando Oaks Golf Club Brooksville FL 21.4 mi. Quarry Golf Course & Driving Range Brooksville FL 21.4 mi. Sherman Hills Golf Club Brooksville FL 21.4 mi. Silverthorn Country Club Brooksville FL 21.4 mi. Links Golf Club Hudson FL 29.4 mi. Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club Hudson FL 29.4 mi. Seapines Golf Club Hudson FL 29.4 mi.
Museums Appleton Museum of Art Ocala FL 40.2 mi. (Art) Tampa Museum of Art Tampa FL 58.5 mi. (Art) Henry B. Plant Museum Tampa FL 58.5 mi. (History)
Zoos and Aquariums Silver Springs Silver Springs FL 45.2 mi. Busch Gardens Tampa FL 58.5 mi. Florida Aquarium Tampa FL 58.5 mi. Lowry Park Zoological Garden Tampa FL 58.5 mi. Discovery Island Zoological Park Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. The Living Seas Lake Buena Vista FL 70.7 mi. Sea World of Orlando Orlando FL 76.9 mi. Central Florida Zoological Park Lake Monroe FL 78.1 mi. St. Augustine Alligator Farm St. Augustine FL 109.9 mi.