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Dining Local — Wild Sassa

December 15, 2015 by KTgreen

Continuing in my series through December of local places that you should visit in Old Homosassa, I would suggest you stop at Wild Sassa, our newest dining place. It’s actually a very cool trailer with yummy food.

The menu is posted on the wall.

Here’s Darcy, proprietor and chef.

There is a picnic table for dining. Or you can take out. But it’s a lot more fun to sit at the table and visit with other diners.

I had the shrimp tacos.

Terry and Jes had the dueling crab rolls.

Yum.

Next visit I want to try the Stone Crab Chowda.

Wild Sassa is open from Friday through Sunday. It’s right by Shelley’s Seafood. 5380 S. Blvd Drive in Old Homosassa.

Check it out!

Friday Meanderings

December 11, 2015 by KTgreen

Went to the Town Hall Meeting at the Homosassa Library yesterday. It was a really great meeting. Seriously. Commissioner Kitchen responded to all the issues we brought up back in March and we gave him some new ones. We had over 50 attendees which is a great turnout for our little community

We had two major concerns. The first is turning Old Homosassa into a golf cart community. The commissioner asked who wanted it. Lots of hands went up. Then he asked who didn’t want it. One hand. (What??? Why do you hate golf carts Loretta?)

Terry and I don’t have a golf cart. (Yet) But I’m thinking when they put the signs up advising “watch out for golf carts” and lower the speed limit, it will be better for those that like to walk and ride bikes in the community. Maybe those crazy drivers will notice us.

Probably not, but hope springs eternal.

The meeting is on Tuesday, December 15 at 1 pm at the courthouse in Inverness. We will be there. With a whole lot of other Homosassa residents.

The second issue was creating a park on the Homosassa River. Unlike most Florida rivers, we have no public parks directly on the river. Roger Cullen has started a campaign to use Amendment One money to buy property. There are two parcels that he is interested in.

Here’s Roger Cullen presenting his campaign

And Rodney MacRae voicing his support for the project

There is actually support from both Commissioner Kitchen and Florida Senator Charlie Dean. This could possibly happen!

Pretty exciting.

I know you are very interested in how my month of party is going. My friends and I went to White Springs on Tuesday and Wedneday. Three hours north of here. I’ll post pics and more details on Monday.

My friends at OHHC sang me happy birthday! All it takes is announcing on your website that ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY. Or maybe like every time I see anyone.

So what else is going on?

December 15. Golf Cart meeting with the BOCC. 1 PM.

December 18. Homosassa Civic Club Christmas Party. We are having a Christmas gift exchange of something we don’t want. It can’t be one of your kids.

December 19. Homosassa River Christmas Boat Parade. Party at Watsons Art Gallery.

December 25. Christmas

And then it’s my birthday!

Have a great weekend!

Kathy

Shopping Local — Pepper Creek Pottery

December 10, 2015 by KTgreen

All this partying for my birthday has thrown my posting schedule way off! I planned on posting about our many local places twice a week. But, everyday is a party this month and it’s hard to keep up!

Anyhow, let me tell you about Pepper Creek Pottery. The shop is located in Old Homosassa on Yulee Drive right before the Homosassa Elementary School. It’s the place with the homey front porch. You will find lovely items from five local Homosassa artists. Angela Davis–Pottery and Jewelry, Martha Ann Brunsink–Pottery and Jewelry, Alicia Lowe–Pottery, Skip Staab–Pottery and Rustic Furniture, and Lee Partin–Pottery.

Angela Davis and Martha Ann Brunsink were in the shop the day we stopped by. They are both incredibly friendly and eager to talk about their wares.

Pepper Creek Pottery donated a mug and a yarn bowl to raffle packages at the Homosassa Arts, Crafts, and Seafood Festival this year. The Festival Committee was thrilled to be able to include these art objects.

There are many beautiful pieces in all price ranges that would make lovely Christmas gifts. I have my eye on the olive oil dipping bowls as a gift for a special person and these manatee items are adorable!

Stop by and visit Pepper Creek Pottery, talk to the artists, and check out their supply for unique gift items.