TradeWinds Homosassa Marina Resort consists of 56 new Mediterranean style homes situated on the Homosassa River. This community is one of the few new coastal waterfront communities, designed around a private marina with over 40 fresh water boat slips and direct access to the Homosassa River and the Gulf of Mexico.

To a discrete few, “TradeWinds” will offer its residents exactly what they have been looking for. With a variety of different homes to choose from, families of all sizes will find welcoming homes with open floor plans, inviting color schemes, marvelous water views and private porches, lanais and balconies.

Although life at TradeWinds is obviously based on outdoor enjoyment, it is best appreciated with a certain inner contentment. Offering the residents their own custom interior amenities such as wood/tile floors, high ceilings, granite counter tops with wood cabinets, and furniture packages, TradeWinds accommodates the personal tastes and styles of the residents.

Inverness, FL – Bonefish Grill, a national polished casual restaurant, launched a new prix fixe menu today on ABC’s “The View” that offers a three-course dinner for two for less than $20.00 per guest.

“We realize this summer’s most sought-after ingredient is value,” said John Cooper, president, Bonefish Grill. “We are thrilled to offer our consumers this terrific every day value, without compromising our commitment to freshness, impeccable service and the quality dining experience signature to Bonefish Grill.”

With an emphasis on surprisingly affordable prices any day of the week, the restaurant offers a fresh, wood-grilled menu and a sophisticated, big city bar atmosphere. The prix fixe menu is available through the end of August for $18.00-$19.00 per person, varying by region. Guests may choose from a list of shared appetizers, individual salads and individual entrees, accompanied by two side items. Prices and availability on individual items vary, but highlights include:

• Bang Bang Shrimp: Crispy shrimp tossed in an addictively creamy, spicy sauce

• Singapore Calamari: Tender calamari flash fried and tossed with peppers and a sweet and spicy Asian sauce

• Wood-Grilled Authentic Norwegian Salmon: Served with choice of sauce

• Sea Scallops and Shrimp: Wood-grilled and served with choice of sauce

• Fontina Chicken: Topped with creamy fontina cheese, garlic, prosciutto and mushroom marsala wine sauce

Straight from the ocean to the table, the restaurant is focused on fresh fish and innovative recipes. Ingredients are inspected and hand-cut daily by managers and cooked to perfection over a wood-burning grill. The menu includes every night favorites, such as Bonefish Grill’s famous Bang Bang Shrimp, as well as handheld sandwiches, tapas-style starters, an evolving, eclectic wine list and bar fresh, specialty cocktails.

A complete 3-course meal for two including a Shared Starter, Salad and Entrée. Available every day through the end of August. Click here to view the menu. Price and availability may vary by location.

Designed by Terry LaGree, Skyview at Terra Vista may be the best “hidden secret” on the Nature Coast. Built in 2002, Terra Vista was nominated for “Best New Course” in 2003. Skyview’s “Mountainous” terrain (2nd highest elevation in Central Florida) will take your breath away … not because of the height, because of its endless vistas. On a clear day you can see the Gulf of Mexico!

Fellow golfers, the weather forecast for the coming days does not look good …..

Today…Cloudy with showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Tonight…Cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph near the coast and 10 to 20 mph inland. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday…Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Wednesday Night…Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 25 mph near the coast and 10 to 15 mph inland. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night…Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Friday…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s near the coast and in the mid 80s inland.

Friday Night…Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s along the coast and in the upper 80s inland.

Saturday Night…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s.

Designed by Terry LaGree, Skyview at Terra Vista may be the best “hidden secret” on the Florida Nature Coast. Built in 2002, Terra Vista was nominated for “Best New Course” in 2003.

It was recommended to us by a number of golfers. the 7239-yard, par-72 course at Juliette Falls. It’s getting rave reviews from those who had the privilege to play it.
We (group of 8 Dutch golfers) played it last Sunday …….. We got a great deal on the green fees at $ 40 with golf cart.

This is a great golf course! While it is relative new, the condition, playability, challenging and scenic beauty with water falls makes this a fun course to play. The course is well maintained although the fairways are a little dry and the greens are fast, but not receptacle due to its firmness, which makes it a great challenge for your approach shot.

The four man-made water features are a nice touch at Juliette Falls, but the rolling, forested land is appealing enough on its own. There are many undulating holes, from the uphill, dogleg 10th hole to the straightaway, tumbling 450-yard 18th.

Perhaps the finest stretch of holes comes in the middle of the course, beginning at the sixth, a par 5 named “Reflection Lake.” It features a tee shot over the aforementioned lake before playing uphill to an elevated green. After that, “Oasis” is perhaps the most beautiful hole on the course, featuring a dazzling water structure adjacent to the green. A long and then a short par 4 on the eighth and ninth holes, capped by a potentially drivable No. 9, make for an exciting collection. There are plenty of traditional white-sand bunkers (believe me, you’ll find a few !),  utilized with some 25 acres of crushed coquina shells to form waste areas throughout the course. Although pesky, these waste areas are very playable and make for a visually stunning design.

The club also features an immense 10-acre practice area and a 7400-square-foot clubhouse with fully stocked golf shop  and sports bar, where we enjoyed a few drinks at the end of an enjoyable afternoon

A must play, it was a great day in the presents of good company. We all enjoyed it very much and we’ll definitely return here soon.

And to the good people at Juliette Fals we say in Dutch “helemaal toppie” !  (means : it was super)

Click on the above picture ……