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  Brooksville Florida - For Those Seeking Florida Living and Visiting Info
Brooksville is a city in Hernando County, in the Tampa-Saint Petersburg metro area.
Brooksville is a full service City with a Council-Manager form of Government and an estimated population of 8,000.
A delightful feature of Historic Brookville is the murals by the Brooksville Mural Society, Inc. The aim is to beautify this area with artistic and historic mural paintings on the exterior walls of buildings.
www.floridavisiting.com /towns/Brooksville.html   (630 words)

  
 Travel
For those of you unfamiliar with Brooksville, Florida, this lovely little city and the surrounding area may seem at first glance to be hardly worth a glance when planning your next golf trip.
Brooksville, it turns out (population 7,000), is named for Preston Brooks, a congressman from South Carolina in the 1850s.
Outside of the City of Brooksville, another great place to drop your anchor for a few days (and kill two birdies with one stone, so to speak) is the Plantation Inn and Golf Resort in nearby Crystal River.
www.golfpactravel.com /TGC/golf-destinations/brooksville-florida.html   (1712 words)

  
 Brooksville Quick Facts
Brooksville was established in 1856, and grew and developed from a consolidation of these two communities, and was incorporated October 13, 1880.
The City of Brooksville, as we know it today, was settled by four pioneer families: the Howell family which settled the northern part of town; the Jon L. Mays family which settled the eastern part of town; the Hale family on the west; and the Parsons family on the south.
Brooksville was named in honor of Representative Preston Brooks of South Carolina because of the role he played in a drama which took place in the legislative chamber of the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C. State Right's statesman Representative Preston Brooks was a man with a strong sense of fair play.
www.ci.brooksville.fl.us /historychamber.html   (612 words)

  
 Basic Florida Geology
The Florida Peninsula is a limestone plateau formed many millions of years ago when the area was a warm, shallow sea.
Central Florida limestone is known as the Ocala Group (made up of the Inglis Formation, the Williston Formation, and the Crystal River Formation, but that is probably more than you wanted to know.) This is the principle type of limestone in the area.
The water that falls along the uplift is quickly channeled underground and generally reappears to the west and to the east of the uplift.
www.caves.com /fss/pages/misc/geoflorida.htm   (579 words)

  
 Brooksville Florida Resource Guide, City or community of Brooksville, Florida Facts, Information, Relocation, Real ...
The population of Brooksville is approximately 7,264 (2000).
Brooksville is positioned 28.55 degrees north of the equator and 82.39 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Brooksville location: on the west coast of Florida, about an hour drive from Tampa and 70 miles west of Orlando.
www.usacitiesonline.com /flcountybrooksville.htm   (450 words)

  
 Florida's First Lady Columba Bush - Florida Quick Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This year-round Florida resident is known for its fierce defense of the family nest.
This most endangered of all Florida's symbols is its State Animal, the Panther (Felis concolor coryi) that was chosen in 1982 by a vote of students throughout the state.
Chapter 15.03 of the Florida Statutes in addition to specifying elements of the Great Seal provides that the Department of State shall be the custodian of it, and that the Department of State alone has the authority to approve its use or display.
www.myflorida.com /myflorida/governorsoffice/firstlady/facts.html   (1488 words)

  
 South Brooksville, FL Weather Forecast and Current Weather
South Brooksville, FL Weather Forecast and Current Weather
South winds 5 to 10 mph becoming light south winds after midnight.
Back to South Brooksville, Florida big cities, Florida smaller cities, Florida small cities, All US cities.
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 South Florida Railroad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The South Florida Railroad was incorporated on October 16, 1878, but was unable to obtain a charter until December 9, 1879, when they took over the charter of the Lake Monroe and Orlando, which was in danger of losing its land grants.
Specifically, the Florida Southern would not built any lines south of Pemberton's Ferry and Brooksville or north of Bartow, and the South Florida would build their Pemberton Ferry Branch between the two and assign trackage rights to the Florida Southern.
The South Florida leased it in 1883, and it was standard gauged on September 21, 1886.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Florida_Railroad   (917 words)

  
 Brooksville Florida Real Estate
Brooksville, Florida is located in Hernando County just 35 miles north of Tampa, and only 75 miles west of Orlando.
Brooksville is located in Hernando County in the heart of Florida's Nature Coast, just about 45 minutes north of Tampa Bay, and was selected Florida's Outstanding Rural Community of the Year 2000.
Brooksville was named in honor of Representative Preston Brooks of South Carolina because of the role he played in a drama which took place in the legislative chamber of the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C. With an average January temperature of 60 degrees, year-round outdoor recreation is the mantra in Brooksville.
www1.relocate-america.com /states/fl/cities/brooksville.htm   (563 words)

  
 Hernando: Task force hits south Brooksville
BROOKSVILLE - A task force formed to fight street-level drug trafficking and other crime in south Brooksville arrested 13 people and issued more than 50 traffic citations during a daylong operation last week.
Simpson was wanted on several outstanding warrants dating to 2003 for violating his probation, violating a domestic violence injunction and failing to appear in court on grand theft and grand theft auto charges, records show.
Made up of 25 law enforcement officers from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, Brooksville Police Department, Florida Department of Parole and Probation, and the Florida Department of Transportation, the group was responding to an increase in robberies and auto thefts in south Brooksville.
www.sptimes.com /2004/03/18/Hernando/Task_force_hits_south.shtml   (266 words)

  
 South Brooksville, Florida (FL) population and demographics data - Sperling's BestPlaces
As of 2005, South Brooksville's population is 1,512 people.
Compared to the rest of the country, South Brooksville's cost of living is 11.00 % lower than the U.S. average.
South Brooksville public schools spend $4,998 per student.
www.bestplaces.net /city/profile.aspx?ccity=&city=South_Brooksville_FL   (142 words)

  
 Brooksville, Florida, USA
Brooksville Chamber of Commerce The Brooksville Chamber of Commerce asks you to please be sure to get acquainted with Brooksville and learn about our community's special projects during your visit to our website.
Brooksville Hotels No matter where you want to stay in Brooksville, Florida you are only a click away from 100's of choices to select from.
Brooksville Unclaimed Property Currently, the Florida Department of Financial Services holds more than $800 million in unclaimed property, mostly from dormant accounts in financial institutions, insurance and utility companies, safe deposit boxes and trust holdings.
www.floridalink.com /links/city/brooksville.html   (808 words)

  
 Florida District 15 LITTLE LEAGUE: Fields/Parks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Park entrance is on the South side of Route 40 about 3-4 miles East of Route 19 in Inglis.
On the south side of Route 48 about 1 mile east of I-75 at the corner of Route 48 and Battlefield Parkway.
Park is a few miles South on the East side of the road.
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 Brooksville, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brooksville is a city in Hernando County, Florida, in the United States.
About 16.8% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.9% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.
Officially named Brooksville after Representative Preston Brooks of South Carolina on January 10, 1871.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brooksville,_Florida   (413 words)

  
 Mural Locations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This mural is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Liberty Street and S. Brooksville Avenue on the side of a building which was once the City Hall.
The mural depicts the Brooksville Raid, a Civil War skirmish between a handful of local residents and a troop of Union Soldiers who landed at Bayport in 1864.
The mural was completed in October, 2002, and is the Brooksville Mural Society's third mural.
www.brooksvillemuralsoc.org /newmap.html   (568 words)

  
 Exploring Florida Brooksville Raid Photographs
Brooksville Raid, II Reenactment photographs of Confederate soldiers.
Brooksville Raid, IV Reenactment photographs showing an artillery battle between Union and Confederate forces.
College of Education, University of South Florida © 2002.
fcit.coedu.usf.edu /florida/photos/military/brook/brook.htm   (101 words)

  
 TOUR OF HISTORIC BROOKSVILLE, Florida
BROOKSVILLE, originally known as Melendez and then Benton, is a wonderful city of hills, ranging in elevation from 175 to 274 feet.
Its Southern background is reflected in its name, honoring South Carolina Congressman Preston Brooks who is best noted for hitting abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner on the head with his cane.
The University of South Florida uses the mansion for private retreats, but the exterior of the house is worth the trip.
www.floridahistory.org /westcoastfla/brooksv.htm   (732 words)

  
 South Brooksville, FL Houses, Apartments, Cars, Mortgage Status, and Residents Info
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Median gross rent in South Brooksville, FL in 2000: $487
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 Florida Karst II
The west-central coast of Florida is on a broad continental margin with low slope; therefore, it is plausible, even likely, that the locations of these springs are transient and may change in conjunction with sea-level changes.
A few springs in Florida, such as Madison Blue and Fanning Springs within the Suwannee River basin, behave as estevelles, recharging the aquifer during high river stages.
River-type systems are more numerous in north Florida and include the Santa Fe Sinks and Rise, the Steinhatchee River Rise, the Alapaha Rive Rise, Nutall Rise, and the St. Marks River Rise.
uweb.cas.usf.edu /~vacher/FloridaKarst/FloridaKarstII.htm   (521 words)

  
 Dr. Burt Harres   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Burt Harres is the provost of Pasco Hernando Community College's North Campus in Brooksville, Florida.
He is chairperson of the board of directors of Hernando County's Take Stock in Children program, and also is chairperson of the board of directors of the Brooksville/Hernando County Enterprise Zone Development Agency.
In 1995, Dr. Harres served as president of the board of directors for the Florida Association of Community Colleges.
www.volunteerflorida.org /secondlevel/commissioners/harres.html   (193 words)

  
 Audubon of Florida :: Chapters in Florida
Audubon Conservation Committees were established through the Audubon of Florida Board of Directors in March 2000, as a chapter-inclusive process for conservation decision-making in the state of Florida.
Instead of one statewide Conservation Committee, the Board of Directors of Audubon of Florida has adopted a regional approach to facilitate more participation by chapter leaders and allow chapters within a region to utilize the conservation committees to develop common strategies on issues that impact regional natural resources.
The purpose of the regional conservation committees is to recommend conservation priorities to the Audubon of Florida board, engage in regional conservation planning and resource development, engage in collective action and conduct training and chapter development workshops.
www.audubonofflorida.org /main/chapters.htm   (393 words)

  
 Brooksville, Florida Web Design Services - Website Design Firm
Here are the most recent Brooksville, Florida web design service vendors that have requested a listing on Marketingtool.com.
This Brooksville, Florida website design firm featured listing has received 494 unique visitors in the past three months.
Brooksville Directories was first formed to provide the local community of Brooksville, Florida and the surrounding areas of Hernando County with web sites that would help to unite and link together small local business and personal sites into one common area.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/webfirm/b.435.g.7441.html   (2491 words)

  
 Days Inn Brooksville Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Brooksville Days Inn, opened in April 1999, offers all of the modern conveniences business travelers and tourists expect, including an on-site restaurant, lounge, business services and game room.
The world renowned facility of World Woods- ranked as the number one golf facility open to the public in Florida- is located right in Brooksville.
The Brooksville Days Inn also provides easy access to all of central Florida's famed attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, outlet shopping and many fine restaurants.
www.daysinnbrooksville.com   (200 words)

  
 Clear Sky Clocks in Florida
Observatory of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association.
Located near South Ponte Vedra Beach in the Guana River State Park.
Observatory of University of Central Florida in Orlando.
cleardarksky.com /csk/prov/Florida_clocks.html   (516 words)

  
 Brooksville Land for Sale. Real Estate in Brooksville, Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Browse Homes.com for Brooksville, Florida homes for sale, Brooksville FL Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Brooksville, FL apartments and houses for rent.
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So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/FL/City/BROOKSVILLE/Type/L/Total/74/Page/1   (291 words)

  
 Places to ride
Established in 1973 through the dedicated efforts of The Florida Trail Riders and the Department of Agriculture, the Croom Motorcycle Area is the only state property in Florida dedicated to the needs of off-highway motorcycle and ATV riders.
Turn left (south) on forest road 588, continue south for about 8 miles.
West Florida MX Park sits on 45 acres and the track is located down in a clay pit.
www.southfloridamx.com /new_page_19.htm   (1021 words)

  
 Visit Florida | Florida's Official Vacation Guide | Destinations.
We drove in the mornings when it was cool and spent our afternoons lazing around on beautiful beaches.
VISIT FLORIDA® is a registered trademark of the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation.
Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher.
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 Afghans of Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Pictures of Florida dogs up for adoption, can be seen here.
There is one Afghan needing a home in south Florida.
Brooksville 1/4 east of 75 and HWY 50
www.mindspring.com /~afghan   (163 words)

  
 South Brooksville, Florida (FL) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, ...
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South Brooksville, FL residents, houses, and apartments details
South Brooksville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Florida state average.
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