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Robert and Mollybee's Furniture Artistry turns secondhand furniture into hand-painted, one-of-a-kind statement pieces. The family-owned studio is run by Robert and Molly Schlenkerman and is based inside RMB's Arts & Antiques on County Line Road in Spring Hill, the indoor marketplace the couple also owns. Hand-painted and restored furniture Every piece is treated as functional art. Robert and Molly source furniture from smoke-free homes and scrub each piece inside and out before any paint goes on, so the finish lasts. Some pieces get a full painted transformation; others are restored to their original wood. Their current inventory includes painted furniture and smaller home decor pieces, available in the store and through their online shop. Custom commissions Have a piece that needs new life, or just an idea for one? Robert and Mollybee's takes commissions, whether you bring in your own furniture to refinish or want something created from scratch to your vision. Furniture-artistry classes Want to learn to do it yourself? The studio offers classes to build your skills, technique, and eye for furniture painting and finishing. Ask the store about the current class schedule. Paint and finishing supplies Robert and Mollybee's is an authorized retailer for furniture-artistry products, including: DIY clay-based paint and finishes Dixie Belle paint products Wood U Bend decorative moldings Posh Chalk pigments, paste, and stencils Iron Orchid Designs Re-design with Prima Shipping and visiting Furniture can ship anywhere in the lower 48 states. Message them for a shipping quote before you buy. To see pieces in person, visit RMB's Arts & Antiques at 15434 County Line Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610, open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM (closed Monday), or call (352) 631-7323.

Natural Market is a neighborhood produce market on Land O' Lakes Blvd in Land O' Lakes, Florida. Locals come here for two things above all: fresh fruits and vegetables, and clean filtered drinking water they can refill by the gallon. It's a small, quick-in, quick-out stop, and a handy alternative to the big-box grocery run for everyday fresh essentials. Fresh fruits and vegetables Produce is the heart of the store. Bins are stocked with everyday staples alongside organic and locally grown options, plus fresh herbs and harder-to-find items that don't always show up at chain supermarkets. Selection changes with what's in season and what comes in on delivery, so it's worth checking back often. Purified water refills Natural Market's in-store water station is one of the main reasons shoppers keep coming back. Bring your own jugs (customers regularly refill 2-, 3-, and 5-gallon containers) and fill up for 30¢ per gallon or $1.50 for 5 gallons. Ice is available as well. The water runs through an 8-step purification process before it reaches the tap: Pre-carbon: coconut activated carbon removes chlorine Water softener: softens and filters the water and removes iron 5-micron pre-filter: removes particles and sediment Reverse osmosis membrane: a fine membrane that lets only water molecules pass through Post-carbon filtration: coconut carbon polishes the water Analog water meter and TDS check: monitors water quality Dual coconut post-carbon filtration: for a smooth taste Ultraviolet sterilizer: a stainless-steel UV unit treats the water for bacteria What else you'll find Asian grocery items, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pantry staples Specialty and wellness foods, such as gluten-free products and farm-fresh eggs Cut flowers, orchids, and live plants, a nice add-on when you need a quick gift or something green for the house Visiting Natural Market The store is at 4204 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639, and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (closed Sunday). There's no website, so call (813) 996-6716 or check the market's Facebook page for current updates before you head over. Save this listing to find your next fresh-produce stop in Land O' Lakes.

Crimson Sky Ranch is a family-owned, 15-acre rustic wedding and event venue in Brooksville, FL, just off the Suncoast Parkway near the Pasco/Hernando county line. Owned and operated by Bill and Devora Goldman, the ranch blends an authentic, timeless old-Florida backdrop — moss-draped live oaks, rolling pasture, and open sky — with modern comforts built for weddings, celebrations, and live events. The venue's Main Pavilion offers 2,160 square feet of covered event space, including a 1,080-square-foot center barn, a 540-square-foot covered bar and buffet area, and an additional 540 square feet of weather-contingency covered space. Couples can book the property for up to 60 guests starting at $2,750, or up to 120 guests starting at $3,500, with no hourly charges — rental includes exclusive use of the property for a full day or full weekend, one event at a time. On-site amenities include a prep kitchen for outside caterers, a fully equipped bar, a fire pit, a private bridal cottage, a groom's suite, a DJ booth, a dance floor, WiFi, and free self-parking for up to 200 vehicles. The venue is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible, and BYO catering is welcome. Peak wedding season runs October through April; the ranch closes for maintenance from mid-June through mid-September. Beyond weddings, Crimson Sky Ranch has built a following as a live music venue, hosting "Prog on the Ranch," an annual multi-stage progressive rock festival production, along with concerts and themed events throughout the year. With a 4.9-star rating from Google reviewers, Crimson Sky Ranch has become one of Hernando County's most-booked rustic event venues. For availability, pricing, and tours, reach out by email at [email protected] or through the venue's website.

Raprager Farms is a family-run agritourism destination on Boy Scout Road in Odessa, just west of Land O' Lakes and about 25 minutes from Clearwater. What began in February 2020 as a former citrus grove — the property previously operated as Cee-Bee Citrus until citrus greening disease forced its closure — has grown into a full day-trip destination for Tampa Bay families, combining a working regenerative farm with a petting zoo, restaurant, artisan marketplace, and a year-round calendar of seasonal festivals. Founders Justin and Amanda Raprager left corporate careers to build something their family could run and grow together, and that family-first spirit still shapes the farm today. A free-roaming petting zoo with chickens, tortoises, goats, and sheep sits alongside hayrides, a giant bounce pillow, a corn pit, a barn slide, a maze, and field games, all included with general admission. Guests looking for more can add on experiences like zip lining, a mechanical bull, axe throwing, pony rides, gem mining, and Build-A-Buddy, or book hands-on classes in cooking, beekeeping, candle making, yoga, and nutrition. The farm leans into a farm-to-table identity with a full-service restaurant, café, coffee shop, sweet shop, and bar on-site, alongside Farmville — a cottage-style marketplace of local artisan vendors — and a working farmers market. Behind the scenes, Raprager Farms is run on regenerative principles, using cover crops and rotational grazing to rebuild soil health as part of the family's broader commitment to leaving the land, and the animals on it, better than they found it. The calendar runs year-round with signature seasonal festivals — including a fall pumpkin festival, a Christmas festival, and an Easter celebration — each with its own themed decorations, hayride routes, and activities, in addition to hosting birthday parties, corporate outings, weddings, school field trips, and camps. A glamping option is also in the works for guests who want to extend their visit overnight. With a 4.1-star rating across more than 1,500 Google reviews, Raprager Farms has become one of the most-visited agritourism stops in the greater Tampa Bay area, drawing families from Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, and beyond. One-day adult admission runs $19 plus tax, with pricing that can vary by festival, so checking ahead — by phone, email, or on the farm's website — is the best way to plan a visit and confirm current rates, especially during peak festival weekends.

2026 Tampa Magazines "Best of the City" Winner — Elevated Interiors for Tampa's Luxury New-Construction Homes Ackerbloom Vela Interiors was just named a 2026 Tampa Magazines "Best of the City" winner in interior design — the firm's latest recognition among Tampa's best, following a string of earlier honors. Led by founder Debra Ackerbloom, the firm has spent more than two decades shaping some of Tampa's most distinctive luxury interiors. Based in Hyde Park Village, Ackerbloom Vela specializes in residential interior design with a particular focus most designers don't take on: working directly during the new-construction phase, sourcing finish materials, fixtures, and architectural details alongside builders — not just furnishing a home after it's already built. Debra brings a background that's unusual in the design world: dual degrees in Interior Design and Psychology. That combination shows up in how the firm approaches every project — treating a home's design not just as a visual exercise, but as something that shapes how the people living there actually feel day to day. As Debra has put it, well-executed interior design "positively impacts how people feel in their spaces, which ultimately elevates their overall quality of life." A Team Built Around Craft The firm's name reflects its collaborative core — Debra works alongside designers Jacinea Vela and Mary Ginley to carry projects from early material selection through final styling. Their combined portfolio spans a wide range of aesthetics, from modern coastal estates to traditional waterfront homes to clean, monochromatic modern interiors — evidence of a team that designs around each client's home and life, rather than applying one signature look to every project. Recognized Across Tampa Bay and Beyond Beyond the 2026 Best of the City win, Ackerbloom Vela Interiors has been named among Florida's Top 10 Interior Designers, holds a Pro HGTV Designer designation, and has been recognized repeatedly with Best of Tampa, Best of South Tampa, and Best of the Bay honors. The firm's work has also been featured in national publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Vanity Fair, and House Trends. A Fifth-Generation Floridian's Perspective Debra Ackerbloom is a fifth-generation Floridian, and that local rootedness shows up in a design sensibility built for how people actually live in this area — from coastal light and materials to homes designed for entertaining. Outside the studio, she and her husband Nils share a love of travel, the arts, and time on the water, interests that inform the livable, unpretentious side of even the firm's most luxurious work.

Paddle Florida's Most Famous Spring Run — One Way, With a Shuttle Back Weeki Wachee Springs State Park isn't just home to Florida's legendary live mermaid shows — it's also the launch point for one of the most distinctive paddling trips on the Nature Coast. Weeki Fresh Water Adventures, the park's official kayak and stand-up paddleboard concessionaire, puts guests directly on the Weeki Wachee River, a spring-fed waterway known for its clear turquoise water and steady current. This is a one-way downriver trip, not a round-trip rental. Paddlers launch from behind the park's check-in building, follow the river roughly 2.8 miles downstream, and are picked up at a designated takeout point, where a shuttle van brings both paddlers and gear back to the starting area. Because the current runs consistently downstream, there's no fighting your way back upriver — you paddle with the flow the entire way, and staff handle the return trip for you. What the Trip Involves Staff at the launch provide basic paddling instruction before guests set out, and the park describes this stretch of river as manageable for beginners. The route winds past limestone banks and overhanging trees, through water fed by a first-magnitude spring — one of the highest-volume, highest-clarity spring systems in Florida. Life jackets are required on the water, and the same Springs Protection Zone rules that protect the spring itself apply along the route: no beaching, anchoring, or grounding kayaks, and no swimming, alcohol, or disposable containers on the water. Reservations are required for this trip, including for guests who bring their own kayak or paddleboard and only need shuttle service back to the park. Because launches are limited each day, booking ahead — rather than showing up hoping for a same-day spot — is the more reliable way to guarantee a spot on the water. Wildlife Along the Way The Weeki Wachee River is spring-fed and stays a fairly constant temperature year-round, which draws manatees to the area, especially during cooler months. Sightings are never guaranteed — manatees move through on their own schedule — but paddlers are asked to give them plenty of space and never touch or approach them if they do appear. Otters, herons, ibis, and fish are commonly seen gliding beneath the clear water along the route as well. How This Differs From Self-Launch Options Weeki Wachee River paddling isn't a one-size-fits-all experience. Some outfitters downstream at Rogers Park offer self-launch rentals where paddlers manage their own out-and-back trip upstream against the current, without a shuttle or a reservation cap — a good option for more experienced paddlers who want a longer, self-directed outing. The state park's trip is a different kind of experience: a set, shorter downriver route with a guided-length distance, staff assistance at both ends, and a shuttle back, which makes it a more predictable, lower-effort choice for first-time paddlers, families, and visitors who want to spend their time on the water rather than planning logistics. A Trip Rooted in Florida History Weeki Wachee Springs has been a Florida attraction since 1947, when swimmer Newt Perry founded the park and its underwater mermaid shows — one of the state's original roadside attractions, still performing today. The spring itself has scientific significance beyond the shows: in 2007, cave divers confirmed it as the deepest known freshwater cave system in the United States. The park became part of the Florida State Parks system in 2008. Paddling here means launching from water that's been drawing visitors, and captivating scientists, for over 75 years. Core Services One-way, approximately 2.8-mile guided-length kayak and stand-up paddleboard route down the Weeki Wachee River, from the state park launch to a designated takeout, with shuttle service back to the start Basic paddling instruction provided before launch Shuttle-only service available for guests bringing their own kayak or paddleboard Reservation-based access with limited daily launches Who This Trip Is For First-time paddlers and beginners who want a manageable, current-assisted route Families and casual visitors who prefer a set distance with staff-assisted launch/takeout over planning their own logistics Tourists visiting for the mermaid shows who want to add an on-the-water experience Wildlife watchers hoping to spot manatees, otters, and wading birds along a clear spring run Not the best fit for experienced paddlers wanting a longer, self-directed upstream route — those paddlers are better served by the self-launch options at Rogers Park

Paddleboard Instruction on a Spring-Fed River SUP WEEKI teaches stand-up paddleboarding from a private dock on the Weeki Wachee River, one of Florida's clear, spring-fed waterways. Lessons start in the flat, sheltered water right beside the dock, giving first-time paddlers a calm place to find their balance before heading out onto the open river. Paddlers who already know the basics can work with Pam and Jerry on technique, efficiency, and confidence on longer stretches of water. Meet Pam and Jerry SUP WEEKI is run by Pam and Jerry, and their backgrounds shape how they teach. Pam spent years as a homeschool mom and a DONA-certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, work that runs on patience and one-on-one attention — qualities paddlers often mention after a lesson. Paddleboarding became her own fitness outlet, and it grew into the business. Jerry's background is in the fitness industry, with ties to the YMCA, NASM, and ACE, and he still travels internationally for athletic events. Between the two of them, a paddleboard lesson here comes with real coaching instincts, not just a board and a push off the dock. Beyond the Lesson: Coaching and Fitness Programs SUP WEEKI's offerings go past a single introductory outing. Pam and Jerry offer personal coaching on both the Weeki Wachee River and the Weeki Wachee Preserve, along with fitness and conditioning programs built on NASM and ACE protocols, available live or virtually. For paddlers or clients focused on strength and recovery, they also work in corrective exercise and TRX training. SUP yoga and fitness retreats round out the program for people who want to combine paddleboarding with a broader wellness focus. Who SUP WEEKI Is For The dock setup makes this a good starting point for people who have never stood on a paddleboard and want a controlled, calm-water introduction before the river opens up. It also works for paddlers who already have the basics down but want coaching to sharpen their stroke, stability, or endurance. And because Jerry and Pam's programs extend into fitness training, corrective exercise, and SUP yoga, clients who are looking for paddleboarding as part of a broader fitness routine — not just a one-time outing — have a place to keep coming back to. Wildlife on the Weeki Wachee River The Weeki Wachee is known for its clear spring water and the wildlife along its banks, including manatees, turtles, deer, otters, and birds. SUP WEEKI's ecotour-style outings are built around the chance to see this activity from the water, though as with any wildlife encounter, sightings are never guaranteed. Manatees in particular are a protected species in Florida waters, so paddlers should keep a respectful distance and let any animals set the terms of the encounter. Video file (embedded) Planning Your Visit SUP WEEKI operates from a private dock at 6895 E Richard Dr in the Weeki Wachee/Spring Hill area, and appointments are booked ahead rather than on a walk-in basis. You can call (727) 480-4294, text (352) 540-5985 or (352) 208-9944, or book online through the business's FareHarbor page. Because the business runs by appointment, it's worth calling ahead to confirm timing and to ask Pam and Jerry which lesson, coaching session, or program best fits your experience level and group.

A Riverside Table Near Rogers Park Upper Deck Cafe sits on Darlene Street right along the Weeki Wachee River, close enough to Rogers Park — the county launch point for kayaks, canoes, and small boats — that it's become a natural stop for people coming off the water. If you've spent the day paddling upriver from Rogers Park or idling along in a rented boat, this is the kind of place where you can pull up, dry off, and order lunch without going far out of your way. What's on the Menu The kitchen leans into local seafood alongside familiar American bar food. Regulars point to the lobster bisque as a standout, and the menu also includes grouper sandwiches, conch fritters, shrimp and fish tacos, scallops, alligator bites, wings, loaded nachos, stuffed mushrooms, a blue cheese bacon salad, and a codfish basket. Quesadillas and fried seafood plates are common orders for an outdoor-table lunch. The bar serves beer and wine, along with tropical drinks like daiquiris and piña coladas. The current menu is posted as a downloadable PDF on the restaurant's website, so it's worth a quick look before you go, since items and prices can change. The Deck and the View Seating is spread across indoor and outdoor areas on two levels, with a spacious, umbrella-covered deck that looks out over the river. It's the kind of setting where diners regularly report watching manatees, dolphins, or other wildlife pass by while they eat. There's also a small dock at the restaurant, and paddlers and boaters have used it to grab food to bring back to the water. Most of the indoor dining is upstairs, and at least one recent visitor noted the stairs are currently the way up (an elevator that once served the space doesn't appear to be in use) — worth keeping in mind if accessibility matters for your visit, and worth confirming directly with the restaurant. Who It's For Upper Deck Cafe fits naturally into a Weeki Wachee River day: paddlers and boaters launching from or returning to Rogers Park, families looking for a casual, no-fuss lunch after a morning on the water, and anyone who wants a waterfront table without a formal dress code or a long wait for a table with a view. It also works as a standalone destination for locals who just want seafood and a river view without the paddle beforehand. Our Story Upper Deck Cafe has built a following as a fixture of the Weeki Wachee River, known locally for its position near Rogers Park and its waterfront deck. Specific details about its founding, ownership, or how long it's operated at this Darlene Street location aren't publicly documented — Voyuno will update this section once that history is confirmed with the owner. Good to Know Before You Go Hours are listed as Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — but restaurant hours near the river can shift seasonally or around holidays, so it's smart to call ahead if you're planning your day around it. There's a free parking lot across the street, though a few visitors have mentioned it can feel tight or confusing during busy weekends. Both dine-in and takeout are available, and the restaurant accepts credit and debit cards.

Guided Clear-Kayak Ecotours on the Weeki Wachee River Get Up And Go Kayaking's Weeki Wachee location runs guided ecotours in 100% transparent kayaks, launching from Mary's Fish Camp on the Weeki Wachee River. The clear hulls let paddlers watch the water below them as they move through a spring-fed estuary where manatees, dolphins, otters, turtles, and fish are a regular part of the scenery, with ospreys and bald eagles often visible overhead. Every public tour is capped at 10 paddlers across 5 kayaks, and a certified guide leads the group the entire way — no paddling experience required. Tour Options The daytime Standard Clear Kayak Tour runs April 1 through November 14 and covers the river's wildlife-rich stretches over a two-hour paddle. From November 15 through March 31, the Manatee Season Tour follows the same route during the window when manatee sightings on this river are most reliable. For an evening option, the Sunset + Glow Tour pairs a sunset paddle out with LED-lit kayaks for the return trip after dark. Couples, photographers, and anyone who wants the river without the midday heat tend to gravitate toward this one. Private tours are also available for 1 to 14 people (larger groups by arrangement), with a discount for parties of 10 or more and drone photo packages for those who want the whole outing captured from above. All tours welcome paddlers age 3 and up, with life-jacket and adult-supervision requirements scaled to the group's ages. A Woman-Owned, Locally Run Operation The Weeki Wachee location is owned and operated by Taylor Masnjak-Enriquez alongside her husband, who together run three Get Up And Go Kayaking franchise locations on Florida's Gulf Coast. Taylor holds Florida Master Naturalist and Leave No Trace certifications, and the tour follows Leave No Trace practices on the water — kayaks aren't beached, to protect shoreline vegetation and prevent erosion. A portion of every guest's tour goes toward manatee conservation, and guides are certified Guardian Guides through the Save the Manatee Club. The Estuary and Its Wildlife The Weeki Wachee estuary is fed by three converging springs — Mud Spring, Salt Spring, and Weeki Wachee Springs — creating the clear, spring-fed water the river is known for. Most wildlife encounters happen in the estuary section near the launch, before the route continues upstream toward Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, which sits just minutes away. The location is about an hour from Tampa International Airport, making it a manageable day trip from the greater Tampa Bay area. Getting There and Booking Tours depart from 8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd, and the business is open daily from 8am to 5pm. Because public tours are capped at 10 paddlers, advance online booking is recommended to guarantee a spot. Our Story Owner Taylor Masnjak-Enriquez came to running a kayak tour business by way of a career change rather than a lifelong plan. A 2008 journalism graduate of Illinois State University, she grew up drawn to the outdoors, visited Florida on a business trip years later, and set her sights on eventually living there. After a stretch in education-technology sales ended with a layoff during the COVID-19 pandemic, she took a job guiding kayak tours — and saw an opportunity in the business itself. She pitched her husband, a naturalist, on owning a clear-kayak tour franchise together; the couple went on to marry standing in the Weeki Wachee River. Today they operate three Get Up And Go Kayaking locations along Florida's Gulf Coast, including this one. Taylor has since become a visible advocate for the waterway her business depends on, earning recognition as an "ecowarrior" for her environmental work and publicly pushing for a Manatee Protection Zone in Hernando County after sharing drone footage of a boat striking a pod of manatees in the Mud River. What We Offer Standard Clear Kayak Tour — daytime guided paddle, April 1–November 14, ages 3+, from $49.50 Manatee Season Tour — same route during peak manatee-sighting months, November 15–March 31, from $74 Sunset + Glow Tour — evening paddle out, LED-lit kayaks for the return, from $49.50 Private Tours — 1–14 people (larger groups by arrangement), from $292, 10% off for parties of 10+, drone photo packages available All tours guided, in transparent clear-hull kayaks, with Leave No Trace practices on the water Who It's For Families with young kids (ages 3 and up welcome on public tours), out-of-town visitors and Tampa Bay day-trippers looking for a wildlife-focused outing, manatee-season nature watchers, couples and photographers drawn to the Sunset + Glow Tour, and groups or events wanting a private, guided paddle with room to customize group size. On the Water The Weeki Wachee estuary where these tours run is fed by three converging springs — Mud Spring, Salt Spring, and Weeki Wachee Springs — which keep the water clear enough to see fish and manatees from above the surface, let alone through a clear kayak hull. Most wildlife sightings on the tour happen in the estuary near the launch before the route continues upstream. Manatee sightings are most reliable during Florida's cooler months, roughly mid-November through March, when manatees seek out the warmer spring-fed water; outside that window they're still sometimes seen, but less predictably. Guides ask paddlers to keep a respectful distance from manatees and other wildlife and not to touch or feed them, consistent with both Save the Manatee Club guidance and the operator's own conservation focus. The launch point sits minutes from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and about an hour from Tampa International Airport.

A Working Marina on the Weeki Wachee River Since 1975 Weeki Wachee Marina has sat on the same stretch of the Weeki Wachee River in Spring Hill since 1975, and it still runs on the same simple idea: get people on the water with as little friction as possible. There's no shuttle bus, no ticket counter, and no advance booking required — paddlers and boaters park at the marina, rent their gear, and launch straight from the dock onto the river in a matter of minutes. Kayak, Canoe, and Boat Rentals The rental fleet covers single and tandem kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats for four or six people, rented in four-hour blocks. Life jackets and paddles are included with kayak and canoe rentals. Because the marina sits directly on the river, there's no drive to a separate put-in spot — you launch from the same property where you park, which cuts out the shuttle time that slows down rentals at many other outfitters on the Weeki Wachee. A Full Marine Service Department, Not Just a Rental Counter What sets Weeki Wachee Marina apart from a typical kayak-and-canoe rental shop is the service side of the business. It's a certified Suzuki outboard sales and service center, handling everything from routine maintenance to major engine repairs and full repowers. It's also an authorized Power-Pole installation and service center, and it sells non-ethanol fuel directly from its own dockside fuel station — useful whether you're topping off after a day on the water or dropping a boat off for repair. The marine service department has supported local boat owners for more than 20 years, making it a long-running resource for maintenance and parts in an area with relatively few full-service marinas. On-Site Shop Between rentals and repairs, the marina's retail shop stocks apparel (including Salt Life gear), snacks, frozen bait, fishing tackle, Bimini Bay Outfitters gear, and nautical gifts — the kind of last-minute essentials that save a trip back into town before heading out on the water. Who It Serves The rental side draws day-trippers, families, and out-of-town visitors who want an easy, no-reservation paddle or boat ride on a spring-fed river without a lot of planning. The service side serves local boat owners in Hernando County and the surrounding area who need routine maintenance, Suzuki engine work, Power-Pole installation, or a reliable source of non-ethanol fuel and marine parts — customers who may never set foot in a kayak but rely on the marina as their go-to service shop. On the Weeki Wachee River The Weeki Wachee River is spring-fed and runs a clear, constant 72–74°F year-round, which makes it a comfortable paddle in any season and a habitat for West Indian manatees. Visitors renting from the marina have a real chance of spotting manatees along the route, especially in cooler months when the springs' steady water temperature draws them upriver — a good reason to keep a slow, respectful distance and avoid crowding any manatee you encounter. Because the marina launches directly onto the river rather than bussing renters to a put-in point, trips here tend to start faster and with less coordination than at outfitters that rely on shuttle service. Visiting Tips Rentals are first-come, first-served with no reservations taken, and the marina can sell out on busy weekends and during spring break — arriving earlier in the day improves your odds of getting the boat or kayak you want. Call ahead at (352) 596-2852 to check current rental and service availability before making the trip.

Self-Guided Kayaking on the Weeki Wachee River The Kayak Shack sits directly on the Weeki Wachee River at 5414 Darlene St, where paddlers launch straight from the shop's own dock — no bus, no shuttle, no waiting for a group. Rent a single kayak, a tandem (double) kayak, a canoe, or a stand-up paddleboard, and set your own pace on Florida's Nature Coast. Self-guided launches run daily between 8am and noon, and every vessel needs to be back at the dock by 5pm, giving paddlers a full day on the water without a scheduled return time. Our Story The Kayak Shack has operated on the Weeki Wachee River since 2009, founded by local owners Jonathan and Amber Cone. For years, the business ran shuttle-based tours up to the Weeki Wachee headspring and Buccaneer Bay. When Weeki Wachee Springs State Park changed its regulations for outfitters operating at the headspring, The Kayak Shack restructured around a simpler model: every trip now launches and returns from the shop's own private dock downriver, keeping the whole experience in the owners' hands from check-in to check-out. What We Offer Rentals include a single kayak or paddleboard, or a tandem kayak for two paddlers, with a life jacket, vessel and oars (or paddle), launch fees, and free parking all included in the price. Reservations aren't required for standard rentals, but they're recommended during the busy season from March through September. The shop is open seven days a week, 8am to 5pm, and accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, debit, and cash. Because launches happen from the shop's private dock rather than a public ramp, outside kayaks and canoes can't be launched here — rentals are for gear rented on-site. Who It's For The self-launch, no-reservation-required format suits first-time visitors, families, and locals who want to paddle on their own schedule rather than book into a fixed tour time. Because trips are self-guided rather than captain-led, paddlers who want a fully narrated wildlife tour should confirm current tour availability directly with the shop before planning around one. On the River The Weeki Wachee River is spring-fed, clear, and calm, with no rapids, which makes it approachable for paddlers of most experience levels. The river is also part of a protected manatee habitat, and Hernando County's springs are a well-known winter refuge for manatees, who move into the warmer, spring-fed water as Gulf temperatures cool — roughly November through March is the strongest window for sightings. The Kayak Shack asks every paddler to follow its posted Rules of the River before launching: give manatees plenty of space, never chase, feed, or touch them, and keep noise and splashing to a minimum around them. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome on the water. Weekends can bring more boat traffic from motorized craft sharing the river, so paddlers who prefer a quieter trip may want to plan a weekday visit. Before You Go Because the address sits right on the Spring Hill/Weeki Wachee line, GPS apps sometimes route more reliably to "Spring Hill, Florida" than to "Weeki Wachee" — worth keeping in mind when you're mapping the drive. An on-site gift shop stocks river-day basics and souvenirs, and the Upper Deck Restaurant sits right next door for a meal before or after your trip. Call ahead or check the website for current availability, especially heading into a weekend in peak season.

Nature's Discovery runs guided manatee snorkeling tours from Crystal River, Florida, out on King's Bay, where a network of freshwater springs keeps the water near a constant 72°F year-round and supports a resident manatee population that stays in the bay through the seasons. Guests can choose between a few tour formats depending on group size and privacy preference: a smaller Semi-Private Snorkeling Tour (up to 6 guests) for a more personal, closer-guided experience; a larger Classic Manatee Snorkeling Tour (up to 12 guests); and a Private Manatee Snorkeling Tour booked exclusively for one group, available at 6-, 12-, or 20-passenger capacities for the most private outing. Tours are led by U.S. Coast Guard-certified captains and in-water guides. Beyond manatee snorkeling, Nature's Discovery also offers eco tours of the area and a separate Private Scalloping Adventure, a longer outing built around harvesting scallops rather than manatee viewing. Wildlife encounters depend on natural conditions and are never guaranteed. Tour details, requirements, and reservations are available on the business's website.

MD Seamless Gutters installs and repairs gutter systems for homes and commercial properties from its Spring Hill location. The company also handles soffit and fascia work, gutter guards, and seasonal yard-drainage projects. For a new gutter installation, the team evaluates the roofline, fascia condition, slope, and downspout placement before fitting seamless gutters to the property. Homeowners can also contact MD Seamless Gutters about existing gutter repairs, routine maintenance, or protection against debris buildup. The company serves customers across Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties, including Spring Hill, Brooksville, Tampa, Odessa, Trinity, Tarpon Springs, and Palm Harbor. Request a free estimate by calling (813) 996-7151. For drainage work, call to confirm seasonal availability.

Park Square Homes offers new single-family homes in Tamarack at Two Rivers, part of the Two Rivers master-planned community in Zephyrhills, Florida. Visit the model homes and sales office at 2718 Wise River Lane. The builder's published collection includes one- and two-story homes ranging from approximately 2,000 to 4,281 square feet, with 3–5 bedrooms, 2–3.5 bathrooms and 2–3-car garages. Buyers can explore available homes and interior design choices with the sales team. Plans, features and availability vary by home. Sales office hours published by Park Square Homes: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM; Wednesday and Sunday, noon–6 PM. Call 844-774-4636 to confirm your visit. Ask about current homesite availability, pricing, HOA and CDD assessments, and The Landing private social club's membership requirements and separate fees. Confirm which amenities are open before making a purchase decision. Explore the wider community on Voyuno: https://voyuno.com/business/two-rivers Source: Park Square Homes' official Tamarack at Two Rivers community page, checked September 20, 2026.

William Ryan Homes offers new single-family homes in Tamarack, a gated village within the Two Rivers master-planned community in Zephyrhills, Florida. The model and sales location is at 2682 Wise River Lane. The builder offers one- and two-story floor plans with 3–5 bedrooms, 2–4 bathrooms and 2–3-car garages. Its published community range is approximately 2,007–3,439 square feet. Confirm current plans, homesite availability and pricing directly with the sales team. Ask the team about current HOA and CDD assessments, The Landing private social club membership requirements and fees, and which amenities are open. Explore the Two Rivers community guide on Voyuno to learn about the wider community and its other builders. Community information checked against William Ryan Homes and Two Rivers on September 20, 2026.

Homes by WestBay builds the Villas Series, a collection of paired-villa new construction homes in the Fairwood village at Two Rivers, a master-planned new-home community in Zephyrhills, FL developed by Eisenhower Property Group. Homes by WestBay is one of 11 builders in Two Rivers — see the Two Rivers community listing on Voyuno for the full village and builder roster (https://voyuno.com/business/two-rivers). VILLAS SERIES — FAIRWOOD VILLAGE Paired villas, part of the community's broader 1,534–4,900 sq. ft. size range. Model home & sales office: 1986 Webbstone Wy, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 — a separate sales office and Google Business Profile from the Artisan Series office. HOA: $1,153.59/quarter (paired-villa rate). CDD: $2,693.22–$4,440.68/year (community-wide range; Two Rivers' published materials don't break CDD out by series). Club: Fairwood is a guaranteed-membership village for The Landing, the community's private social club — see Club Membership below. CLUB MEMBERSHIP Fairwood is a guaranteed-membership village for The Landing (wellness center, pool/aquatics, racquet complex), owned and managed by a third-party, for-profit entity — not part of any HOA. Per the club's own published fee sheet: an $800 one-time contribution plus tax, a $600 annual fee, and roughly $250/month in dues — separate from HOA/CDD and not disclosed on Homes by WestBay's own site. CONTACT Sales office: 1986 Webbstone Wy, Zephyrhills, FL 33541. Phone: 813-669-5718 — the same shared Homes by WestBay sales team and number as the Artisan Series office, confirmed current on this office's own Google Business Profile. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday 10 AM–6 PM; Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM; Sunday 12–6 PM. Homes by WestBay also builds the Artisan Series — single-family homes — in the separate Ryals Field village, at its own sales office with its own Google Business Profile. See the Homes by WestBay – Two Rivers (Artisan Series) listing on Voyuno (https://voyuno.com/business/homes-by-westbay-two-rivers). Confirm current quick move-in inventory, homesite availability, and which amenities are open versus still under construction directly with the sales team, since these details can change.

Two Rivers is a master-planned new-home community in Zephyrhills, FL, developed by Eisenhower Property Group. It's located off State Road 56 between Morris Bridge Road and Highway 301, north of Tampa. The community spans multiple villages built by 11 different new-home builders, with new construction homes ranging from the mid-$300s to over $1 million, including single-family homes, townhomes, and villas. Villages within Two Rivers include Northwater and Archer (D.R. Horton), Tamarack (William Ryan Homes and Park Square Homes), Ryals Field and Fairwood (Homes by WestBay), Fieldcrest (Casa Fresca Homes), Shortgrass (M/I Homes), Delyle (Pulte Homes), Hammock (D.R. Horton, Pulte Homes, and Taylor Morrison), Ackley (Meritage Homes), and Creekwood (Lennar). Perry Homes also builds within the community. Kinward at Two Rivers is the one rental component in the community, offering luxury townhomes for rent — it does not represent the rest of Two Rivers or any for-sale builder's homes. Community amenities include cypress groves and trails, pool facilities, and community gathering spaces, plus two clubhouses open to residents: the Northwater Clubhouse and The Nest Clubhouse. The Landing is a private social club with a wellness center, group fitness classes, a racquet complex, aquatics, and a kids area. It's owned and managed by a third-party, for-profit entity and is not part of any HOA; membership is mandatory for homes in certain guaranteed-membership villages (including Ryals Field and Fairwood) and carries separate fees and dues from HOA/CDD assessments. Homes by WestBay builds in two separate Two Rivers villages, each with its own Voyuno listing, sales office, and Google Business Profile: the Artisan Series in Ryals Field (https://voyuno.com/business/homes-by-westbay-two-rivers) and the Villas Series in Fairwood (https://voyuno.com/business/homes-by-westbay-two-rivers-villas). Amenities and features shown in community materials are based on current development plans and subject to change. For builder-specific pricing, floorplans, and sales office details, visit a specific builder's listing, or contact Two Rivers directly.

Pincher's is a Florida-based seafood restaurant known for fresh Gulf seafood, stone crab claws, and a laid-back waterfront-style dining vibe. The Wesley Chapel location is at The Shops at Wiregrass, serving up seafood favorites, sandwiches, and cocktails in a casual setting.

The Breakroom Bar & Grill is a fast-casual bar and grill inside the Summit Executive Center in Clearwater, FL, serving classic comfort food with a contemporary twist alongside craft cocktails, craft beer, and gourmet tacos. The Breakroom offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and a private room for events, with a waterview patio. Check out the menu or reserve the private room for your next event.

IDC/Interior Design Consulting, led by Johanna G. Seldes, ASID, provides high-end residential interior design for clients in Tampa, FL and Asheville, NC. Services include custom home design, remodeling, and fine furnishings, with 3D renderings and custom design solutions along the way. With over 25 years of experience partnering with home builders and remodelers, Johanna and her team manage every detail of a project to make the building process smoother for clients. Explore the portfolio or reach out to start a design consultation.

Homes by WestBay builds the Artisan Series, a collection of single-family new construction homes in the Ryals Field village at Two Rivers, a master-planned new-home community in Zephyrhills, FL developed by Eisenhower Property Group. Homes by WestBay is one of 11 builders in Two Rivers — see the Two Rivers community listing on Voyuno for the full village and builder roster (https://voyuno.com/business/two-rivers). ARTISAN SERIES — RYALS FIELD VILLAGE Single-family homes: 3–7 beds, 2–6 baths, 2,529–4,900 sq. ft., 3-car garages, from the $700s. Model home & sales office: 35072 Big Hawk Dr, Zephyrhills, FL 33541. HOA: $423.59/quarter. CDD: $2,693.22–$4,440.68/year (community-wide range; Two Rivers' published materials don't break CDD out by series). Club: Ryals Field is a guaranteed-membership village for The Landing, the community's private social club — see Club Membership below. CLUB MEMBERSHIP Ryals Field is a guaranteed-membership village for The Landing (wellness center, pool/aquatics, racquet complex), owned and managed by a third-party, for-profit entity — not part of any HOA. Per the club's own published fee sheet: an $800 one-time contribution plus tax, a $600 annual fee, and roughly $250/month in dues — separate from HOA/CDD and not disclosed on Homes by WestBay's own site. CONTACT Sales office: 35072 Big Hawk Dr, Zephyrhills, FL 33541. Phone: 813-669-5718, confirmed current on this office's own Google Business Profile. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday 10 AM–6 PM; Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM; Sunday 12–6 PM. Homes by WestBay also builds the Villas Series — paired villas — in the separate Fairwood village, at its own sales office with its own Google Business Profile. See the Homes by WestBay – Two Rivers Villas (Villas Series) listing on Voyuno (https://voyuno.com/business/homes-by-westbay-two-rivers-villas). Confirm current quick move-in inventory, homesite availability, and which amenities are open versus still under construction directly with the sales team, since these details can change.

Santa Cruz Garage Door Repair provides garage door repair services in the Land O' Lakes / Wesley Chapel area.

BD Junk Removal is a family-owned, licensed junk hauling company serving Wesley Chapel and Tampa Bay with same-day service for furniture, appliance, garage, and yard-waste removal, backed by dozens of five-star reviews.

PurePerfection Cleaning provides residential and commercial house cleaning and deep cleans in the Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills area, with same-day service, free quotes, and over 25 years of experience.