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Hernando County is located approximately 45 miles north of downtown Tampa & 50 miles west of

Orlando stretches 37 miles from east to west and 18 miles from north to south.   Hernando County is

part of  "The Nature Coast", which truly offers something for everyone. 

This county offers a diversity of lifestyles from suburban Spring Hill to rural Brooksville, from the crystal

clear rivers, the Weeki Wachee and the Withlacoochee, to the miles of spectacular Gulf frontage, the serenity of a quiet rural setting, the beauty of scenic hills and woodlands.

 

Government & Business

You can find out the latest information about what’s going on in Hernando County Government in these ways:

 Visit the County News tab on our home page and view the media releases at  http://www.hernandocounty.us/cr/PressRelease.asp

If you want to view Hernando County Government Broadcasting programming other than Board meetings, click on http://hernandocountyfl.iqm2.com/Citizens/Media.aspx

 

Population

1980 - 44,469

1990 - 101,115

2004 - 150,370

2010 - 161,800

2015 - 176,396

2019 - 198,650

 

Largest Employers

Wal-Mart Distribution Center - 1,600 employees

Oak Hill Hospital - 850 employees

Spring Hill & Brooksville Regional Hospitals - 763 employees

 

Parks & Recreation

  • Hernando County Beaches
  • Hernando County Golf Courses
  • Parks
  • Waterways
  • Bike Trails
  • Hiking & Horseback Riding
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing & Boating
  • Sports Complex
  • Hunting

 

Dining & Lodging

 

 

Medical & Health

 

Oak Hill Hospital  -  11375 Cortez Blvd, Highway 50 Brooksville FL 34613  Phone: 352.596.6632 Fax: Offering a variety of medical services to the Spring Hill, Eastern Hernando area.

Brooksville Regional Hospital  -  55 Ponce De Leon Blvd Brooksville FL 34601  Phone: 352.796.5111 Fax: Offering a wide variety of medical services to the Brooksville area.

Spring Hill Regional Hospital  -  10461 Quality Drive Spring Hill FL 34609  Phone: 352.688.8200 Fax: Offering a wide variety of medical services to the southern Hernando and Spring Hill area.

Hernando-Pasco Hospice  -  1114 Chatman Blvd Brooksville FL 34601  Phone: 352.597.1882 Fax: Offering support for family and terminally ill patients.

 

Culture

City Hall Arts Center  -     Phone: 352.544.5407 

Community Performing Arts Series  -     Phone: 352.596.0080 

Hernando County Fine Arts Council  -  10 North Main Street Brooksville FL 34601  Phone: 352.688.5808 

Hernando Performing Arts Center  -     Phone: 352.799.5577 

Hernando Symphony Orchestra  -     Phone: 352.466.8507 

New Millennia Studio Theatrical  -     Phone: 352.848.0901 

Spring Hill Arts League  -     Phone: 352.688.9862 

Stage West Community Playhouse  -  8390 Forest Oaks Blvd Spring Hill FL 34606  Phone: 352.683.5113

Local Attractions

 

Transportation

The Bus - Local Hernando County Bus System

Greyhound Bus Lines: -Springhill Bp
14314 Springhill Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34609

 

State College/Universities

While living in Hernando County you can enjoy access to our local community colleges or commute to several of the other great schools available in Florida.

Did you know that Florida currently offers a program for their high school graduates with the opportunity for 100% paid tuition to a Florida State College or funds towards other Florida colleges.   Visit Bright Futures Scholarship Program to learn more.

 

I personally attended Pasco/Hernando Community College and took classes at all three locations; thereafter, I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida.  I have provided a list of schools below, but feel free to contact me for local knowledge and insight.

Pasco Hernando State College

Saint Leo University

University of South Florida

University of Florida

St. Petersburg College

Florida State University

Florida Metropolitan University

University of Tampa

Florida College

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