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Welcome to Salt Springs and the Ocala National Forest Offering an accommodating year-round climate and various recreational, scenic and historic attractions, Salt Springs is more than a stop-off between two points... We're a Central Florida Vacation Destination!
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Nestled in the Ocala National Forest, Salt Springs is located in Marion County at the intersections of State Route 19 and County Routes 314 & 316... Salt Springs is centrally located between Jacksonville & Orlando, Daytona Beach & Gainesville and is approximately 1.5 hours from either the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, and within a short drive of numerous lakes and waterways. Some of the area recreational opportunities include... Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Boating, Bicycling, Horseback Riding, Canoeing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, ATV & Dirt Bike Riding, Off-Road Vehicles, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Wildlife & Bird Watching, and more!
With so much to offer, it's no wonder the Ocala National Forest is one of the most heavily used National Forests in the United States! |
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PLEASE NOTE: This website is for informational purposes only and the information contained herein does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Salt Springs Civic Association, it's members and/or affiliates. |
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BUCK-N-BASS HOLIDAY RAFFLE on Dec 30th at 12pm. Tickets are $10 each. 1st Prize = .270 Remington Rifle w/scope. 2nd Prize = $50 Gift Certificate at Buck-N-Bass Sports. 3rd Prize = $25 Gift Certificate at Bass Champions. Plus, ticket holders receive a one-time 10% discount off any in-stock merchandise! Stop in for details & get your tickets today. For more info, call 352-685-0200. NEW YEARS EVE PARTY & DANCE at the Salt Springs VFW&ldots; for all the details & to make your reservation, call 352-685-2707. NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES at Cactus Jack's, The Frontier & 88 Store & Pub... for all the details, please call the establishment. CIVIC ASSOCIATION BOARD NOMINATIONS for the 2012 term were voted on at the Nov 21st Meeting and we are pleased to announce that David Houck & Jack Stackman are our next President & Vice President, and Stacey Hager, Karen Clifford & Blondy Dykes will be continuing with the Board for another term as Secretary, Treasurer & Chaplin. Congratulations to All – we’re looking forward to another event-full year in Salt Springs! ‘THE FOREST DIRECTORY’ is currently available at the Salt Springs Post Office & Community Bulletin Board, while supplies last. This free listing will be updated annually and features businesses & organizations that service Salt Springs & the vicinity. Be sure to get your copy before they’re gone! ‘SUSHI TUESDAY’ the first Tuesday of each Month at Bass Champions Restaurant. For more info, please call 352-685-0000. ‘SUNDAY SOFTBALL’ at the VFW on Hwy 314 each Sunday at 6:30pm. It’s great fun for kids & adults alike -- ‘play ball under the lights’! Refreshments are available. For more info, please call 352-685-2060. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS are being held locally Mon-Fri from 3-6pm for elementary, middle & high school students. Programs include a meal, homework help, tutoring & lots of fun activities for the kids. For more info and/or to register, call 352-299-5830. HOPE CHEST THRIFT STORE on Hwy 314 is open Thur 4pm-7pm and Fri & Sat 9am-1pm throughout the Holiday Season – stop in to see what’s new! And, donations are gratefully accepted. LONGLEAF PINE SEEDLINGS are being planted by the Forest Service on approx. 864 acres in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest know as ‘Paisley Woods’, and south of Lake Kerr on ‘Salt Springs Island’. For more details, visit the Community Bulletin Board at Salt Springs Square for the full write-up. Thank you. ‘TRASH & TREASURES’ FLEA MARKET & SALE at the Hog Valley Civic Center on Jan 7th from 9am-2pm. Vendors can rent inside tables for $10.00 and outdoor spaces for $5.00, Crafts, yard sale items, baked goods, burgers & chili, and lots more good stuff! For more info, call 352-546-2290. ‘PEACE RIVER REFUGE & RANCH’ ANIMAL SANCTUARY ~ is moving to an 80-acres tract of land in the Ocala National Forest. The ‘Ranch’ is seeking donations toward construction of the new sanctuary. For more info & to make a donation: PeaceRiverRefuge.org
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12/03 - Astor Christmas Street Parade starting at 10am from the Blackwater Inn to the Astor Community Center, followed by the Annual Arts & Crafts Show. For additional info, call 407-484-7710. 12/03 - Astor Christmas Boat Parade starting at dusk on the St. Johns River from the Blackwater Inn. For additional info, call 407-484-7710. 12/05 - Shuttle Transport to Ocala from Salt Springs Christian Church on Hwy 316 at 9am 12/06 - Point Man Ministries Meeting in Ocala at 7pm 12/06 - Salt Springs Patriots / Tea Party Mtg at New Beginnings Church of God at 6:30pm -- email SaltSpringsTeaParty@gmail.com for info 12/07 -AmVets and Aux. Meeting at the VFW on Hwy 314 at 7pm 12/07 - Clinic On Wheels at Salt Springs Square at Hwy 19 & 316 -- call 352-629-0137 x2148 for appointment/info 12/08 - VFW Post and Ladies Aux. Meeting at the VFW on Hwy 314 at 7pm 12/10 - Park ‘Clean-Up Day’ & Holiday Decorating at the Salt Springs Community Park starting at 9am -- volunteers needed! 12/10 - Hog Valley Christmas Parade starting at 11am on 160th Ave Rd in Hog Valley. For additional info, please call 352-546-2290. 12/10 - Annual 'Kids Christmas Party' at the Salt Springs VFW on Hwy 314 starting at 11am. Lunch, crafts & activities, and gifts for all the kids (up to 12 yrs old). For additional info, call 352-685-2707. 12/14 - ‘The Salty Ladies’ Red Hats Meeting at alternating locations -- call 352-685-2191 for info 12/14 - VFW Men’s Aux. Meeting at the VFW on Hwy 314 at 7pm 12/17 - Salt Springs Christmas Parade to be held on Hwy 316 between Salt Springs Christian Church and the Community Park starting at 12pm. For additional info, please call 352-537-2871 or 352-685-2779. 12/17 - Christmas Festival in the Park at the Salt Springs Community Park on Hwy 316 following the Christmas Parade, with Live Music, Holidat Treats, and Santa will be on hand to visit with all the kids! 12/19 - Salt Sprgs Civic Assoc Mtg & Holiday Social at Community Center on Hwy 316 at 7pm 12/20 - Point Man Ministries Meeting in Ocala at 7pm 12/21 - Clinic On Wheels at Salt Springs Square at Hwy 19 & 316 -- call 352-629-0137 x2148 for appointment/info 12/22 - FIRST DAY OF WINTER 12/24 - CHRISTMAS EVE 12/25 - CHRISTMAS DAY 12/25 - Christmas Dinner at Cactus Jack's 12/31 - NEW YEARS EVE 12/31 - New Years Eve Parties are being held at various local establishments. Please contact the establishment for further info. |
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