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π± How will this radio deal change what Crystal River hears?
You won't want to miss Beginner German on the Crystal River Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How will this radio deal change what Crystal River hears?
Also on today's calendar: Jesse Ruben.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MARC Media Adds Five Stations on Florida Gulf Coast (radio-online.com) — Radio listeners in and around Crystal River may notice changes as MARC Media acquires five Nature Coast stations, including Citrus 95.3 and Nature Coast Country. The company is betting on growth along the Suncoast Parkway corridor, expanding its Florida holdings and potentially reshaping local music, news, and advertising options that reach Crystal River homes and businesses.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crystal River
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★ Featured events ★
- Beginner German →
Coastal Region Library, 8619 W Crystal St, Crystal River
2:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Gypsy Sparrow Music →
Crystal River FL
5:30 pm - Jesse Ruben →
Aggregation Distilling Company, 255 SE US Hwy 19 #4, Crystal River
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Friday October 16
📣 Crystal River Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CIT - Parent's Night Out for ages 5-12 - Lecanto, FL 2026 →
Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA, 4127 W Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto
6:00 pm - Blackwater Bar and Grill →
Blackwater Restaurant, 6301 Riverside Dr, Yankeetown
7:00 pm - GAME DAY presented by L.I.F.T. (Living Information For Today) →
Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast Grief Services, 8471 W Periwinkle Ln, Homosassa Springs
3:30 pm - GAME DAY presented by L.I.F.T. (Living Information... →
Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast Grief Services, 8471 W Periwinkle Ln, Homosassa Springs
3:30 pm - Garden Groupies →
Grumbles House Antiques & Garden Shop, 20799 Walnut St, Dunnellon
10:30 am - Cottage Food Workshop →
Citrus County Extension Services, 3650 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto
6:00 pm - The Big Squeeze 2026 →
The Crossroads Lodge, 11350 Florida 121, Inglis - Big Hat Bingo Event →
Homosassa Lions Club, 3705 South Indiana Avenue, Homosassa - Fall Home and Garden Show →
Citrus County Fair Auditorium, 3610 S Florida Ave, Inverness
9:00 am
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Coca-Cola Beverages Florida posted a job opening for Sales Merchandiser in Crystal River. Apply here.
- Applebee's posted a job opening for Bartender in Crystal River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal River here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lecanto
- Ellen R. Coe (villages-news.com)
Hernando
- Orange County could temporarily pause AI data centers (fox35orlando.com)
- Emergency! First responders say Amendment 3 defunds the police (floridapolitics.com)
Ok Crystal River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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