Admission to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is being cut in half for adults and even more for children. The Florida Park Service has announced that as of July 1, adult admission will drop from $26.57 to $13; and from $18.05 to $5 for children. The reductions are to put the park's admission costs in line with other state parks. Fees are being increased at other state parks on July 1. For more information, go to www.floridastateparks.org.
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Swiftmud sets millage at 0.2308
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Withlacoochee River Basin Board adopted its proposed fiscal year 2010 millage rate of 0.2308 mil, the same as the current fiscal year. The Coastal Rivers Basin Board covers portions of Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Sumter, Marion and Levy counties. This millage rate, combined with a reduction in taxable property values as estimated by county property appraisers, will result in an estimated 8.42 percent decrease in ad valorem property tax revenue from 2009. For the owner of a $150,000 home with a $50,000 homestead exemption, the Basin Board tax would be $23.08. The district's Governing Board is expected to adopt proposed millage rates for the General Fund and the Basin Boards on July 28.
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Library offers 'Express Yourself' painting with coffee teen program: 10:15 a.m.-noon, East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. Free. (352) 540-6391.
Reception for Summer Art Exhibit: 5-7 p.m., Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. Free. (352) 540-3810.
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