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Brooksville, Florida
Population: 7,839
Located in Hernando County
Brooksville is located in Hernando County in the heart of Florida's Nature Coast, just about 45 minutes north of Tampa Bay, and was selected Florida's Outstanding Rural Community of the Year 2000.
It is a thriving residential-commercial community, which has experienced continuous growth while preserving its original charm. There are several modern medical facilities, including Brooksville Regional Hospital Inc., Oak Hill Community Hospital and Spring Hill Regional Hospital serving the area, a campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College located at the edge of the city, and a thriving, busy, business section with eleven shopping centers, with a regional airport located six miles south of the city. There are three city parks with walking trails, sports, and picnicking facilities, including a nine-hole golf course, an excellent library and many other desirable features.
Brooksville was named in honor of Representative Preston Brooks of South Carolina because of the role he played in a drama which took place in the legislative chamber of the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.
With an average January temperature of 60 degrees, year-round outdoor recreation is the mantra in Brooksville. Hunting, fishing, camping, paddling, birding, and hiking are just a few of the many recreational opportunities enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Homebuyers find a wealth of housing choices in Brooksville. First-time buyers, families and empty nesters will find a residence that meets their housing needs and fits their budget. Early 20th-century homes, lined up on tree-shaded streets, recall Brooksville’s first citizens.
Newer single-family developments, including mobile home communities, provide modern-day conveniences and kid-friendly streets. Golf course communities supply estate-style living along landscaped fairways. Townhomes, condominiums and apartments — as rentals and for purchase — appeal to those with a yen for maintenance-free living.
Brooksville has done an exceptional job of balancing the cities growth while maintaining the small town charm. With a warm climate and good quality of life, without the hassle of the “big city”, it’s easy to see why so many people are choosing Brooksville for their personal home headquarters.
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