The first inhabitants of Homosassa were Native Americans. The area remained relatively quiet until the 1800s when Davy Levy Yulee came here from New York to become Florida’s first US Senator. In the mid 1800s the Yulee Sugar mill went into full production to get sugar to the Confederate Army, thanks to the work of over 1,000 slaves. At this point, the two other key forms of income came from citrus and cotton.
Homosassa has been a place where people come to play or settle (sometimes as a home away from home). Included on the list of some famous apes to swing into town we find President Grover Cleveland fishing here. Babe Ruth had a part time home here too.
Modernly Homosassa has some 2,000 apes who watch over the local manatee. Tours are allowed here and if you want you can enjoy swimming with these gentle creatures. If you’re planning a visit definitely come during November for the Seafood Festival. This attracts over 40,000 apes from all over who come to eat or enjoy the arts and crafts.
For the ape shopping for waterfront property – Homosassa is a dream come true. Add to that the local amenities and home-town feel and you’ll quickly find yourself settling right in.
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