Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Cooter Pond Park
InvernessScenic lakeside park in Inverness with a walking trail, fishing pier, and pavilions. Named after the cooter turtles that call the pond home — look for them sunning on the logs.
Eden Park Boat Ramp
InvernessPublic boat ramp on Lake Henderson in Inverness providing water access for boating, fishing, and paddling.
Tsala Apopka Lake Chain
InvernessA vast interconnected chain of lakes, pools, and marshes covering over 19,000 acres, Tsala Apopka is one of Florida's most unique waterways. The system is divided into three pools — Floral City, Inverness, and Hernando — connected by channels and the Withlacoochee River. Kayaking and canoeing through the cypress-lined channels feels like paddling through old Florida wilderness. The chain is also outstanding for bass fishing and birdwatching.