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Spring to Ocala, fare one dollar. From Ocala to Homo- 

 sassa, a distance of thirty-six miles, over a good road, in 

 comfortable vehicle ; charge for carriage from eight to 

 twelve dollars, dependent upon number of passengers. 

 Board at Homosassa, from ten to twelve dollars per 

 week ; accommodations good, table excellent ; fishing 

 and shooting superior ; and we may add, rooms large 

 and airy ; verandas spacious ; fresh milk and butter ; 

 oysters and oranges ad libitum. 



Bronson, a point on the Fernandina and Cedar Keys 

 railroad, is thirty miles from Homosassa. The ponds 

 in the neighborhood afford fine bass fishing ; quail and 

 duck are plenty, and the sportsman may succeed in 

 shooting turkeys or deer. Accommodations : hotels, 

 fifteen dollars ; private boarding houses, twelve ; board 

 one dollar per day, or five dollars per week. For infor 

 mation interview Mr. G-. Levet. 



With the exception of climate, bathing, and fishing, 

 Cedar Keys presents but few attractions for tourists or 

 sportsmen. We regret to state that the hotel accom 

 modations cannot be recommended as Al. Sportsmen 

 arriving at Cedaj. Keys and requiring information, need 

 but call upon Mr. Gore, editor of the local paper, or on 

 Willard and Roux, and mention that the liberty taken 

 was in accordance with the suggestion of &quot; Al Fresco.&quot; 



The steamer Valley City, commanded by that jolly 

 sea-dog, Captain McKay, leaves Cedar Keys every Fri 

 day for Tampa, Manatee, Punta Rassa, and Key West. 

 Parties desirous of ascending the Caloosahatchie river, 

 or of spending a few weeks on the coast, could take 

 steamer to Punta Eassa, and from there ascend the river 

 or explore Charlotte Harbor. For gaitor shooting, 

 ascend the Caloosahatchie to the upper islands, six 



