b'Fun, Food and RelaxationIn Homosassa. Text and Photo by Gloria YarinaIt was finally Jens turn to go on serving of delicious cornbread.vacation. She settled right into the The Freezer Tiki Bar alsoride in the backseat of the truck allows dogs in an outdoor area withready for her trip to Homosassa, picnic benches. We arrived by boat.Florida in Citrus County. Jen jumped off and waited to beWe arrived at our vacation served lots of really terrific shrimp.rental, a two story cabin with a Not really, no shrimp for Jen. Shewraparound porch, situated on situated herself under our table thatMason Creek which leads to the overlooked the water, and took aHomosassa River. Jen immediately nap while we enjoyed the bestclimbed onto the rocking chair, shrimp ever, hands down. The placecontent to watch the birds, dol- may not look like much from thephins and boats go by. Homosassa is outside, but theres a reason toa small town known for sport fish- follow the hoards of people goinging, boating and just plain relaxing.there. The food is delicious and theOne of our favorite restaurants atmosphere is a lot of fun. was Neon Leons Zydeco Two other dog-friendly restau-Steakhouse, a Lynyrd Skynyrd- rants we visited were Fat Daddysthemed roadhouse, named after the Roadhouse for delicious barbecuebands bass guitarist, Leon and The Old Mill Tavern whichWilkeson. Its run by his nephew, has a patio with umbrella tables andMitch Simmons and his wife serves up great shrimp and wings.Lorraine, with help from Leons son Both are very casual and superLee and sister Marlen. The menu friendly.includes Creole and Cajun dishes As we headed back home towith a local flair of catfish and Vero Beach, Jen again positionedgator tail. There is a large outdoor herself in the back seat of the truckarea where dogs are welcome. Our and quickly fell asleep. We thinkserver immediately brought a bowl she enjoyed her vacation, where sheof fresh cold water for Jen. The had quality time with mom andowners children came out to play dad without having to share uswith her and she received her own with the rest of pack.Jen, a Brittany Spaniel,enjoys a day of rockin (topphoto) and rollin (bottom photo) on the river,during her Homosassa vacation.Dog-friendly in Citrus County.Dog-Friendly Where to Eat: Fat Daddys Roadhouse Best Western Crystal River ResortNeon Leons Zydeco Steakhouse 1470 South Suncoast Boulevard 614 Northwesgt Highway 19(Just around the corner from Homosassa Crystal River - 352.795.3171Homosassa Springs State Park.) 352.436.430010350 West Yulee Drive The Plantation on Crystal River352.621.3663 The Old Mill Tavern (previously reviewed by10465 West Yulee Drive THENEWBARKER)The Freezer Tiki Bar Homosassa 9301 West Fort Island Trail5590 South Boulevard Drive, 352.628.BOOZ Crystal River - 352.795.4211Homosassa352.628.2452 Dog-Friendly Where To Stay: Citrus County Dog Park atCash only. Bella Oasis Hotel Bluebird Springs Park4076 South Suncoast Boulevard 8750 West Bluebird Springs LaneHomosassa Springs - 352.628.4311 Homnosassa.82 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'