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The fascinating stories of Aripeka's Littell family
Julie B. MaglioGeorge Washington Coon Littell and his wife Amanda came to Hudson from Missouri in 1886. George Littell was born in Illinois and served in the third Illinois Cavalry during the Civil...
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The Lure of Aripeka
Rocco MaglioPhotography by Rocco MaglioAripeka is a fishing village that straddles north western Pasco and south western Hernando counties. Over the years it has been a favorite hangout of well known...
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Who was F.W. Springstead?
Rocco MaglioFrank W. Springstead High School has served Hernando County since 1975. This leads to the question of who was Frank W. Springstead and why was the High School named after him.Frank was born...
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Weeks Hardware 100 years: Celebrating the importance of family, work ethic...
Alice Mary HerdenPhotos by Alice Mary HerdenAt Weeks Hardware in downtown Brooksville, Otella Weeks, 87, born in Tennessee and one of twelve siblings, has continued the daily operations of the store...
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Nick Ruggiero was dedicated to community, country and family
Julie B. MaglioPhotos submitted.Nick Ruggiero oversaw the growth of the Spring Hill Fire Department from "meager beginnings" to the establishment of three fire stations with paid staff, dispatchers,...
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Local artist makes art out of history
Elizabeth Dentatophotography submittedWhile some artists hope to infuse their art with some form of historical significance, Craig Quirolo has done that and more. Each of his Chinsegut pieces are...
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Memories: Interesting establishments in Masaryktown
John Bartko John Bartko, Ph.D. is a former statistician for the National Institute of Health. In his youth, he was a Masaryktown Beseda dancer. We are thankful for the memories he has shared with us....
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Memories: Weddings and Beseda Dancers
John BartkoJohn Bartko, Ph.D. is a former statistician for the National Institute of Health. In his youth, he was a Masaryktown Beseda dancer. We are thankful for the memories he has shared with...
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Article from the Past: Obituary for James F. Tucker, 1913
The following is an obituary published on the front page of the Brooksville Star, July 11, 1913 Captain James F. Tucker passed away Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at his home in Espiritu Springs...
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The fascinating stories of Aripeka's Littell family
Julie B. MaglioGeorge Washington Coon Littell and his wife Amanda came to Hudson from Missouri in 1886. George Littell was born in Illinois and served in the third Illinois Cavalry during the Civil...
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Incidents from Brooksville Life: An interview with developer Harry Nobles,...
From The Brooksville Herald- Combines also The Brooksville Star, est. 1888 and The Southern Argus est. 1901.Issue of Thurs. January 14, 1926A community of 60 families all of which have been assembled...
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Gator Tanglin' with Al Zaebst
Rocco MaglioOne of the more interesting characters we have run across is Al Zaebst. He was brought to our attention when we found photos of him capturing an alligator in the Weeki Wachee River. His...
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Bimini's Isle: a sanctuary for birds
Rocco MaglioBimini's Isle is an island on the coast of Hernando County and has the perfect name. Named for one of the owners, Margaret Robins' nickname was Bimini and Bimini's Isle was actually made of...
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Heaven gains a Mountain
Julie B. MaglioFrasier Mountain was a great American. Frasier's close friend Steve Cason described him as a "teacher, mentor, historian, father, husband and bomber pilot." Frasier played many roles and...
View ArticleTribute to Frasier Mountain from Virginia Benson
by Virginia BensonI will miss Frasier. He was a great friend. In many ways, I regarded Frasier as a surrogate father. He seemed to be always there when I needed to share thoughts and ideas, or if I was...
View ArticleTribute to Frasier Mountain from Gretchen Countryman
Frasier Mountain "Our Papa" was a man of integrity who possessed old fashioned down to earth values. He was a family man and was very proud of his daughter and granddaughter for their accomplishments....
View ArticleTribute to Frasier Mountain by Nichole Chapman
Growing up, I didnt realize the importance of appreciating and knowing my family's history. As I got older, I began to realize the importance of it, and I soon began to research it. I began to try and...
View ArticleTribute to Frasier Mountain by Jan Knowles
FRASIER MOUNTAIN came into my life when he would stop into one of his best friend's office where I worked after he would drop off his granddaughter Ashley at Charlene’s Dance Studio and we would talk...
View ArticleTribute to Frasier Mountain by Robert Martinez
Frasier was an invaluable source of historical stories, facts and information regarding Old Brooksville In Photos & Stories. His mind was amazingly sharp up to the end and could remember the...
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Article From the Past
Brooksville Star May 18, 1906Was Former Resident of Hernando County --- Died at the age of 59 ----- For Many Years Was Acknowledged Cattle King of this Section of the State ----Dr. Howell T. Lykes, one...
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