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David Briley is the head distiller of a new aggregation distillation company in Crystal River. Briley uses a flashlight to inspect part of his 400-litre hybrid still, which produces rum, vodka, whiskey and gin. We started operations on Saturday, April 6th.

Photo by Matthew Beck / Chronicle Photo Editor

Craft distillery opens in Crystal River

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Glory Days is now open

Lecanto features Glory Days Grill and Sports House. The restaurant has recently opened and is full of customers.

Matthew Beck / Chronicle Photo Editor

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Destiny Taylor pushes her son Bryson on his new bike in front of their new home in Habitat in the Citrus Springs development. Taylor has overcome a lot of adversity in the past three years, from the murder of his fiancée in Marion County in July 2021 to the death of his best friend in a car accident in September 2022.

A special photo for the Chronicle

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Sea Tow Crystal River dispatch contacted Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders, Sunday, at approximately 6 p.m., reporting five people requesting assistance on a capsizing vessel.

Photo courtesy of Sea Tow Crystal River

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David Farmer of Metro Forecasting Models tells county commissioners how his company can plan for growth.

Photo credit: Mike Bates

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