Citrus Tower Blog

Heron

No Comments
Great Blue Heron Raise your hand if you’ve ever witnessed one of Florida’s most majestic avian residents-the Great Blue Heron. They truly are a sight to behold standing at 4 and a half feet tall, with wings that stretch to 6 feet, and a dark blueish black stripe around the eyes. These features along with…
Read More

Sobre Una Torre Llamada “Citrus Tower” por Betzi Simons

No Comments
Sobre Una Torre Llamada “Citrus Tower” por Betzi Simons En una de las colinas más altas de la Florida central, en la ciudad de Clermont, se encuentra una torre construida en una época durante el cual las atracciones de carretera eran muy populares.  La razón por la que esta torre llamada “Citrus Tower” fue construida…
Read More

Sweet Recollection

1 Comment
Sweet Recollection by Betzi Simons      More than once in my time as a tour guide I’ve had visitors reminisce about previous, long-ago visits, where they took home more than just memories of the views of citrus groves all around the Tower.  For these visitors, the return trips to the Citrus Tower elicit delightful…
Read More

State of the Tower | 2020

No Comments
A letter to our Members and Board of Advisors The Citrus Tower closed before the executive order on March 16, 2020. From the beginning, we have taken this situation quite seriously as our commitment to safety is and always will be paramount. Due to this closure, the Tower is experiencing a tough time, as are most…
Read More

A Change in Perspective by Betzi Simons

No Comments
A Change in Perspective by Betzi Simons I had lived in the area for 16 years and other than thinking it was cool to see it out of my home’s back glass doors, I honestly never gave much thought to the Citrus Tower. In May of last year, I found myself looking for part-time work…
Read More

What To Expect

No Comments
The view at the top of the Citrus Tower reaches 35 miles to the horizon and covers an expanse of 2,000 square miles of land and lakes. This leads us to the question, “What exactly can you see from the top?” Once the elevator doors open at the top, sunlight reflecting off Lake Minneola fills…
Read More

Fun Facts By Lauren

4 Comments
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I’m one of the Tour-Guides at the Citrus Tower. Below are some of my favorite facts about the Tower.  Although the Citrus Tower is not the tallest building in Florida, with its raw height of 226 feet, plus more than 300 feet above sea level, the Tower becomes one…
Read More

Roadside Florida Attractions

1 Comment
The Citrus Tower was built during a time when roadside attractions were very popular. Before the Turnpike and the days of Disney World, Highway 27 was the main thoroughfare for locals and visitors alike to visit these unique attractions. Read below to learn about these Old Florida attractions. Silver Springs has been a natural landmark…
Read More