Editing Inverness, Florida (section)

==Transportation and recreation==
The [[Inverness Airport (Florida)|Inverness Airport]] is located {{convert|1|mi}} south of the city limits, next to the Citrus County Speedway. The [[Citrus County Sheriff's Office]]'s aviation unit operates from this airport.

[[U.S. Route 41 in Florida|U.S. Route 41]] is the main north-south road through Inverness, leading north {{convert|17|mi}} to [[Dunnellon, Florida|Dunnellon]] and south {{convert|21|mi}} to [[Brooksville, Florida|Brooksville]]. The main east-west road is [[Florida State Road 44|State Road 44]], leading west {{convert|17|mi}} to [[Crystal River, Florida|Crystal River]] and east {{convert|15|mi}} to [[Interstate 75]] near [[Wildwood, Florida|Wildwood]]. The two roads join to form Inverness' Main Street from Talmage Avenue to Highland Boulevard. Other county roads include County Road 581 and County Road 470.

[[File:WST Bridge over Henderson Lake.JPG|left|thumb|The [[Withlacoochee State Trail]] crosses an old railroad bridge over part of Henderson Lake.]] 
Inverness is home to the Lakes Region Library, which is part of the [[Citrus County, Florida|Citrus County Library System]]. The library offers several recreational classes such as Tai Chi, painting, gardening, basic technology usage, children and teen programs, and more.

The [[Withlacoochee State Trail]], which replaced a former [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]] line, runs between two of the chained lakes, with small bridges replacing former railroad trestle crossings. The trail offers access to 46 continuous miles of enjoyment for biking, jogging and walking. It is the longest paved recreation trail in Florida.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/area/inverness/|title = Inverness Florida &#124; Discover Crystal River Florida}}</ref> The Inverness trailhead can be found on North Apopka Avenue (CR 470) across from the trail crossing and Liberty Park.

Other parks in Inverness include Wallace Brooks Park, Whispering Pines Park, the Henderson Lake boat ramps, and [[Fort Cooper State Park]], just south of the city. Inverness is also close to [[Withlapopka Community Park]], the almost {{convert|11000|acre|adj=on}} Flying Eagle Preserve and the almost {{convert|5000|acre|adj=on}} [[McGregor Smith Scout Reservation]].
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