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Evolution of the Key Center as one of Florida’s largest and most efficient not-for-profit agencies serving the developmentally disabled is reflected by the following historical milestones.

Historical Milestones

• - Citrus and Hernando County Association for Retarded Children established.
• - Mr.

and Mrs. Schuyler Orvis donated 40 acres for future Citrus County Association for Retarded Children to be used as school and workshop.
• - First thrift store opens in downtown Crystal River.
• - Citrus County Association for Retarded Children chartered as a corporation.
• - Key Training Center school and workshop building dedicated on February 13 to serve seven clients.
• - Bob Neal named first executive director.
• - Federal developmental disabilities staffing grant and Florida grant-in-aid funds obtained.
• - Garnett Miller appointed acting director.
• - Chet Cole hired as Executive Director on June
• - Florida Governor Rubin Askew dedicates Karla Rooks Workshop.
• - Capital c