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Welcome to Cedar Key Bed and Breakfast, located within a short walk to beautiful downtown Cedar Key and the Gulf shores.

We offer beautifully appointed rooms, a hearty breakfast and friendly staff in a pet-friendly location.

Relax in our lush garden, beside our fish pond or beneath the spreading boughs of our ancient Florida oaks. It also makes a perfect setting for a wedding or family reunion.

Cedar Key is a perfect getaway vacation spot or base for kayaking, fishing, enjoying nature and bird watching tours. We are within easy walking distance to most of the main places of interest. We have complimentary bikes and golf kart rental for those who want to make the most of their time or venture further afield.

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Cedar Key

elcome to the spring edition of Explore Cedar Key. It’s time to get back on the water and no place has better opportunities for that than Cedar Key. Fishing is particularly popular – and productive – during the spring months on the Nature Coast.

So wade, paddle or cruise in and discover the many activities and places that make spring a special time in Cedar Key.

Cedar Key dolphin project Pages 4-6

Pickleball gathering momentum Pages 10-11

It’s time to tackle spring fishing Pages 8-9

A special publication of the

Look for a digital edition of Explore at www.chieflandcitizen.com

Places to Go

Pages 12-15 • Cedar Key Arts Center • Cedar Key State Museum • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum • Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve • Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge • Nature Coast Biological Station • Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park

Things to Do Pages 20-23 • Beach • Birding • Boating • Cedar Key Community Garden • Clam Tour • Disc Golf • Fishing • Kayaking • Pickleball

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Pages 25 - 30 • Accommodations • Boat Ramps • Cedar Key Airport • Cedar Key City Marina • Food/Drink/Fun • Galleries • Getting Around • RV Parks ABOUT THE COVER: William Dummitt

A blue heron rests on a tree branch in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge.

More scenes from the refuge on Pages 18-19.

General Manager: Dale Bowen, dbowen@chieflandcitizen.com For information please call Dale at 352-493-4796

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Cedar Key Dolphin Project Behavior of local bottlenose dolphins is subject of research project

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edar Key and its residents have mammal, and the second one in any plenty of unique qualities, and mammal. it turns out that so do the area’s From this research, the work – now bottlenose dolphins. called the Cedar Key Dolphin Project In 2001, Dr. Stefanie - has expanded to inGazda, then a graduate clude the social strucstudent at the Univerture, foraging ecology, sity of Massachusetts and habitat use of these Dartmouth under the dolphins.

For strandings guidance of Richard According to the (live or dead, and includes group’s website, “The Connor, came to Cedar dolphins, manatees and Key to study a feeding dolphins of Cedar Key turtles), people can call behavior a local fisherhold a wealth of inforUF Marine Animal Rescue mation and may proman had captured on at 352-477-0344. video. vide valuable informaThis driver-barrier tion on the health of the behavior was the first ecosystem of the Gulf documented case of a division of labor of Mexico. Dolphins are a long-lived continued on Page 6 with role specialization in a marine

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Safe in the sun while supporting the Cedar Key Dolphin Project

All pictures taken pursuant to NMFS ESA/MMPA Permit No. 21938

PROJECT from Page 4

species and as a result are suited to long-term research studies.

What can visitors do to help?

The best way to help is financial support for the research and volunteers.

However, Dr. Gazda explains that only longterm (minimum of six months) volunteers can be utilized. The ability

These custom printed buffs display highresolution photos of the fins of 20 of Cedar Key’s most photogenic bottlenose dolphins.

Dorsal fins are to dolphins like fingerprints are to humans. All are unique and can be used to positively identify individuals.

All those nicks and cuts visible on their fins—either the result of run-ins with their fellow dolphins, an accidental boat strike, or perhaps a bite from aggressive bull shark—can be quite distinct and provide us with a method for tracking them as part of Cedar Key Dolphin Project’s long-term

research studies.

Researchers name each dolphin based on the fin’s distinguishing characteristics, then assign them a 4-letter code in a catalogue for easy reference These buffs are available at the Cedar Key Welcome Center, 450 2nd Street, and at the group’s website at cedarkeydolphinproject. org.

to lift small amounts of weight and to spend time on a boat are required.

Short-term visitors interested in donating to the cause can visit the group’s website at cedar keydolphinproject.org or the Cedar Key Dolphin Project on Facebook where t-shirts, buffs (sun protective headgear) and other items are available for order.

The headgear is also

available at the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Center, 450 2nd St., Cedar Key. The buffs feature the fins of 20 of the most recognizable dolphins along with their names. See accompanying article.

Dr. Gazda invites visitors to watch for the organization’s truck and say “hi.”

“We are always interested in talking to people,” she said.

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It’s time to tackle spring fishing

Area fishing guides cast out some spring angling advice

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s winter slides into spring, more than tourists make their way to the Cedar Key area.

The weather – and the water – warms, meaning some favorite species of fish are making their way from the warmer areas to the south.

“It’s my favorite season” said John Blount, a longtime fisherman and guide from Hooked Up Charters.

All animals and fish are alike and in the springtime “they get spunky.”` Blount and fellow guide Carl Robinson of Robinson Seafood both provide fishing charters and know local waters and which species to target.

Robinson agrees with Blount that

spring – April, May and June - is a great season to be on the Gulf of Mexico near Cedar Key. The veteran guide – 25 years – suggests those seeking to take home their limit should look inshore for speckled trout, sand trout, mackerel and redfish during these productive months.

Blount agrees, and adds that some cobia can be found inshore on the grass flats and around markers. “May is the best month for cobra,” he said.

Target trout and mackerel on the grass flats and Seahorse Reef. Look for redfish around the islands.

Offshore, Blount advises that anglers should be going for cobia around structure, king mackerel especially in the Kingfish Hole, grouper, red snapper, gag grouper and red grouper during the spring season.

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License, season, bag limits Go to myfwc.com

Seahorse reef

The reef is located at latitude 29.0499701 and longitude -83.1178998

Kingfish Hole

The Kingfish Hole is located at latitude 29.33468 and longitude -82.104517

Boat ramps

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Boat rentals

Turn to Page 23

Fishing charters Turn to Page 23

Robinson explains he has been having success catching trout and mackerel with artificial bait. He’s a fan of white gulp shrimp and new penny gulp shrimp.

Blount also likes the gulp baits and adds live shrimp, and top water lures can also produce results.

It’s a great time to on the water and it’s especially good to remember the words of Blount, ”In the spring they get hungry.”

Photos by Bill Hudson

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It’s a hit

Pickleball gathering momentum in Cedar Key

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he ever-growing sport of pickleball has been added to the list of activities planned for the recently refurbished Cedar Key Multi-Purpose Court.

A regular group of players – averaging about eight per week – convenes three times a week at the court for some friendly competition.

The court is located behind the Cedar Key School gym, 951 Whiddon Ave. The pickleballers gather at 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday at 1 p.m.

Jim Goblek, a seasonal visitor, who plays the sports back home in the Rochester, N.Y. area, decided to gauge local interest and put up a few signs around town announcing a meeting.

He was pleasantly surprised when 18 people showed up find out more about his plans.

Take equipment on loan

Pickleball equipment, balls and racquets, are available for visitors to take out on loan from the Cedar Key Welcome Center, 450 2nd St. The welcome center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The court is available anytime the Cedar Key School is not in session.

Regular games

Regular pickleball games are played at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cedar Key Multi-Purpose Court located at 951 Whiddon Ave. Visitors are welcome to come by and join in the games or just watch.

And they really don’t have to wait for those times as the courts are open when school is out and the Cedar Key Welcome Center has pickleball equipment to be loaned to visitors.

The welcome center is located at 450 2nd Street. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Pickleball:

What is it?

Pickleball is a hybrid racquet sport that combines aspects of tennis, table tennis, and badminton. The game is played indoors or outdoors on a small court (20 feet by 44 feet, about the size of a badminton court) resembling the top of a giant Ping-Pong table. The net dividing the court is a few inches shorter than the net on a tennis court.

You play pickleball in singles (one against one) or doubles (two against

two) with large, lightweight paddles that are a little bigger than PingPong paddles.

The pickleball itself is similar to a Wiffle ball,

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Places to Go

Cedar Key State Museum

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ea shells, native American artifacts collected by Saint Clair Whitman and other exhibits related to Cedar Key’s history as a thriving port and railroad connection are featured at the Cedar Key State Museum.

In addition to the historic items, Whitman’s restored home reflecting life in the 1920s is located at the park along with a short nature trail offering wildlife, birds and native vegetation.

The facility, located at 12231 S.W. Court, is open Thursday through Monday.

For information call 352-543-5350 or visit Floridastateparks.org/park/cedar-key-museum

Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge

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his unique refuge protects one of the largest underdeveloped riverdelta estuarine systems in The United States, the lower 20 miles of the famous Suwannee River.

It’s headquarters is located near Cedar Key at 16450 NE 31St Place, Chiefland.

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walk from the headquarters, visitors will find a huge bat house for Brazilian freetail bats. Just past the bat house there’s a nature trail to the Suwannee River.

One half mile to the south, the 9-mile nature drive winds through several habitats and by an observation deck where a variety of birds and baby gators can be seen.

Ten miles south, Shell Mound offers a fishing pier, kayak launch, and an interpretive trail across a 6,000 year old archaeological site. The interpreted Dennis Creek Trail features wayside signs, foot bridges across a salt barren, and an observation deck for bird lovers.

For more information visit FWS.gov/lowersuwannee or call 352-493-0238.

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Nature Coast Biological Station

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he newest addition to Cedar Key’s waterfront area is Nature Coast Biological Station located at 552 1st Street.

The three story facility, part of the University of Florida’s Institute for Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS), fits into the historical character of Cedar Key. It was dedicated in September 2017 for research to support hard clam aquaculture and provide office space for scientists at the station and temporary office and accommodations for visiting scientists, graduate students and technicians.

The first floor features a wet lab and an aquarium.

For more information visit ncbs.ifas.ufl.edu.

Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park

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nglers love the Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park because of the availability of both freshwater and saltwater wildlife.

Accessible only by water, the preserve borders the gulf coast between Cedar Key and Yankeetown and features extensive salt marshes and tidal creeks which create habitats for saltwater fish, crabs, and shellfish.

The park’s uplands protect a remnant of the gulf hammock that once spanned thousands of acres between the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers. Endangered and threatened species-including West Indian

manatees, bald eagles, American alligators, and Florida black bears live or feed within the preserve.

Although there aren’t any marked foot trails, nature enthusiasts can enjoy wildlife viewing from a canoe or kayak. There are several primitive campsites on the preserve, accessible only by private boat and are available on a first-come-firstserved basis.

For more information visit floridastateparks.org/park/ waccasassa-bay or call 352-543-5567.

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Places to Go

Cedar Key Arts Center

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t 457 Second Street visitors will find the essence of creativity at the Cedar Key Arts Center.

The center features a sculpture garden, a main gallery and an artists co-op all driven by the desire to nurture and encourage the arts by providing facilities and educational programs including a photo lab.

From November to May a special treat is offered when the boat builders gather at the center at 9 a.m. each Wednesday to ply their skills and share their knowledge.

Check events for dates.

“What a great place.

Cedar Key has a laid-back atmosphere. The gallery members are a great group of people that are a vital part of this closeknit community,” one visitor said.

For information visit www.cedarkeyartcenter.org

Cedar Key Historical Museum

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he history of Cedar Key is alive and thoroughly documented at the Cedar Key Historical Society Museum, operated by the Cedar Key Historical Society.

The society is dedicated to serving as a steward of the unique heritage of Cedar Key, one of the oldest cities in Florida, and its surrounding areas. The facility itself – the Lutterloh building - has its own story and has hosted the society’s collection since its opening in 1979.

The museum, located at the intersection of Second Street and State Road 24, is open from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday through Friday and from Visit cedarkeyhistoricalmuseum.org 11 a.m. To 5 p.m. on Saturday. or call 352-543-5549

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Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve

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iking, off-road biking, picnicking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing and birdwatching are some of the popular activities at the Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve.

The park, located on State Road 24 about five miles from Cedar Key is located in an area where the salt marshes along the gulf give way to swamps, forests and scrub areas which provides great wildlife observation and nature study.

The scrub is dominated by species such as sand live oak, myrtle oak and Chapman’s oak, along with rusty lyonia and saw palmetto.

Hikers and off-road bicyclists hoping to have a variety of Florida habitats will find them on the miles of trails that meander through the park. Numerous

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creeks near the salt marshes are ideal for canoeing and kayaking. Kayak rentals are available in Cedar Key.

For more information call 352-543-5567 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/park/ cedar-key-scrub

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Take a walk on the wild side

photo by Bob Hudson

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embers of the Friends of the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge are regularly out and about in what is one of the largest underdeveloped River-delta estuarine systems in the United State.

And as a result many of those members have some spectacular photographs. Hope you enjoy their work. photo by Bill Dummitt

photo by Bill Dummitt

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photo by Bill Dummitt

photo by Bob Hudson

photo by Bob Hudson

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Things To Do Beach

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t’s located adjacent to the City Marina and provides a convenient place to soak up some Florida sunshine or take a refreshing dip in the Gulf of Mexico. There is also BBQ grills, picnic tables, kayak rentals and a children’s play area for you to enjoy.

Birding

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bis, herons, egrets and pelicans are among the almost limitless species birders can enjoy while visiting the Cedar Key area.

The Cedar Key Wildlife Refuge comprised of several offshore islands, are a favorite spot for bird watching, while the nearby Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge and other inshore areas provide opportunities for many other feathered friends.

Check out the Florida Birding Trail at Floridabirdingtrail.com

Taking birding into the 21st century

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he Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge encourages visitors to enter bird sightings on the eBird online checklist program. For more information about eBird go to: http://ebird.org/content/ ebird/about/eBirdTrail Tracker Launched in 2002 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, eBird Trail Tracker is a real-time, online checklist

program that has revolutionized the way that the birding community reports and accesses information about birds.

A birder simply enters when, where, and how they went birding, then fills out a checklist of all the birds seen and heard during the outing. The observations of each participant join those of others in an international network of eBird users.

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Cedar Key Community Garden

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t’s a place where veggies and art come together and sometimes become one.

It’s a place where whimsy, natural beauty and education also merge and beckon visitors.

It’s the Cedar Key Community Garden featuring 23 tabletop and five raised plant beds on the ground that overflow with vegetables and showy flowers all grown organically.

Art, in a variety of forms and mediums, is scattered throughout the facility.

The community garden entrance is located on the north side of 2nd Street east of the landmark Island Hotel between A and B streets.

The garden features shaded seating areas where visitors can relax while enjoying the fascinating

blend or horticulture and art gallery.

The garden offers free seed packets and an opportunity to leave comments and donations.

For more information visit cedarkeycommunitygarden.org

Clam tours

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aptain Bobby Witt, Captain Bobby’s Cedar Key Clam Tour, offers visitors an opportunity to tour a working clam farm in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn about aquaculture including the techniques using in clam farming and learn some local history and geography along the way. Witt is a professional waterman with decades of experience.

For information call 352-212-2555 or visit www.captbobby.com.

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Things To Do Cedar Key Disc Golf

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or many years, Cedar Key’s Cemetery Point Park has been popular with birders, Well now there’s something else that can be observed flying through the skies – discs.

The park is now home to an eighthole disc golf course that might lack in distance and other factors, but it more than makes up for that with some spectacular scenery.

Cemetery Point Park is located at 16050 E. Point Drive, Cedar Key, and also feature some workout stations.

Pickleball

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isitors are welcome to participate in the popular sports of pickleball at the newly refurbished Cedar Key Multi-purpose Court, located behind the Cedar Key School gym, 951 Whiddon Ave. There are regularly scheduled games that visitors can join or play on their own any time school is out.

Scheduled games are at 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday and at 1 p.m.

Saturday.

Pickleball equipment, balls and racquets, are available for visitors to take out on loan from the Cedar Key Welcome Center, 450 2nd St. The welcome center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Kayak, boat and paddle board

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hether it’s birding, island and flats exploration, shelling, fishing or any number of reason visitors want to be on the water, Cedar Key is the place.

Bring your own craft or find a rental outlet that will provide you with a vessel with proper safety and operating instructions to insure you have a safe and enjoyable voyage.

Cedar Key Marina II 12780 SR 24, Cedar Key 352-543-6148

Cedar Key Boat Rentals Island Tours 352-231-4435

Cedar Key Paddling

12293 FL 24, Cedar Key 352-665-1276

Tidewater Tours and Airboat Rides

Dock #4 on Dock Street 352-543-9523

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Fishing

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Mecca for anglers, the waters around Cedar Key provide nearly every opportunity for hooking-up with a favorite species.

The grass flats, the backwaters and the numerous productive holes that are found along the gulf coast are among the most popular along Florida’s Nature Coast.

Capt. A.J. Brown Inside boat ramp Cedar Key 352-543-9701

Carl Robinson Fishing Charter

6991 FL-24, Cedar Key, 352-543-5051

Cedar Key Outfitters 352-215-3686

Cedar Key Marina II

Lady Pirate

Grouper Therapy

Scale Key Clams LLC

12780 SR 24, Cedar Key 352-543-6148

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Hooked Up Charters

12780 SR- 24, Cedar Key 352-949-0721

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Voyles Guide Service

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Cedar Key airport

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he Cedar Key airport facility – the George T. Lewis Airport – is located at 13400 SW Airport Road. The short paved runway is capable of handling

most light aircraft.

For detailed information about the facility visit cedarkeyairport.org.

Cedar Key City Marina

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he Cedar Key City Marina is located in the heart of the town with an automated kiosk to accept your launch fees The daily fee is $15 for cash and $16 for debit and credit cards. Annual passes

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Anglers RV Campground

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Short-term tie up slips are available free on a first-come first-serve basis. Slips are marked.

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FYI Accommodations

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he historic Island Hotel, quaint mom-and-pop hotels, rustic cottages and cabins and bed and breakfast facilities all mean there’s an accommodation solution, many pet friendly, to meet the needs of all visitors.

And, in addition to the traditional lodging choices, the Cedar Key area has ample supplies of short-term condo and apartment rentals and some entire homes available to rent. To have your accommodations listed here please email dbowen@chieflandcitizen. com.

A Beachfront Retreat 352.543.9803

Anchor Point Cottage 407-767-1637

A Paradise Point of CK

Cedar Key Marina II Stilt House 352-543-6148

352-543-5111 See our ad on page 27

352-543-5455

The Island Place

Cedar Inn

Charpia Cottage 352-538-5187

Dockside Motel

352-325-0863

352-543-5432

Beach Front Motel

Faraway Inn

352-543-9960

352-543-5330

Bonaire House

Firefly Cottages

512-415-1286

(352) 477-5070

Camptel - Formerly

Gulfside Sunrise

Sunset Isle Motel & RV Resort

352-543-5375

Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club 352-543-5332

Cedar Key Bed & Breakfast 352-543-9000 See our ad on page 2

Island Hotel

315-904-4338

Harbour Master Suites 352-543-9320 See our ad on page 11

Ida Belle Cottage 352-543-5581

352-543-5307

Low Key Hideaway 352-543-0700

McCormick Rentals 352-543-9161 See our ad on page 27

Nature’s Landing 352-543-9900

Old Fenimore Mill 352-543-9803 See our ad on page 7

Park Place

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Pelican Point Condo 260-463-7461

Pirates Cove 352-543-5141

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Rye Key lighthouse 352-543-6988

Seahorse Landing 352-543-5860

Seaspray Townhouses

Sonrise of CK

Sunrise Cabana

877-632-3224

352-325-0494

Studio 589

Wabi Sabi Cottage

352-543-5581

Sunflower Cottage 352-543-0301

352-535-4782

Whitman Point 877-832-9161

352-318-2311

Serenity in Cedar Key 706-485-7586

Shell Pile Rental 352-543-8040

Sisters of CK 352-543-6000

Island Hotel & Restaurant

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Galleries

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he Cedar Key art community is as talented as you will find anywhere. We encourage you to visit our local galleries and boutiques to see the many varieties of art available.

Cedar Key Arts Center 457 Second St., Cedar Key 352-543-5801

Island Arts

471 Dock St, Cedar Key 352-543-6677

Cedar Keyhole

457 2nd St, Cedar Key (352) 543-5801

Cedar Key Pottery and Greenhouse 13951 SW 77th PL Cedar Key 352-543-9165

Getting around

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visit to Cedar Key means exploring and getting to know the many aspects of the quaint community from the historic downtown, the waterfront area and fascinating architecture found in the residential areas.

The best methods to accomplish this exploration is to walk, pedal or ride. There’s plenty of outlets to rent a bike or a golf cart – the favored ways to cruise around town.

Cedar Key Adventures

Next to the big dock Cedar Key 727-410-2112

Cedar Key Spirit Tours

11 Old Mill Drive Cedar Key 352-477-0495

Gulf Kart Company 8030 A St., Cedar Key 352-543-5090

Island Air Tours 352-477-0105

PediCab

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RV parks

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ots of visitors to Cedar Key like to bring their accommodations with them in the form of recreation vehicles and soak up the ambiance of the community.

From the largest motor home with all the conveniences of home to the more Spartan camping experience of living in a tent, RV park operators in the Cedar Key area have a spot for travelers to temporarily call home.

Anglers RV

11951 SW Shiloh Road Cedar Key 352-528-6268 See our ad on page 25

Camptel - Formerly Sunset Isle Motel & RV Resort

352-543-5375

Cedar Key RV Resort

Shady Oaks Campground

Low Key Hideaway

Shell Mound Campground

11980 Shiloh Road Cedar Key 352-543-5097

442 SW 3rd St., Otter Creek 907-347-9775

12050 SR 24, Cedar Key 352-543-0700

17650 SW 78 Pl., Cedar Key 352-221-4466

Boat ramps

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or those who bring their boats with them, the Cedar Key area offers a variety of boat ramps.

From the two ramps conveniently located at the City Marina to the primitive ramp at Shell Mound Park, boaters can easily find a launch to meet their needs.

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Cedar Key City Marina – two ramps – one gulf side and one basin side – at Dock and A Streets.

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Cedar Key Bridge 4 boat ramp at SW 154 Avenue. There’s also a fishing pier at this location.

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Shell Mound primitive boat ramp at 17680n SW 78th Street.

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FYI Food/drink/fun Dining

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ith lots of emphasis on local seafood – especially Cedar Key clams - numerous bars and restaurants can meet the needs of visitors with lots of entertainment and fun. From simple snacks to fine dining, cold brews and fancy cocktails, it’s all available in Cedar Key.

Steamer’s Clam Bar and Grill

1842 Daily Grind

The Island Hotel Restaurant & Neptune Lounge

The Island Room at Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club

Robinson Seafood

The Tipsy Cow Bar and Grill

598 2nd St. Cedar Key 352-543-5004

2nd Street Cafe

434 2nd St., Cedar Key 352-477-5099

83˚ West

310 Dock Street Cedar Key 352-543-5070

Annie’s Cafe FL-24 & 6th St, Cedar Key 352-543-6141

Big Deck Raw Bar & Grill

331 Dock St, Cedar Key 352-543-9992

Duncan’s on the Gulf

490 Dock Street Cedar Key 352-543-8004 See our ad on page 16-17

373 2nd St., Cedar Key 352-543-5111 See our ad on Page 27

6991 SW SR 24 Cedar Key 352-543-5051 See our ad on Page 31

420 Dock Street Cedar Key 352-543-5142

192 East 2nd St, Cedar Key 352-543-6520

360 Dock St, Unit B Cedar Key 352-543-5169

Tony’s Seafood Restaurant

597 2nd St, Cedar Key 352-543-0022

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