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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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ooler and drier weather always mean the same thing — that fall has returned to the nature coast. That means it’s more comfortable — and safer — to get out and enjoy a visit to Cedar Key. There’s plenty to do. That includes getting on the water, enjoying the area’s bountiful offering of nature or just exploring and discovering the quaint nature of the shops, restaurants, architecture and hospitality of Cedar Key – a unique and special community with a rich history that’s always on display in so many ways.
Feeding technique of skimmers Pages 4-6
Volunteers make history come alive Pages 12-15
Boat Builders to put on woodworking show
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A special publication of the
Look for a digital edition of Explore at www.chieflandcitizen.com General Manager: Dale Bowen, dbowen@chieflandcitizen.com For information please call Dale at 352-493-4796
Things to Do Pages 8-11 • Beach • Birding • Cedar Key Community Garden • Clam Tour • Disc Golf • Fishing • Kayak, Boat and Paddle Board • Pickleball
Places to Go
Pages 18-20 • 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
Events Page 22 • Cedar Key Boat Builders • Exhibit on display - Cedar Key Arts Center
FYI Pages 25 - 30 • Accommodations • Boat Ramps • Cedar Key Airport • Cedar Key City Marina • Food/Drink/Fun • Galleries • Getting Around • RV Parks ABOUT THE COVER:
Black skimmers regularly put on a show for Cedar Key visitors. See story Pages 4-6
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Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge
Black skimmers employ unique feeding technique sure to delight bird watchers By William Dummitt
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ne of the most distinctive birds found around Cedar Key and elsewhere in Florida is the Black Skimmer (Rynchops Niger). At a distance it might be mistaken
for a gull, and its black, white and orange coloration resembles an oystercatcher. Skimmers, though, are very unique birds and have a fascinating feeding strategy. Living entirely on fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic life, skimmers fly
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gracefully along at water level with their lower bill in the water. The lower bill is much longer than the upper and is ideally suited for this kind of “fishing”. They patiently fly along, bill skimming the water, until they sense a fish. Then their upper bill
slams down and they fly aloft, often consuming their prize on the spot and resuming feeding right away. The noted ornithologist R. C. Murphy described them as “aerial beagles continued on Page 6
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SKIMMER from Page 5
hot on the scent of aerial rabbits�. Skimmers can be spotted in shallow water, especially at low tide. They may feed singly, in pairs, or in groups. During much of the year, Skimmers can be spotted feeding in the waters off Dock Street in Cedar Key. Large
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flocks of skimmers often circle around the buildings on Dock Street during the day, sometimes for hours. At high tide, large numbers of skimmers congregate on the reefs around Cedar Key, waiting for low tide and an opportunity to feed again. William Dummitt is president of the Friends of the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Skimmers both in breeding plumage, with more extensive black coloration, and in non-breeding plumage, with more white around the head and neck. photos by William Dummitt
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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.
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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
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Things To Do Clam tours Disc Golf
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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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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 eight-hole 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.
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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 Marina II 12780 SR 24, Cedar Key 352-543-6148
Grouper Therapy 352-363-0244
Hooked Up Charters
12780 SR- 24, Cedar Key 352-949-0721
Lady Pirate 352-328-6411
Scale Key Clams LLC P.O. Box 179 Cedar Key FL 32625 352-212-2555
Southern Salt Charters 352-215-3686
Voyles Guide Service
870 A St., Cedar Key 352-339-2034
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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
Kayak Cedar Keys First Dock on A street 352-543-9447
Cedar Key Boat Rentals Island Tours
Tidewater Tours and Airboat Rides
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Cedar Key Paddling
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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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Cedar Key Historical Museum
Devoted volunteers make area’s rich history come to life
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reat local flavor museum”. ‘Very much enjoyed the history of Cedar Key. So much I did not know”. Those are just some of the comments by visitors to one of the most popular stops in Cedar Key – the Cedar Key Historical Museum.
Conveniently located at the intersection of 2nd Street and State Road 24, the museum’s existence and it’s daily operation depends on a collection of volunteers dedicated to sharing the fascinating history of one of Florida’s oldest communities.
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Cedar Key Historical Museum Masks are required to enter the facilities
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
1 to 5 p.m. Friday 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Phone: 352-543-5549 For more information: Visit Cedarkeyhistoricalmuseum.org
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MUSEUM from Page 12
Back in 1977, a group of citizens determined to help preserve significant history of Cedar Key established the Cedar Key Historical Society, which worked tirelessly to open the doors of the Cedar Key Historical Museum in 1979. Today the museum facility contains exhibits and photographs depicting the history of Cedar Key from prehistoric times through the 20th century. The museum is housed in two buildings. The main part is in the Lutterloh House. The annex is the Andrews House, which was originally on the island of Atsena Otie before
being moved to the mainland after the a hurricane. Both structures are part of the Cedar Keys Historic and Archaeological District. There’s an impressive collection of old photographs and the exhibits include artifacts: - About the fiber and brush industry that flourished in the area. - About the railroad that played a vital role in the area’s economy. - About the history of the dental and medical professions. But the exhibits tend to come to life when the docents who volunteer their time and knowledge share the depth of information they possess
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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 close-knit 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 11 a.m. To 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit cedarkeyhistoricalmuseum. org or call 352-543-5549
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 creeks near the salt marshes are ideal for canoeing and kayaking. Kayak rentals are available in Cedar Key. For more information call 352-5435567 or visit www.floridastateparks. org/park/cedar-key-scrub
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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. Just a short walk from the headquarters,
visitors will find a huge bat house for Brazilian free-tail 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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Places to Go
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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EVENTS Editors Note: Because of advanced deadlines and the uncertainty surrounding the corona virus threat, visitors should recheck later information to be certain the events listed here are still be conducted.
November 4, 11, 18, 25 Cedar Key Boat Builders
The boat builders meet each Wednesday at 9 a.m. November through May underneath the Cedar Key Art Center’s new addition at 547 Second Street. Visitors are welcome to stop by and watch these craftsmen work. For more information visit cedarkeyartscenter.org.
November 21 through December 31 Exhibit on display
The Cedar Key Arts Center will host an open community center “Word and Works of Art” from Nov. 21 through Dec. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center is at 457 2nd Street. For information visit cedarkeyartscenter.org
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Cedar Key Boat Builders
The boat builders meet each Wednesday at 9 .m. November through May underneath the Cedar Key Art Center’s new addition at 547 Second Street. Visitors are welcome to stop by and watch these craftsmen work. For more information visit cedarkeyartscenter.org.
January 6, 13, 20, 27 Cedar Key Boat Builders
The boat builders meet each Wednesday at 9 .m. November through May underneath the Cedar Key Art Center’s new addition at 547 Second Street. Visitors are welcome to stop by and watch these craftsmen work. For more information visit cedarkeyartscenter.org.
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Wooden craft take shape at the arts center
Every Wednesday morning beginning again this year in November, a group of dedicated folks gather at the Cedar Key Arts Center to utilize their woodworking and marine skills and share continued on Page 24
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BUILDERS
Cedar Key Boat Builders
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the expertise with visitors. The Cedar Key Boat Builders, normally about seven or eight members, welcome interested tourists and invite those with useful skills to join in and help out with the project. Usually the boat builders are working on a couple of wooden boats. The idea began years ago with an effort that involved some school children and some local boat builders. They created a Cedar Key sharpie – a working skiff – and interest in the project grew and evolved into the current group. Bill Stephens, who has been a member of the group for 15 years, explains that on a typical Wednesday some 10 to 12 tourists will stop by and become intrigued by the work. “There’s not a lot of places where people can see wooden boats being worked on,” Stephens said. They regularly have people who are staying
Where: Cedar Key Arts Center, 457 2nd Street When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday through May Info: Visit www.cedarkeyartscenter.org
in the area for an extended time come back and help out after discovering the boat builders in action. Observers are more than fascinated with the actual work, and are also interested in the plans, different stages and other aspects of the projects. The boat builders demonstrate their skills every Wednesday morning through May in an outdoor covered area at the arts center, 457 2nd Street, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
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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 are available at city hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 352-543-5132 for information.
Come For The Day or Stay
Short-term tie up slips are available free on a first-come first-serve basis. Slips are marked. Currently because of the new bridge construction, the basin-side ramp opens around mid-day Friday and remains open for the weekend, closing again Monday morning.
Levy County Quilt Museum
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Kayak (1/2 or Full Day) Tubes, Cabins, RV Sites, 30/50 Amps, Primitive Tent Camping, Games/Activities
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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
Cedar Key Marina II Stilt House
Island Hotel
352-543-6148
352-543-5111 See our ad on page 27
Anchor Point Cottage
Cedar Inn
The Island Place
352.543.9803
407-767-1637
A Paradise Point of CK 352-325-0863
Beach Front Motel 352-543-9960
Bonaire House 512-415-1286
Camptel - Formerly Sunset Isle Motel & RV Resort
352-543-5455
Charpia Cottage 352-538-5187
Dockside Motel
McCormick Rentals
Faraway Inn
Nature’s Landing
352-543-5330
Firefly Cottages (352) 477-5070
Gulfside Sunrise
Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club
Harbour Master Suites
352-543-9000 See our ad on page 2
352-543-0700
352-543-9161 See our ad on page 27
315-904-4338
Cedar Key Bed & Breakfast
Low Key Hideaway
352-543-5432
352-543-5375
352-543-5332
352-543-5307
352-543-9320 See our ad on page 23
Ida Belle Cottage 352-543-5581
352-543-9900
Old Fenimore Mill 352-543-9803 See our ad on page 7
Park Place
352-543-5737 See our ad on page 21
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
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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.
Bonish Studio
582 2nd St., Cedar Key 352-431-7919
Cedar Key Arts Center 457 2nd St., Cedar Key 352-543-5801
Cedar Key Canvas
D St., Cedar Key (352) 543-5198
Cedar Keyhole
457 2nd St, Cedar Key (352) 543-5801
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. •
Cedar Key City Marina – two ramps – one gulf side and one
Cedar Key Pottery and Greenhouse
13951 SW 77th Pl Cedar Key 352-543-9165
Island Arts 471 Dock St., Cedar Key 352-543-6677
basin side – at Dock and A Streets. Currently because of the new bridge construction, the basin-side ramp opens around mid-day Friday and remains open for the weekend, closing again Monday morning. •
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 17680 SW 78th Street.
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
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 12050 SR 24, Cedar Key 352-543-0700
442 SW 3rd St., Otter Creek 907-347-9775
17650 SW 78 Pl., Cedar Key 352-221-4466
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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.
Cedar Key 352-543-6141
1842 Daily Grind
The Island Hotel Restaurant & Neptune Lounge
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
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 15-17
373 2nd St., Cedar Key 352-543-5111 See our ad on Page 27
Robinson Seafood
Steamer’s Clam Bar and Grill 420 Dock Street Cedar Key 352-543-5142
The Island Room at Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club 192 East 2nd St, Cedar Key 352-543-6520
The Tipsy Cow Bar and Grill
360 Dock St, Unit B Cedar Key 352-543-5169
Tony’s Seafood Restaurant
597 2nd St, Cedar Key 352-543-0022
6991 SW SR 24 Cedar Key 352-543-5051
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
Gulf Kart Company
Cedar Key Spirit Tours
Island Air Tours - 352-477-0105
Next to the big dock, Cedar Key 727-410-2112 11 Old Mill Drive, Cedar Key 352-477-0495
8030 A St., Cedar Key 352-543-5090
PediCab - 352-477-5048
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