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s things in Cedar Key work back to normal, it’s reassuring to see the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts and the Cedar Key Small Boat meeting return to the community schedule to the delight of local residents and visitors alike.

So spring will be a busy time in Cedar Key.

Cedar Key Arts Festival Pages 4-5

Cedar Key Small Boat Meet Pages 6-8

Artful fliers are back Pages 16-23

Cedar Key Dolphin Project

Events Page 9

Places to Go

Pages 10-15 • Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge • Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park • Cedar Key State Museum • Nature Coast Biological Station • Cedar Key Arts Center • Cedar Key Historical Society Museum • Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve

Things to Do Pages 24-27 • Beach • Birding • Clam Tour • Cedar Key Disc Golf • Cedar Key Community Garden • Fishing • Kayaking/Paddle boarding • Boating

FYI Pages 32-38 • Galleries • Getting Around • Accommodations • Food/Drink/Fun • Cedar Key City Marina • Cedar Key Airport • RV Parks • Boat Ramps

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sure sign that things are getting back to normal in Cedar Key is the return of the popular Cedar Key Arts Festival. It as cancelled last year because of the COVID pandemic.

The return of the popular event is planned for April 17-18.

Festival-goers are invited to stroll down historic 2nd Street and enjoy fine art from a select group of talented artists.

Each year the festival attracts the cream of the crop of area talent and features top quality paintings, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, ceramics, textiles, photography and more.

Toss in some homemade goodies from local vendors, fresh seafood widely available at local restaurants along with beautiful coastal scenery, and it is easy to see why the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts attracts such enthusiastic — and large — crowds.

Organizers say, “We are cautiously, optimistically and creatively moving ahead with plans for Cedar Key Spring Arts Festival. Adjustments are being made in layout to reduce congestion, encourage one-way flow and do our best to host a COVID-safer event.”

The slogan for 2021 edition of the festival is, “We’re all in this together. continued on Page 5

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Mask-up, back-up, wash-up.”

The Cedar Key Arts Center is the coordinating sponsor. The Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and encouraging the arts in the community.

The juried event features $12,000 in prize money and purchase awards.

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Small boat meet has owners steering a course to the island city

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he delayed-a-year celebration of the 35th edition of the Cedar Key Small Boat Meet is returning for 2021.

The return of the meet, always on the first weekend in May means it will be April 30, May 1-2.

The gathering can be confusing to first timers or casual observers.

Since there’s nothing planned and no one in charge, it may not make sense.

That’s the word from Dave Lucas, one of the event’s coordinators.

“Every small boat in the world will be there,” Lucas jokes with maybe a

slight bit of exaggeration.

The meet remains informal. There are no signups or fees and no events are planned.

All shallow craft are welcome. Tides and weather have the biggest say in the weekend’s organization. Traditionally the weather has been outstanding for the meet weekend. And this year’s anticipated tides are promising.

Owners from far and wide bring hundreds of dories and dinghies, catboats, beach cats and trimarans, continued on Page 8

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by all the sails and craftsmanship that is on display. Many are homemade.

The boats are driven by pedals, motors, along with oars, paddles and sails.

For information call the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce at 352-543-5600.

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EVENTS April

Cedar Key Arts Center

Main Gallery – Diane Brody’s impressionist Member Gallery - Play With Clay workshop group The displays open April 3 The staircase to the galleries is inside the Keyhole co-op, 457 2nd Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

April 7, 14, 21, 28

Cedar Key Boat Builders

The boat builders meet each Wednesday October 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

April 17-18

2021 Old Florida Celebration Of the Arts in Cedar Key

Stroll along historic 2nd Street and enjoy the work of a select group of incredibly talented artists, including award-winning fine art - paintings, sculptures, jewelry, crafts, ceramics, textiles, photography and more.

The festival features

home-made goodies from local vendors and fresh local seafood from local restaurants.

April 30-May 2

Small Boat Meet at Cedar Key The meeting is informal with no fees, signup or events on the water.

Shallow draft is essential. Tides are promising this year. For information call 352-543-5600.

May 22

Annual Workout On The Waterfront

All day at Cedar Key Park Events will include yoga, 5K run, kayak challenge, ride in the refuge and big fish challenge.

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Places to Go

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.

Its’ 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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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 firstcome-first-served basis.

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

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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

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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.

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Cedar Key Arts Center

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t 547 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 coop 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. Visit cedarkeyhistoricalmuseum.org 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 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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Artful fliers catch everyone’s eye at the Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge

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pring time is the best season for birding at the Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge with one aerial superstar arriving.

According to the refuge’s website, a few straggling migratory birds stay for the warm weather and can be found all over the Lower

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Suwannee - at observation decks, in the forest, along the shoreline and in their nests.

But by early April, all eyes are on the sky for the return of the swallow-tail kite making their way back from South America.

The birds will only be around until late August so the time to see them is relatively brief.

They can be seen soaring above the canopy of trees or over hay fields as they swoop after grasshoppers.

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swampy areas where predatory owls don’t care to visit.

The Cornell University Lab of Ornithology’s website allaboutbirds.org says this about the bird.

“The lilting swallowtail kite has been called ‘the coolest bird on the planet.’ With its deeply forked tail and bold black-and-white plumage, it is unmistakable in the summer skies above swamps of the Southeast. Flying with barely a wingbeat and maneuvering with twists of its incredible tail, it chases dragonflies continued on Page 22

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eBird Trail 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.

The 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/

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or plucks frogs, lizards, snakes, and nestling birds from tree branches. After rearing its young in a treetop nest, the kite migrates to wintering grounds in South America.

“These birds are creatures of the air, spending most of their day aloft and

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rarely flapping their wings. They tend to circle fairly low over trees as they hunt for small animals in the branches. At times, they soar very high in the sky, almost at the limits of vision. During migration they may form large flocks.”

In addition to the swallow-tail kite, ospreys, bald eagles, and white pelicans can be seen from the Shell Mound area.

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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 are 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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Clam tours

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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 features some workout stations.

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 of 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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Fishing

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

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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 30 with role specialization in a marine

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

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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

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

8030 A St., Cedar Key 352-543-5090

Island Air Tours 352-477-0105

Cedar Key Spirit Tours

PediCab

11 Old Mill Drive Cedar Key 352-477-0495

352-477-5048

Downtown Dock 1, Cedar Key

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Catch fish, relax, & make memories.

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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 editor@chieflandcitizen.com.

A Beachfront Retreat

Cedar Inn

The Island Place

Charpia Cottage

Low Key Hideaway

352-538-5187

352-543-0700

407-767-1637

Dockside Motel

McCormick Rentals

A Paradise Point of CK

Faraway Inn

352.543.9803

Anchor Point Cottage

352-543-5455

352-543-5432

352-325-0863

352-543-5330

Beach Front Motel

Firefly Cottages

352-543-9960

Bonaire House 512-415-1286

Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club 352-543-5332

Cedar Key Bed & Breakfast 352-543-9000

Cedar Key Marina II Stilt House 352-543-6148

(352) 477-5070 See our ad on page 11

Gulfside Sunrise 315-904-4338

Harbour Master Suites 352-543-9320 See our ad on page 25

Ida Belle Cottage 352-543-5581

Island Hotel 352-543-5111

352-543-5307

352-543-9161 See our ad on page 15

Nature’s Landing 352-543-9900

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

Park Place 352-543-5737

Pelican Point Condo 260-463-7461

Pirates Cove 352-543-5141

Rye Key lighthouse 352-543-6988

Seahorse Landing 352-543-5860

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Seaspray Townhouses 352-318-2311

Serenity in Cedar Key 706-485-7586

Shell Pile Rental

Sunflower Cottage

Treasure Camp

352-543-0301

15249 NW 46th Ln Chiefland 352-493-7607

Sunrise Cabana 352-325-0494

Wabi Sabi Cottage

Sunset Isle Motel & RV Resort

352-535-4782

Whitman Point

352-543-5375

877-832-9161

352-543-8040

Sisters of CK 352-543-6000

Sonrise of CK 877-632-3224

Studio 589 352-543-5581

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and hand held equipment YES! We service ALL brands of ATV’s and SxS’s YES! We repair pressure washers, pumps, and even generators YES! We have a parts department that can handle all your parts needs. Many of the parts in stock!

If it has an engine our Techs can repair it.

With a total of 80 years of experience our Techs can diagnose & repair your unit.

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Cosmetics & Day Spa

2469 N. Young Blvd.

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Your Tri-County Rentals & Sales, Inc. team includes Gary, Charlie, Gail, Rob, Dale, Matt, Tony, and others.

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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.

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310 Dock Street Cedar Key 352-543-5070

Duncan’s on the Gulf

1842 Daily Grind

490 Dock Street Cedar Key 352-543-8004 See our ad on page 20-21

Annie’s Cafe

The Island Hotel Restaurant & Neptune Lounge

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

FL-24 & 6th St, Cedar Key 352-543-6141

Away From the World

360 Dock St, Cedar Key 352-477-5008

Big Deck Raw Bar & Grill

331 Dock St, Cedar Key 352-543-9992

Black Dog Bar & Tables

360 Dock St. Cedar Key 706-248-2110

373 2nd St., Cedar Key 352-543-5111

The Island Room at Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club 192 East 2nd St, Cedar Key 352-543-6520

Robinson Seafood 6991 SW SR 24 Cedar Key 352-543-5051

Steamer’s Clam Bar and Grill 420 Dock Street Cedar Key 352-543-5142

Tony’s Seafood Restaurant 597 2nd St, Cedar Key 352-543-0022

Treasure Camp Restaurant 15249 NW 46th Ln Chiefland 352-493-7607

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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.

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

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.

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FYI 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 ambience 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.

Low Key Hideaway

Anglers RV

Sunset Isle Motel & RV Resort

11951 SW Shiloh Road Cedar Key 352-528-6268

12050 SR 24 Cedar Key 352-543-0700

Shady Oaks Campground 442 SW 3rd St. Otter Creek 907-347-9775

11850 SR 24 Cedar Key 352-543-5375

Cedar Key RV Resort 11980 Shiloh Road Cedar Key 352-543-5097

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.

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

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