Cedar Key Art Festival
The Old Florida Celebration of the Arts was held on April 11 & 12.
The art festival lined 2nd street with wonderful art with lots of food and music at City Park. We had beautiful weather and many people came out to enjoy the event. See several pictures and read more at the I Love Cedar Key blog.
Cedar Key in the News
Cedar Key held an election for two commission seats.
Photo by Levy Citizen
The Cedar Key City Commission election was held just a few days ago on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Voter turnout was high for the municipal election, with 399 ballots cast out of 582 registered voters (approximately 68.6%).
Election Results
Key Takeaways
Incumbency: Nancy Sera successfully retained Seat #2. However, the commission will see a change for Seat #4, as Dell Weible unseated incumbent Jeff Webb.
Community Engagement: Leading up to the vote, several "Know Your Candidates" sessions were held at City Hall, Bonish Thirst Emporium, and the Welcome Center, where residents discussed local issues like infrastructure, the future of the city and other concerns directly with the contenders.
Upcoming April events
The Farmers Market, Live Music, and Bird Watching!
Before you head out, it’s always a good idea to double-check with the hosts to make sure the details haven't shifted. *Submit events to me by messaging I Love Cedar Key on Facebook.
Read the full list of April events here.
📌 Helpful Notes for Your Visit:
🕒 Verify: Schedules are subject to change; check with the event host before attending.
🐚 Local Tip: Parking on the island can get tight during peak March weekends—golf carts and bicycles are your best friends!
🌧️ Weather: Outdoor events are often "weather permitting." If the clouds roll in, check local social media for updates.
In case you missed the news…
Steamers has announced their new location!
On the I Love Cedar Key Facebook page, this image got a lot of attention. Fans of Steamers are happy to hear that plans are progressing for the building of the beloved restaurant. The location will be on 1st St. next to the fire station. It is expected to be completed by Spring of 2027. Stay tuned for more information!
Upcoming events to know about:
See you around town,
Lisa