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Call to Artists: Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Announces 2027 Design Contest

Jun 18, 2026

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Call to Artists: Cedar Key Old Florida Celebration of the Arts Announces 2027 Design Contest

Entry Deadline is August 1, 2026

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Local Business

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Where the Anglers Gather: Inside DW&D Bait House

Jun 14, 2026

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Where the Anglers Gather: Inside DW&D Bait House

While most of the island is still asleep, the lights are on at DW&D Bait House.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Local Business

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Beyond the Island: The Best Day Trips from Cedar Key

Jun 13, 2026

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Beyond the Island: The Best Day Trips from Cedar Key

Staying in Cedar Key? Here Are the Best Day Trips in Levy County

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Blog

💌A Gift to Friends and Supporters of I Love Cedar Key

Jun 10, 2026

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💌A Gift to Friends and Supporters of I Love Cedar Key

A heartfelt thank you (and a little something coming your way!) 📬

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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Cedar Key FL July 4th Weekend: 2026 Events & Guide

Jun 8, 2026

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Cedar Key FL July 4th Weekend: 2026 Events & Guide

Independence Day in Cedar Key: What You Need to Know

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Free

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Why the Cedar Key Food Pantry Needs You

May 31, 2026

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Why the Cedar Key Food Pantry Needs You

Volunteers Needed for Cedar Key Food Pantry

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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Oyster ROCKS Project Kick-off in Cedar Key

May 30, 2026

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Oyster ROCKS Project Kick-off in Cedar Key

The project is a partnership between the Cedar Key Oystermen's Association and Levy County, funded through federal dollars from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Fishing

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Injured Pelican Rescue in Cedar Key

May 25, 2026

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1 min read

Injured Pelican Rescue in Cedar Key

If you find an injured bird in Cedar Key, call W.R.E.N. (Wildlife and Rehabilitation Education Network, 352-477-0057).

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

History

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Discover Mainstreet Mercantile: The Ultimate Gift Shop on 2nd St

May 25, 2026

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Discover Mainstreet Mercantile: The Ultimate Gift Shop on 2nd St

Visit Mainstreet Mercantile at 497 2nd St in Cedar Key!

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Free

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Cedar Key Annual Hurricane Prep & Hazardous Waste Day 2026: Everything You Need to Know

May 20, 2026

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Cedar Key Annual Hurricane Prep & Hazardous Waste Day 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Event Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: City Hall – 809 6th Street, Cedar Key, Florida

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Culture

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Show Your Love for Cedar Key: Join the "Selfie for CK" Promotion

May 19, 2026

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3 min read

Show Your Love for Cedar Key: Join the "Selfie for CK" Promotion

Send your photo to @ilovecedarkey on social media and share your love of Cedar Key!

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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Honor the Fallen: CK Vets Invite Community to Memorial Day Remembrance at Cedar Key Cemetery

May 17, 2026

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Honor the Fallen: CK Vets Invite Community to Memorial Day Remembrance at Cedar Key Cemetery

A gathering to reflect, remember, and pay tribute — all are welcome

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Free

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Cedar Key Food Pantry Unveils New Refrigerated Food Truck with Community Showcase

May 12, 2026

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3 min read

Cedar Key Food Pantry Unveils New Refrigerated Food Truck with Community Showcase

Come out and show your support of the Cedar Key Food Pantry

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Local Business

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For Shore — Cedar Key's Coastal Boutique for Home, Fashion & Gifts

May 10, 2026

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3 min read

For Shore — Cedar Key's Coastal Boutique for Home, Fashion & Gifts

A Little Bit of Everything, All of It Beautiful.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Free

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Cedar Key Birding Guide: Best Spots, Top Species & When to Go

May 7, 2026

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Cedar Key Birding Guide: Best Spots, Top Species & When to Go

Cedar Key, Florida is a birding paradise with 200+ species.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Local Business

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More Than Just a Charter: Exploring the Nature Coast with Jerald’s Coastal Tours

May 6, 2026

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More Than Just a Charter: Exploring the Nature Coast with Jerald’s Coastal Tours

Meet Jerald Jr., the founder of Jerald’s Coastal Tours and Fishing Charters in Cedar Key.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

History

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History of Cedar Key, Florida: From Pencil Capital to Clam Capital

May 2, 2026

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History of Cedar Key, Florida: From Pencil Capital to Clam Capital

Stop in to the Cedar Key Historical Society on 2nd St. to learn everything you need to know

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

History

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Commissioners Sworn in and Mayor and Vice Mayor Selected, April 21, 2026

Apr 30, 2026

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Commissioners Sworn in and Mayor and Vice Mayor Selected, April 21, 2026

Nancy Sera was re-elected to seat 2 and Dell Weible was elected for seat 4. The commission then voted Jim Wortham as Mayor and Mel Beckham as Vice Mayor.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Culture

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Cedar Key Cookin', by Verona Watson is Available at  Cedar Keyhole on 2nd Street

Apr 28, 2026

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1 min read

Cedar Key Cookin', by Verona Watson is Available at Cedar Keyhole on 2nd Street

This well sought after piece of Cedar Key history is now back in stock and available at the Cedar Keyhole on 2nd Street.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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May 2026 Events in Cedar Key

Apr 24, 2026

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May 2026 Events in Cedar Key

Tiki Fest, Small Boat Meet, CKS Graduation, and more!

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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41st Annual Cedar Key Small Boat Meet

Apr 23, 2026

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41st Annual Cedar Key Small Boat Meet

The Cedar Key Small Boat Meet is the premiere event on the West Coast of Florida celebrating small craft.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Culture

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1884, 1890, 1904, and 1920's Sanborn Maps of Cedar Key

Apr 23, 2026

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1884, 1890, 1904, and 1920's Sanborn Maps of Cedar Key

These maps tell the story of Cedar Key in the late 19th to early 20th Century.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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The Old Florida Celebration of the Arts 2026

Apr 12, 2026

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The Old Florida Celebration of the Arts 2026

This years Art Festival did not disappoint. Glass art, beautiful paintings, sculptures and more!

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Culture

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Cedar Key Spotlight: CK Marina

Apr 7, 2026

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5 min read

Cedar Key Spotlight: CK Marina

Get to know your local marina and all it has to offer locals and visitors!

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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A Night of Laughs for a Good Cause: Mostly Naked and Afraid Premieres in Cedar Key

Apr 2, 2026

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2 min read

A Night of Laughs for a Good Cause: Mostly Naked and Afraid Premieres in Cedar Key

Locals and visitors turned out to support Michael Presley Bobbitt's spoof survival film.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer
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