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

May 2, 2026

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4 min read

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 Events in Cedar Key

Apr 24, 2026

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2 min read

May 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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2 min read

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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6 min read

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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3 min read

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

Events

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What's Happening in April in Cedar Key?

Mar 30, 2026

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3 min read

What's Happening in April in Cedar Key?

Sunrise Service, Election, Arts, music, and Island Life: Your April Events List is Here.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Culture

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Join the Cedar Key Book Club!

Mar 28, 2026

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2 min read

Join the Cedar Key Book Club!

We meet twice a month to discuss fiction and non-fiction books that involve Cedar Key.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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April 7, 2026 - Election Day for Two of the City of Cedar Key Commission Seats.

Mar 25, 2026

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2 min read

April 7, 2026 - Election Day for Two of the City of Cedar Key Commission Seats.

Cedar Key residents, don’t forget! The City of Cedar Key Election will be held on: Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Free

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Geocaching in Cedar Key. Fun for all.

Mar 23, 2026

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5 min read

Geocaching in Cedar Key. Fun for all.

A free treasure hunt around the islands of Cedar Key.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Local Business

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Tails of Cedar Key, a new pet store on 2nd St.

Mar 20, 2026

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3 min read

Tails of Cedar Key, a new pet store on 2nd St.

Stop in to Tails of Cedar Key for anything your pet needs!

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Food & Drink

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Feeding Florida and Cedar Key Clams

Mar 17, 2026

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2 min read

Feeding Florida and Cedar Key Clams

Feeding Florida is able to put high-quality, protein-rich meals on the tables of families facing food insecurity, while keeping the local maritime economy afloat.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Non-Profit

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Have you seen the signs with an Oystercatcher around Cedar Key?

Mar 8, 2026

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2 min read

Have you seen the signs with an Oystercatcher around Cedar Key?

These signs represent Florida Nature Coast Conservancy, a designated land trust, located in Cedar Key, Florida.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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Celebrating Cedar Key Fire Rescue's New Quint Fire Truck.

Mar 1, 2026

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2 min read

Celebrating Cedar Key Fire Rescue's New Quint Fire Truck.

The town celebrated the new truck as well as the recognition of the "Mostly" Volunteer Fire Department crew.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Culture

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I Love Cedar Key’s “Cedar Key Book Club” Holds First Meeting at Sip & Sea

Feb 20, 2026

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2 min read

I Love Cedar Key’s “Cedar Key Book Club” Holds First Meeting at Sip & Sea

The book club is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Cedar Key.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Free

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Play Disc Golf at Cemetery Point Park.

Feb 20, 2026

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2 min read

Play Disc Golf at Cemetery Point Park.

Bring your own discs or borrow a set from the Visitor's Center on 2nd St. in Cedar Key.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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Chocolate Tour of Cedar Key a Great Success!

Feb 18, 2026

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3 min read

Chocolate Tour of Cedar Key a Great Success!

The first "Chocolate Tour of Cedar Key" was held on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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Check Out the Cedar Key Public Library

Feb 18, 2026

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3 min read

Check Out the Cedar Key Public Library

Located on 2nd St., the Cedar Key Public Library has something for locals and visitors.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

History

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The City at the End of the Road.

Feb 17, 2026

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2 min read

The City at the End of the Road.

This video was made after Hurricane Hermine in 2016 and shows the resiliency of the community.

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

Events

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C-Key Tiki Fest 2026

Feb 16, 2026

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1 min read

C-Key Tiki Fest 2026

Get your tickets now for this fun festival!

Lisa Custer
Lisa Custer

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