AMENDMENT THREE, NOVEMBER BALLOT
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AMENDMENT THREE, NOVEMBER BALLOT...
what it could mean for Levy, Cedar Key, 32625
The Florida Policy Institute has published a county-by -county alnalysis of how Amendment Three will affect each. The link below will connect you.
Cedar Key News urges you to click below.
https://amendment3.floridapolicyinstitute.org/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
what it could mean for Levy, Cedar Key, 32625
The Florida Policy Institute has published a county-by -county alnalysis of how Amendment Three will affect each. The link below will connect you.
Cedar Key News urges you to click below.
https://amendment3.floridapolicyinstitute.org/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL PARADE 2026
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SEAFOOD FESTIVAL PARADE 2026JOIN THE PARADE
Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival Parade
Saturday Oct.17, 2026 @ 11 A.M.
REGISTER HERE FOR PARADE
CLICK HERE FORTO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
For navigating ea, we suggest you use QRCodeMonkey.
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GRAHAM IN CEDAR KEY
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CANDIDATE FOR FLORIDA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR HEARS CEDAR KEYANS’ CONCERNS
After what must have been an exhausting day, Gwen Graham, Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly’s running mate, joined local Cedar Keyans at the Library on October 5, 2026. Dedicated to hearing concerns from all Floridians, Graham managed to come to Cedar Key among her Williston, the Children’s Table, Inglis, and Chiefland visits. Open, affable, and strong, she listened with care and spoke with authority.
Born in Miami Lakes, Florida, Gwen Graham declared her dedication o and love of Florida. Daughter of former Governor Bob Graham, attributes much of her knowledge of Florida public policy and politics to years of experience as an attorney, her service as the United State representative for Florida for Florida’s Second Congressional District Graham, and her service as assistant secretary of education for legislation and congressional affairs under President Joe Biden.
FOOD PANTRY DRIVE
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CEDAR KEY FOOD PANTRY: OCTOBER PERSONAL CARE DRIVE
While food feeds the body, everyday hygiene items bring dignity, health,, and comfort. Throughout the entire month of October, the Cedar Key Food Pantry is collecting personal care items to distribute to our neighbors in need.
Items Most Needed
:• Soap & Body Wash
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Feminine Hygiene Products
CEDAR KEY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS 2026 OCTOBER 5
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WEEK OF 2026 OCTOBER 5
Read-A-Thon continues this week! (Remember - minutes both in and out of school count!) Visit HERE to donate today!
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, 9/28:
Read-A-Thon. Day 7 of 15.
Tuesday, 9/29:
Read-A-Thon. Day 8 of 15.
Volleyball Games at Chiefland. MS at 4:30 p.m. JV at 5:30 p.m. Varsity at 6:30 p.m. (Bus leaves at 3:15 p.m.)
GARBAGE BILLING
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GARBAGE BILLING UPDATE: BUSINESS AND NEW-CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTS
Who this applies to: This update is only for business garbage accounts and new residential builds that are not yet on the property tax roll.
Residential customers: Your garbage service is billed on your property tax bill, so no action is needed.
New residential construction builds are billed directly by the City until the property is placed on the tax roll.
NEW ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION
The City now offers a convenient online payment option. It's completely optional, and you can still pay at City Hall or by mail as you always have.
LCSO: ARREST REPORT 2026 OCTOBER 5
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LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ARREST REPORT FOR WEEK OF 2026 OCTOBER 5
CLICK HERE FOR REPORT
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CEDAR KEY LAUNCH PASSES 2026
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CEDAR KEY LAUNCH PASSES 2026-202729 September 2026
The 2026–2027 Annual Marina Launch Passes are now available at City Hall. Please bring your CURRENT boat trailer registration and payment to complete the Launch Pass request form.
CLICK HERE FOR LAUNCH PASS FLIER.
CLICK HERE FOR LAUNCH PAS FORM.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN, BEDS AVAILABLE
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CEDAR KEY COMMUNITY GARDEN…SEVERAL BEDS AVAILABLE
The Cedar Key Garden, on Second Street, has several beds available.
• If you are an experienced gardener, wonderful.
• If you have no experience, we have a personalized tutor for you. Tom Deverin will be delighted to teach you what you need to know and help you do it.
• Prior gardeners who have worked with Tom have become masters in one season…He’s that good.
• The garden company couldn’t be more genial.
• The cost to rent a bed for a year is ^$60 and includes soil, mulch, water, transplants, and more.
For more information, call Mandy Offerle at 352 477 0214.
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CKAC, UF/IFAS CLAM SCULPTURES 2026
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CEDAR KEY ARTS CENTER, UF/IFAS SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE EXTENSION PROGRAM UNVEIL CLAM SCULPTURES 2026
OCTOBBER 3 AT 4 PM
CEDAR EY ARTS CENTER
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OCTOBBER 3 AT 4 PM
CEDAR EY ARTS CENTER
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Seniors vs. Crime to Present Fraud Prevention Program in Cedar Key
The Lions Club and Cedar Key Police Chief Jenkins will host a free public presentation on scam prevention on Wednesday, October 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, 4054 D St., Cedar Key.
The program, educating how you and your loved ones can avoid getting scammed, is led by Judy Harden, Senior Director of Region IV Seniors vs. Crime.
Seniors vs. Crime operates as an ongoing special project of the Florida Attorney General’s Office. The presentation will cover common types of fraud, methods for identifying and avoiding scams, and procedures for reporting suspected fraud to authorities. The event is open to the public at no cost.
LEVY ELECTIONS: 2026 BALLOTS IN MAIL
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2026 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS MAILED TO LEVY COUNTY VOTERS
Bronson, FL – Levy County Supervisor Of Elections Tammy Jones today mailed 4,154 Vote-by-Mail ballots for the November 3, 2026, General Election. Vote-by-Mail ballots are available only to registered voters who have submitted a request.
“Voters who wish to vote by mail should submit their request as soon as possible,” said Supervisor of
Elections Tammy Jones. “Florida voters have until October 22, 2026, to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot.
Requests can be made online at www.votelevy.gov or by calling our office at 352-486-5163.”
CKWC CALENDAR 2027
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2026 sEPTEMBER 27
Cedar Key Woman’s Club is happy to announce that the 2027 CALENDAR is available in stores in town and in time for those unique holiday gifts!
National holidays, local events, full moons, etc. are listed in the calendar on the appropriate date for ease in making plans to visit Cedar Key!
Calendars are on sale for $15 each at Dilly Dally Galley, Island Hotel, Welcome Center, Second Street Mercantile, and 1842 Coffee Shop.
CEDAR KEY CITY COMMISSION SET MILAGE RATE TENTAVIE BUDGET HEARING
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CEDAR KEY CITY COMMISSION SET MILAGE RATE
IN TENTATIVE BUDGET HEARING
2026 September 15
The City of Cedar Key Commission met at City Hall on Tuesday, at 5:01 pm, on September 15, 2026. All commissioners were in attendance: Mayor Jim Wortham, Vice Mayor Mel Beckham, Nancy Sera, Dell Weible, and Heath Davis. An audience of approximately thirty-five attended.
City Attorney Norm Fugate introduced four resolutions that were unanimously approved by the commissioners.
MILAGE RATE
Resolution 504 established the milage rate for fiscal year 2027, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027.
The resolution’s language reads as follows:
• “The rolled-back milage rate for Fiscal Year 2027 is 5.0741.
• The Fiscal Year 2027 proposed milage rate is 6.02% lower than the rolled-back rate.
• The milage rate to be levied for Fiscal Year 2027 shall be 4.7684 mils per $1,000 of taxable value.”
BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2-27
Resolution 505 approved the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2027, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. The budget may be found on the city’s website or in earlier Cedar Key News publications.
Worth noting is Commissioner Beckham’s concern that raises are included in the budget for all employees except department heads. Commissioner Davis responded that the matter could be amended through unspent funds from last year. Davis also called for applause for a new “budget team” consisting of City Clerk Brooke Smith, a James Moore, CPA employee “Vince,” Robert Robinson, and Nancy Sera.
CEDAR KEY CITY COMMISSION MET 15 SEPTEMBER
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CEDAR KEY CITY COMMISSION MET The City of Cedar Key Commission met at City Hall on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, immediately after the Tentative Budget Hearing. All commissioners were in attendance: Mayor Jim Wortham, Vice Mayor Mel Beckham, Nancy Sera, Dell Weible, and Heath Davis.
TRAILER SALES AT BEACH
Local business proprietor Daniel Smith requested, for the second time, approval of a sales trailer’s presence, kayak placement, and redesign and placement of the concrete pad at the walkway end at the north end of the Marina, adjacent to the beach. Concerns from the public included:
• inappropriate competition from fellow businesses already offering visitors sunscreen, water, etc.’
• the trailer obliterating the view of the water and the beach;
• the use of public land for private profit.
W3C MET - 15 SEPT 2026
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W3C MOVES FORWARD, RELENTLESSLY
The Waccasassa Water and Wastewater Cooperative met in Otter Creek on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 1 pm. Both board members were in attendance: Town of Otter Creek Mayor Zim Padgett and Cedar Key Water and Sewer District Commissioner Sue Colson.
ATTORNEY ITEMS
Attorney Norm Fugate introduced Resolution Number 2026-003 which authorizes the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan application to fund the Facilities Plan for Drinking Water. Board members unanimously approved the resolution.
Board members also unanimously approved Attorney Fugate’s Resolution Number 2026-004 which adopts the Levy County Local Mitigation Strategies Plan. This resolution is required to be eligible to receive grant funding.
FREE MEDICARE ASSISTANCE, HUFFMAN
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QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE?
NEED MEDICARE ADVICE?
JOIN JANAE HUFFMAN FOR A MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSION.
THERE IS NO COST.
Two group Medicare information sessions are available to you
upstairs at the Cedar Key Library on:
Saturday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. and
Thursday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m.
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7.
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7.Host Janae Huffman is a Cedar Key resident with over twenty years’ experience n the field. For a closer look at Janae Huffman’s background, click here.
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CEDAR KEY POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING 2026 SEPTEMBER
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CEDAR KEY POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING 2026 SEPTEMBER
Ceedar Key Police Department is hiring a Lieutenanct and part-time police officers.
Click for Lieutenant inforation.
Cllick here for part-time officer information.
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Ceedar Key Police Department is hiring a Lieutenanct and part-time police officers.
Click for Lieutenant inforation.
Cllick here for part-time officer information.
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