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Serendipity is the faculty of making happy and unexpected discoveries by accident.

Serendipity took shape eight years ago in the form of a handsome brown dog who gratefully accepted a ride to Cedar Key after sitting forlornly from morning to evening beside SR24.

Enquiries as to his background failed and a name was now needed for the orphan. "Bronson" seemed appropriate for this somewhat rugged individual - selected because of where he came from, not because of any connection with Charles Bronson in one of his Tough Guy roles!

Not that he really needed any gentling, for serendipity quickly became serenity as his tranquil and dignified qualities became clear. And this was no doubt because of the happy mix of his illustrious Chow and Sheba Inu forebears.

Bronson suffered from ill health in recent years but was still keen to walk around the Big Dock and schmooze with the tourists, or to take the boardwalk around the cemetery, preferably fortified with some sausage or bacon smuggled out from Annie`s. But he was still, above all, able to open up the lives of all who met him.

Bronson passed away a few days ago. He was predeceased by "Bridge", the Shepherd mix who had previously held his position on Rye Key. He is survived and very sorely missed by his human companions, Linda and Colin Dale, and by his friend Hannah the Retriever.

Cedar Key School Announces New Principal

By Rita Baker

Fri, Jul 19th 2013 School News

Darby Allen has accepted the position of Principal at Cedar Key School commencing this year (2013-2014).

Mrs. Allen resides in Chiefland, Florida and is the mother of two teenagers. In her spare time she enjoys reading, camping, swimming, kayaking, walking and spending time with her children.

Meet the Pirates: Rascal Robert~Pirate Magyke

Submitted by CKPP Correspondent

Fri, Jul 19th 2013 Columns

The Cedar Key Pirates in Paradise "Meet the Pirates" column is a continuing series of articles to introduce Cedar Key to the pirates and pirate groups who are attending the Cedar Key Pirate Invasion September 13-15, 2013.

Capital City Community Banker & Market Leader Inez Worthington Announces Retirement

By Rita Baker

Thu, Jul 18th 2013 News

Inez Worthington announced her retirement slated for August 2, 2013 following thirty-nine years of banking service. Mrs. Worthington began her career as a teller with First Federal Savings and Loan in Bronson and was employed there for eight years. In 1982, she accepted a position as Head Teller for Capital City Bank in Cedar Key where she has remained for thirty-one years advancing to her present position as Community Banker & Market Leader. She has been actively involved in community service during her employment with Capital City Bank having served in the past with the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce as Director, Vice President, President, and Treasurer. In 1997, Mrs. Worthington received the prestigious Julian V. Smith Community Service Award from Capital City Bank of which she is very proud. In 2010, she received the Spirit Award and in 2011 the Sales & Service Leadership Award. Mrs. Worthington has witnessed and experienced numerous innovations during her tenure including adding interest on calculators to the advent of computer calculation, automatic money counters, online banking and direct deposit/withdrawal to name a few.

City Commission Appoints Tina Ryan To Replace Commissioner Pat O’Neal

ANNOUNCEMENT

Wed, Jul 17th 2013 City News

July 17, 2013 - The City Commission`s major piece of business at last night`s monthly meeting was to replace Commissioner Pat O`Neal, who has resigned his commission seat in order to accept employment out of state.

Levy County Arrest Report 7/15/2013

Levy County Sheriff`s Office

Tue, Jul 16th 2013 Law Enforcement News

DISCLAIMER:
the information provided below comes from the Levy County Sheriff`s Office Jail Media Report and the photographs and commentary regarding the allegations against the persons identified herein are copied from that report verbatim, without any editorial comment or revision by this newspaper.

FWC Asks Public to Report Mink Sightings

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Tue, Jul 16th 2013 Conservation

Mink are rare in Florida, and wildlife biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are hoping to learn more about this small mammal. But they need the public`s help to find out where it occurs. People can report evidence such as mink sightings, photos and road-killed specimens online.