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Features: Historic Political Profiles
January 16th, 2004

Features: School Sports Highlights
January 16th, 2004

Features: Levy County History
January 15th, 2004

Features: Chief Swogger Questioned by Cedar Key News
January 15th, 2004

Features: School Sports Highlights
January 12th, 2004

Features: Levy County History
January 8th, 2004

Features: Homogenization in Religion
January 8th, 2004

Features: Politically Incorrect in 2004
December 31st, 2003

Features: Levy County History
December 25th, 2003

Features: Levy County History
December 18th, 2003

Features: Handwriting Is On The Wall
December 18th, 2003

Features: Why Love Came - Part Two
December 17th, 2003

Features: Do We Want Freedom From Religion?
December 12th, 2003

Features: Levy County History
December 11th, 2003

Features: Levy County History
December 4th, 2003

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Interview with Grady McLeod

Interview with Grady McLeod

Sarah Campbell

Name: Grady McLeod

Age: Older than dirt

Occupation: Retired

CKN: How Long Have You Lived in Cedar Key?

GM: I was born here. I left here physically to earn a living. However, I never left Cedar Key in my state of mind.

CKN: What Do You Like Most About Living in Cedar Key?

GM: I love living in the same town I was born in. I like having many friends, both old and new. The pace of life is so nice. Most people are friendly and courteous. It`s just nice!

CKN: How Has Cedar Key Changed Over the Years?

GM: I think it has changed from a small fishing village to a very desirable water property .It has also changed from local families, generation after generation to retirees and clammers.

CKN: What Do You See as Cedar Key`s Biggest Problem ?

GM: I believe Cedar Key has many challenges. Land management, development; parking, traffic flow, and preservation of historical sites are among them. I think the island has two specific problems. First of all, traffic flow around the school needs to be managed better than it is now. Secondly, the marina and the parking area around it needs to be managed so that the city and the dock businesses could both benefit.

CKN: If You Were Forced to Move From Cedar Key, Where Would You Move?

GM: To a nursing home.

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