Name: Biz Paeth Age: 55 Occupation: Teacher/Coach How Long Have You Lived in Cedar Key? 8 years Why Did You Decide to Move to Cedar Key?
I decided to move to Cedar Key because I`m a big Jimmy Buffett fan and I`ve always loved Florida. After my kids were grown, I decided to move from Ohio to Florida. I just stumbled into Cedar Key. I`ve always loved the song, "Incommunicado," by Jimmy Buffett. It starts out "Travis McGee is still in Cedar Key. That`s what John McDonald said." I`m also a big John McDonald fan. He sets some Travis McGee stories in Cedar Key. I always wondered if Cedar Key existed. I found it on the map, visited, and stayed. What Do You Like Most About Living in Cedar Key?
I love the small friendly atmosphere. Cedar Key is Florida the way it should be. I look at Cedar Key as Key West before tourists. Hopefully Cedar Key will never become another Key West. I also love working at Cedar Key School. Cedar Key School will be my last job. I never would be able to work in another public school. I taught for 25 years in private Catholic schools. Cedar Key School is the closest I can find to that. Cedar Key School is neat, unique, and full of wonderful students. I love it! How Has Cedar Key Changed Over the Years?
Condos and people. Hopefully, the boom is over. What Do You See as Cedar Key`s Biggest Problem?
Probably handling our growth because the rest of the country is discovering us. If we don`t manage our growth correctly, Cedar Key won`t be the Cedar Key I love. I never want to see a stoplight. If You Were Forced to Move From Cedar Key, Where Would You Move?
The Virgin Islands or someplace in the Caribbean. I`m a dreamer. I love the water and the warmth. But, I`m going to have to be carried off Cedar Key. I`m here for good. I live in the oldest house on the island. Hopefully, I`ll someday be Cedar Key`s oldest resident. | 