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  • Island readies for coastal cleanup

    As summer comes to an end, residents of Cedar Key, along with volunteers around the world, are preparing for the world's largest annual cleanup of beaches and waterways – the International Coastal CleanupTM (ICC), coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy.

    This Saturday, Sept. 19 an estimated one million volunteers will comb beaches, lake shores, river banks, and even underwater sites in at least 74 countries and 54 U.S. states and territories.

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  • Gal not dangerous in divided 3-2 decision

    City of Cedar Key commissioners voted Tuesday night that George Sresovich’s dog Gal is not dangerous after all, reversing a previous decision.

    Revisiting the case was prompted by the city attorney, who while finalizing the paperwork, concluded that the City may not have had sufficient documentation to designate Gal as a dangerous dog and that the May 19 hearing may not have complied with Florida law.

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  • Citizens group explores youth center options

    “We took the challenge – there is a need for a youth program,” said Bill Delaino, leader of a citizens group that has been exploring options and possible locations for a community youth center. He presented an update of the group’s findings to the City of Cedar Key Commission last Tuesday night.

    “We’ve been looking wherever possible to incorporate programs for adults and seniors as well,” he said.

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  • Pat O'Neal earns top certification

    My take on Community Development

    By Pat O’Neal, PCED

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  • Chamber survey card results in for 1st quarter

    The Chamber of Commerce collected 95 survey cards from its radio ad program during the first quarter ending July 27. The cards, part of the agreement with the Community Redevelopment Agency that funded the project, ask visitors how they found Cedar Key.

    Of the 95 returned, 45 stated “friend or family,” and 49 reported “other.” One stated “Radio Ad.”

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  • CK Chamber auction raises over $5000

    Approximately 100 people turned out for the Chamber of Commerce annual auction held Sunday at the historic Island Hotel on 2nd Street.

    A total of 65 bidding cards were assigned, according to Chamber Office Manager Judy Johnson.

    The auction raised over $5,000, which is more than last year, Johnson said. The auction is the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds benefit Chamber business.

    Matt Warren was the auctioneer, filling in for previously scheduled Chad “Cracker” Johnson, who was unable to make it.

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  • Best in the state

    Staff report

    Levy County readers enjoy some of the best newspapers in the state of Florida. Staffers and contributors to the Cedar Key Beacon, Chiefland Citizen, and Williston Pioneer received five individual awards from this year's Better Weekly Newspapers contest, sponsored by Florida Press Association.

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  • 'Super green' project conserves water, saves money

    The Community Redevelopment Agency’s Reclaimed Water Project, which will use treated water to irrigate the City Park and Marina landscape beds, will be completed this week.

    “The project is minor in size, scope and cost,” said CRA Director Greg Lang. “But it says so much about the values of our community and the direction of our Board.”

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  • Movies in the Park continues successful showings

    More than 100 people brought blankets and chairs to enjoy the outdoors and watch Eragon, this month’s featured Movie in the Park Saturday night at City Park.

    The free event brought many visitors looking for family fun to the islands. Judging by the applause of the crowd prior to show time, a little less than half of the attendants came from out of town.

    Movies in the Park is a community effort to provide monthly year round family friendly entertainment. Bug spray is also provided to make the experience more comfortable for all.

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  • CK officer assaulted

    Cedar Key resident Randy Baggett was arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting a police officer and two paramedics, disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest with violence.

    Approximately 3 p.m. Friday, Cedar Key Police Officer Dave Reinstra responded to a disturbance at the Big Deck Raw Bar located on Dock Street, according Police Chief Virgil Sandlin.

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