Today's News

Of all the recorded hurricanes to hit the United States since 1851, 36-percent of them have made landfall in Florida. However, the state did have 18 hurricane seasons pass without a known storm impacting the state.
Although hurricane season officially opens on June 1 of each year, the month of highest activity has historically been September, followed by October and then August. Weather officials began using female names to identify hurricanes in 1953 and followed with males names in 1979. The Saffir-Simpson scale for measuring hurricane strength was created in 1975.

Corrine Ryan has been carving, shaping, chiseling and punching leather for over 20 years. Her works range from three dimensional portraits to earrings and pet leashes. Her commissioned pieces include personal portraits as well as horse and pet scenes. Many of her cherished works are held in collectors’ galleries that have been added to over the years.
Corrine will have her latest creations on display at the Cedar Keyhole throughout the month of June.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How does Medicare work? What Part D Plan saves me the most money? Where do I find supplemental insurance rates? How does my employer’s insurance work with Medicare? Are there any programs to help pay for my Part B premium? Any programs to help pay my drug costs?
Come see SHINE,  a volunteer program with the FL Dept. of Elder Affairs, for your answers.Call, 1-800-262-2243 for assistance.Or, come in to either of the following scheduled visits

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin a project on State Road 24 to repair and protect the Number 4 Bridge (Havens Creek), two miles north of Cedar Key this week.
The project calls for cleaning and inspecting all 18 bridge supports and repairing any areas where the concrete is damaged. Cathodic protection will also be added to the concrete foundations.