Alfred William “Billy” ClarkObituaryFri, Jan 27th 2012 Obituaries Alfred William "Billy" Clark, 60 of Otter Creek, passed away January 24, 2012 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Tarpon Springs, FL to Alfred and Ruby Clark on April 22, 1951. Billy was owner/operator of Billy`s Lawn Care Service for 35-40 years. He enjoyed participating in the Make A Wish Foundation. Being an outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Read More...
Cedar Key Marina Sign Island Clean up and LandscapingANNOUNCEMENTFri, Jan 27th 2012 Announcements On Tuesday, January 24th five Cedar Key Garden Club members worked together to clean up and landscape the Marina Sign Island at 1st & A Streets. We added 11 new plants: Firebush, Plum Loropetalum, and Asiatic Jasmine. We muched the island with pine bark provided by the city. Please stop by and take a look. Read More...
Cedar Key Arts Center - ExhibitANNOUNCEMENTFri, Jan 27th 2012 Arts and Entertainment Susan Dauphinee and Connie Nelson will exhibit their work in the Cedar Key Arts Center on Saturday, February 4, 2012. There will be an opening from 5-7 pm Saturday, and the exhibit will be shown throughout the month of February. Susan will be in the Main Gallery and Connie will be in the Member`s Gallery. Read More...
CKWC - FUND RAISERANNOUNCEMENTThu, Jan 26th 2012 Announcements THE CEDAR KEY WOMEN`S CLUB is fundraising for the Gainesville FISHER HOUSE. Fisher House is a home away from home that will be built near the VA Hospital in Gainesville. Many other states have a Fisher House, but this facility will be a place to stay for our veterans and military families receiving care at the Gainesville VA. It will be 16,000 square feet large complete with bedrooms and living areas and kitchens on the neighboring property to the VA. It will be available to those receiving medical care in the nearby VA facility. Read More...
Another Way Visits the Cedar Key Lions ClubRory BrennanThu, Jan 26th 2012 Announcements Miss Shari Gillum, Levy County Outreach Advocate for Another Way, a domestic violence and rape crisis center, gave an informative and well-received presentation to the Cedar Key Lions Club members at their meeting on January 24. Read More...
Friends of Cedar Key State Parks are accepting donations for the Annual St. Clair Whitman house Yard SaleANNOUNCEMENTThu, Jan 26th 2012 Announcements >>>>>
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DEP LAUNCHING 18TH SITE FOR LIFE PROGRAM AT CEDAR KEY STATE RESERVEANNOUNCEMENTThu, Jan 26th 2012 Announcements CEDAR KEY- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection`s (DEP) Office of Environmental Education (OEE) is launching the state`s 18th Learning in Florida`s Environment (LIFE) Program site in Levy County on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.
The launch event will take place at Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve. The Cedar Key school conducted its first field experience at Atsena Otie Key in October, which officially began the project.
From 8:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. up to 50 students will participate in their second field experience with labs focusing on ecosystem ingredients, soil horizons and land cover classification. After completing the field lab, students will be able to identify distinguishing characteristics of land cover types.
Project partners in attendance, including Levy County Schools Superintendent Robert Hastings and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) representative Tiffany Black, will sign a partnership agreement and observe the students in action throughout the day.
Future field experiences for this LIFE program site include a field experience conducted by FWC`s Division of Marine Fisheries.
Participants are encouraged to wear long pants, close-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for the field experience.
Event Includes:
Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
Jan. 26, 2012, 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
8312 SW 125th Court
Cedar Key, FL 32625
(352) 543-5567
About the Office of Environmental Education
The Office of Environmental Education is the lead office for programs seeking to build environmental literacy in Florida with special emphasis on students and teachers. The OEE program includes three main initiatives: 1) the Learning in Florida`s Environment program, 2) the Florida Green School Network, and 3) Outreach in support of the Department`s core mission. These program areas provide real-world opportunities for learners and educators that combine Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields that promote career paths for employment in the increasingly complex field of environmental protection. Read More...
STRAY & FERAL CAT SPAY-NEUTER WORKSHOP PLANNED IN OTTER CREEKANNOUNCEMENTWed, Jan 25th 2012 Announcements The Sheltering Hands Community Cat
Program has been awarded a $25,000 grant by
PetSmart Charities to tackle the stray and feral
cat colonies located in Levy and Marion Counties. Read More...
The Shark ReportsShark CorrespondentsWed, Jan 25th 2012 School News Get ready, and get excited; it`s Homecoming!
Taryn Epperson and Montana Beckham: Shark Correspondents Homecoming week is always a smash hit for the Sharks. Every day is something different to get the players ready and excited for Friday`s game. Shark Pride was the theme for this week. Read More...
Levy County Arrest Report 1/23/2012Levy Co. Sheriff`s OfficeTue, Jan 24th 2012 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. Read More...
Irene BallObituaryTue, Jan 24th 2012 Obituaries Irene Ball, 84 of Bronson passed away Jan 24, 2012 at Haven Hospice of the Tri Counties in Chiefland. Born to Edward and Lula Smith in Williamsburg, KY, she has been in this area since 1963. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed reading and traveling. Mrs. Ball was a teacher for 7 years but took pride in being a homemaker, caring for her family. Read More...
Raymond L. AndersonObituaryTue, Jan 24th 2012 Obituaries Raymond L. Anderson, 69, of Fanning Springs, passed away at his home on January 22, 2012. He was born in Soperton, GA and moved to this area 25 years ago from Blountstown. Raymond was a welder and enjoyed hunting, fishing and scuba diving. Read More...
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?ANNOUNCEMENTMon, Jan 23rd 2012 Announcements Do you have questions about your options for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Disability, Supplemental Insurance, Read More...
Butterfly PresentationANNOUNCEMENTMon, Jan 23rd 2012 Announcements Saturday February 11, @10:30 AM at Cedar Key Library
Sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Suwannee Read More...
Ongoing FREE Yoga and Pilates UPSTAIRS at the LibraryANNOUNCEMENTSun, Jan 22nd 2012 Announcements Gentle Yoga - Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:15 pm, beginners welcome.
Intermediate Yoga - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00-9:30 am - instructed by audio CD, some yoga experience necessary.
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CEDAR KEY STAR PARTYANNOUNCEMENTSun, Jan 22nd 2012 Announcements >>>>> >>>>> Read More...
2012 Children’s Summer Art Program Benefit DinnerANNOUNCEMENTSat, Jan 21st 2012 Arts and Entertainment >>>>> >>>>> Read More...
CEDAR KEY LIBRARY UP COMING EVENTSANNOUNCEMENTSat, Jan 21st 2012 Announcements FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
VALENTINE`S DAY FLOWER SALE
FEBRUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 14
10:00 - 2:00 NEAR THE POST OFFICE Read More...
FLORIDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING FOR LEVY COUNTY FARMERS & RANCHERSANNOUNCEMENTFri, Jan 20th 2012 Announcements (Gainesville, FL) - January 18, 2012- USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that Tim Manning, State Executive Director for Florida FSA and members of his management team have scheduled a public meeting in Levy County February 3, 2012 at 10:00am at the Levy County Agriculture Center in the conference room located at 625 North Hathaway Ave. in Bronson, FL. Read More...
WEEKEND MUSIC SCENEANNOUNCEMENTFri, Jan 20th 2012 Arts and Entertainment FRIDAY Big Deck Raw Bar - 8PM Michael J, Originals, Pop
Coconuts - 8:30 PM DJ Rich
Island Hotel - 7-9 PM Mike Allen and Maybe Friends
Seabreeze - 8:30 PM Karaoke w Mamma Joanie Read More...
Pet of The Week - DUALEEPet of the WeekFri, Jan 20th 2012 Pet of the Week Dualee defends Wayne and Nysie Watson`s house in Sumner as a regular job. His favorite activity is a boat trip to the Cedar Keyes. >>>>> Read More...
Lions Annual Valentines DanceANNOUNCEMENTFri, Jan 20th 2012 Announcements >>>>> >>>>> Read More...
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