Fred E. AlfordObituaryThu, Jul 29th 2010 Obituaries Fred E. Alford passed away July 28, 2010 after an accident. He was 33 years old. He was born in Gainesville, Florida and lived his entire life in this area. Read More...
A New Standard of ArroganceEditorialThu, Jul 29th 2010 Editorial
On July 23 Chief Financial Officer of General Motors Chris Liddell announced plans for GM to buy for $3.5 billion a company called AmeriCredit. AmeriCredit is a sub-prime financial firm that lends money to vehicle buyers that have poor credit. Those buyers will then buy GM cars and trucks. GM is prepared to pay the shareholders of AmeriCredit a premium to capture a firm that will compete with GM`s other lender, formerly known as GMAC, now known as Ally. Ally owes the US people $16 billion for the bailout provided to keep GMAC from going under. GM owes the US people $47 billion for the bailout to keep GM from going under. Read More...
Toastmasters Club Receives CharterBy Jean RiggWed, Jul 28th 2010 News Levy County aquired its first Toastmasters club recently, when the Cedar Key organization received its official charter July 18. Cedar Key Toastmasters attendance soared to 30, augmented in part by Toastmasters International`s District 84 (northern and central Florida) leadership, visiting from out of town, but also by a large contingent of Cedar Key Lions and other local supporters of the young club. Read More...
Revised Agenda for CRA Meeting August 3City DocumentsWed, Jul 28th 2010 City Documents Cedar Key
Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday August 3, 2010 REGULAR CRA MEETING Following the City Commission Meeting Read More...
Special Meeting NoticeCity DocumentsWed, Jul 28th 2010 City Documents A Special Meeting of the City of Cedar Key Commission has been called by Mayor O`Neal for Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 6 pm to set a TENTATIVE MILLAGE rate for fiscal year 2010-2011. All citizens are urged to attend. Read More...
A Celebration of Kathleen Louise Wright TuckObituaryTue, Jul 27th 2010 Obituaries A Celebration of Kathleen Louise Wright Tuck February 23,1953 - July 21, 2010 Our community has lost a great friend. A celebration of Kathleen Tuck`s life will be held on Friday, July 30 from 6 to 9 PM at the Community Center (formerly Cedar Key Lions Club), 809 6th Street, Cedar Key. Bring your memories and share with family and friends. For more information, contact Nancy Stephens at 352-543-0707. Read More...
Do You Have Questions About Curbside Recycling?ANNOUNCEMENTMon, Jul 26th 2010 Announcements A Curbside Recycling Informational Meeting will take place this week at the Cedar Key Public Library meeting room. Cedar Key Energy Advisory Panel members will be present to address questions and pass on suggestions to help implement the new curbside recycling program, which will go into effect Monday, August 2. Read More...
Talking Trash AND RecyclingEnergy Advisory PanelMon, Jul 26th 2010 Conservation Here are the five most frequently asked questions about the new trash and curbside recycling program: WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? (MAKING THESE CHANGES) Read More...
Alzheimer`s SentenceEditorialSat, Jul 24th 2010 Editorial How would you feel if you heard you had Alzheimer`s disease? What if you were old and sick and not completely aware of what was going on? What if you didn`t have someone to speak up for you and your case was simply plopped in the Alzheimer`s can? And what if you didn`t actually have Alzheimer`s? Read More...
Clam Industry/Oil Spill Meeting July 27Cedar Key Aquaculture AssociationSat, Jul 24th 2010 Cedar Key Aquaculture Association News Informational Meeting on Oil Spill for the Clam Farming Industry On Tuesday, July 27, there will be an informational meeting for the clam farming industry on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Representatives from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will be available to address several topics. David Heil, Assistant Director of the Division of Aquaculture, will review the agency`s planning and emergency regulatory responses should oil from Louisiana reach Florida`s shellfish harvesting areas. A Division of Marketing representative will introduce a "Florida Gulf Safe" marketing campaign developed to ensure buyers and the public that Florida seafood products are safe and available. The latest reports from the clearinghouse of information will also be provided, as well as how to access this information. The meeting is from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Senator George Kirkpatrick Marine Lab in Cedar Key. For further information, contact Leslie Sturmer, UF Shellfish Extension Program at 352-543-5057 or LNST@ufl.edu. Read More...
Malcolm Wayne Parsons Sr.ObituarySat, Jul 24th 2010 Obituaries Malcolm Wayne Parsons Sr of Cedar Key passed away on July 24, 2010 at Haven Hospice of the TriCounties in Chiefland, Florida. He was 95 years old. Read More...
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