By Janet K. Keeler Seekers come from far and wide to Cedar Key for a taste of the best clam chowder in New England. Yes, you read that correctly. If you’re puzzled, read on. There’s no doubt where it is because the accolades for Tony’s are plastered on the walls, inside and out, of the…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie Only a handful of Florida counties truly capture the state’s essence that natives know by heart and travelers from around the world long to discover. Levy County, Florida is one of those places. From the Gulf Coast to its eastern border roughly 45 miles away, that Florida essence…
Read MoreMAURICE RIVENBARK and SEAN DALY Join Sean Daly as he visits Cedar Key, the clam capital of Florida — or "Clamalot," as it's called. Ninety-five percent of Florida's clams come from this waterfront town an hour west of Gainesville. But this is friendly, small-town Old Florida, too — drop in and…
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By Lauren Tjaden When you cross over the Number Four Bridge to Cedar Key, you cross into someplace utterly unique, where time moves a little slower. On the drive to Cedar Key, Florida's beaches, green humps of islands rise out of the surrounding waters, too many of them to count. And water…
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By Michelle Bearden Cedar Key oozes Old Florida charm. And what’s not to like? Surrounded by the Gulf of the Mexico, this Levy County island community (population around 1,000, spiking to 1,300 in the tourist season) is rich in history, funky art galleries and wildlife refuges. People come here…
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You won't discover it, unless you turn your back on the main road and head west. To get to Cedar Key, follow route 24 until you think you're lost. As brilliant as a Technicolor sunset, a flock of roseate spoonbills take flight just ahead of us, filling the horizon with splashes of fuchsia and…
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The Cedar Key & Steinhatchee area provides a reprieve from the state’s fast pace with its uninhabited islands and quiet streets off the waterfront. On and around the Cedar Key island area, history moves in reverse. Once a thriving fishing and commercial port where pencils were manufactured from…
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By Jeanette Scott Did you know that Cedar Key was recently named one of the top 10 coolest small cities by BudgetTravel.com? This small town on the west coast of Florida (located approximately 2.5 hours north of Tampa) is mostly know for its clam chowder, fishing and old-world charm. But what are…
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By Lauren Tjaden If you're yearning for an off-the-beaten path getaway that's rich in small-town flavor and charm, Cedar Key may be perfect for you. Hidden away on Florida's Gulf coast as it curves up toward the northwest part of the state, you'll find Cedar Key, the ultimate Florida original…
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