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“Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.”

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“As for the money, I handed it to the minister at the American Baptist Church near the base on my way home. They were able to give it to the children's party without being treated with suspicion.”

Merry Christmas Cedar Key In Cedar Key School's production of "The Littlest Christmas Tree," the littlest tree, played by Chloe Brown, sings of her hope to be chosen by Santa Claus to be this year's special ... via Cedar Key Beacon

“Some of Buddy Holly, the working folly / Good Golly Miss Molly and boats / Hammersmith Palais, the Bolshoi Ballet / jump back in the alley, add nanny goats.”

Chasing history, in History's house The more time I spend in Cedar Key, the more I find out I know nothing about it. via Cedar Key Beacon

''I was 8 years old when this whole thing happened, home with our father in bed asleep, less than a mile from where they hung Uncle Sam,'' Robie Mortin remembers. via The Miami Herald

“It's a precursor. They're saying they don't have as much as they thought they had. They can't give away what they don't have.”

When Sharks ruled the gridiron Editor's Note: This week, in celebration of the Heisman Award and high school state championships, the Beacon is looking back to the days when Cedar Key School still played ... via Cedar Key Beacon

Forecasters are predicting a line of strong thunderstorms to punch its way through the northern part of the Bay Area late Thursday night and early Friday morning. via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

“It's what every hunter does here - see the bird, lead the target, then hope the shot and the target get there at the same time. The difference with missiles is you're shooting at a target you can't see.”

When Sharks ruled the gridiron Editor's Note: This week, in celebration of the Heisman Award and high school state championships, the Beacon is looking back to the days when Cedar Key School still played ... via Cedar Key Beacon

“We used to have football. My dad played on the team!”

Garbage fees up? Probably not enough It's always traumatic when prices go up, especially when it's something you've managed to work into your budget. via Cedar Key Beacon

“For four years, this has never been a problem”

A key carriage crackdown? BRANDON KRUSE/The Gainesville Sun Jeanne Morgan adjusts the the harness of her horse, Quick, in Cedar Key on Saturday afternoon. via Gainesville.com

“We didn't know anything about the rating before it came out.”

Most people with schoolchildren in the house are familiar with the annual college rankings published by the newsmagazine U.S. News & World Report. via Cedar Key Beacon

“You can see this dock is the lifeblood of the local businesses here. They're suffering.”

When Sharks ruled the gridiron Editor's Note: This week, in celebration of the Heisman Award and high school state championships, the Beacon is looking back to the days when Cedar Key School still played ... via Cedar Key Beacon

“They can hit the wall and go straight up and not hit anything.”

Cedar Key dock may reopen in May By KAREN VOYLES Sun staff writer CEDAR KEY - Levy County officials now have a projected date for reopening the big dock downtown that has been closed since the 2004 hurricane ... via Gainesville.com

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Good words on storm drains Nobody ever thinks about storm drains, but in Cedar Key, those stormwater collectors literally protect the lifeblood of the economy. via Cedar Key Beacon

Sally Scalera: Native cedar attracts birds, makes nice Christmas tree BY SALLY SCALERA GARDENING Haven for wildlife. via FloridaToday.com

CRA agrees on lender for bond Cedar Key Community Redevelopment Association member Gene Hodges had one last try at getting his fellow members to see reason, as he saw it, before the CRA adopted a resolution to ... via Cedar Key Beacon

“We make money by borrowing money.”

Local 'Idols' wow crowds at Fair Time was, if a singer didn't have a band, the only possible venue for his talents was the church choir, or the shower. via Cedar Key Beacon

Vision Committee fails to meet again The Chiefland Vision Committee future looks dim after another member quits. via Chiefland Citizen

“We are a bunch of astronomy buffs looking through our telescopes out in the middle of nowhere”

In the quaint seaside community of Gloucester, Mass., on Cape Ann, one gray clapboard house stands out from the rest. via HeraldTribune.com

“It's more important to get a chance to sing and keep getting better.”

Local 'Idols' wow crowds at Fair Photo by Dave Colon Samantha Beckham, left, of Cedar Key, and Naomi Cahours of Gulf Hammock wrapped up two of the top three places at the Touch of Class Karaoke final at the ... via Cedar Key Beacon