CEDAR KEY NEWS, INC.
CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA

CEDAR KEY NEWS, INC., established on April 26, 2002, is a non-profit organization renowned for providing comprehensive news coverage to the Cedar Key community and surrounding regions. Founded by Jim Hoy, a visionary editor, in collaboration with Jean Rigg, the legal advisor since inception, the organization commenced its operations online in May 2002, achieving significant reach with thousands of weekly visitors from within Levy County and beyond, including Canada. In 2004, to expand accessibility, CEDAR KEY NEWS introduced a biweekly print edition circulated free of charge across various locations, from Cedar Key to Otter Creek and at all county libraries. Despite its success, due to low revenues as of January 2013, the print edition was suspended, with operations shifting to voluntary management of the website. Since then, there has been an ongoing search for advertising sales personnel to support a future return to combined online and print editions, which will necessitate hiring dedicated staff for layout and distribution. A notable community interaction highlighted during a Cedar Key City Commission meeting in April 2018 involved discussions on ordinances regulating signage on public property amidst business owner requests. Administrative updates included detailing Community Development Block Grants operations by Grant administrator Fred Fox and internal organizational decisions favoring the integration of cemetery management into city staff structures, as suggested by Vice-Mayor Sue Colson. As a 501(c)(3), the organization channels any annual surplus to local charities, like donating $1,000 to Cedar Key's Celebration of the Arts. The business remains headquartered at POB 334, CEDAR KEY, FL, 32625, and maintains contact through phone numbers (352) 543-5549 and (352) 543-6170. For further insight, visit their website at cedarkeynews.com. The organization's recent filings include an amendment dated October 2, 2015, with its latest annual report on April 14, 2024. CEDAR KEY NEWS is overseen by a dedicated team of directors including Mary Offerle (Chair), Earl Starnes (Secretary and Vice Chair), and Molly Jubitz.