Orlando Magazine
A backwater hideaway, the island also has its share of artists.
April 1, 2021
Dock Street is home to shops and restaurants offering views of the Gulf. (CARLTON WARD)
Leaving I-75 in the dust, State Road 24 hops across two islands, passing lush green puffs with names like Scale Key and Dog Island, before it reaches Second Street in downtown Cedar Key. The area’s sleepy, low-key vibe is a pleasant surprise to anyone eager to trade urban sprawl and the cacophony of traffic for a quaint small town and the quietude of nature. It’s a peaceful place and that’s what folks love about this island on north central Florida’s Gulf coast, tucked neatly into the curve of the state.