Tuesday, April 10, 2012

CEDAR KEY TRANQUILITY -- PART 10


FIND OLD FLORIDA IN CEDAR KEY


According to local historians, the weathered, collapsing structure was built in 1959 by local craftsman for the family that owned the Thomas Hotel -- a short day trip away in Gainesville.

The boardwalk and some of the cottage itself were destroyed by Hurricane Elena on Labor Day, 1985.

Subsequent storms created the further battered condition that makes the isolated Honeymoon Cottage a rustic, faded charmer.

Taking meandering walks and rolls in the slow lane, fueled by plenty of fresh seafood, is what Cedar Key is all about.

Check out the Honeymoon Cottage. 

Bring a book.

Pack a snack. 

Take a nap. 

Old Florida still exists and it is wheelchair-accessible.

Wright is an award-winning journalist and photographer who has published thousands of travel stories and contributed to New Mobility for nearly two decades. He lives with his ADA-expert wife in the heart of bustling Miami, but appreciates a good Old Florida respite.

STORY CONTINUES TOMORROW -- APRIL 11

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