Floridiana Magazine

Cedar Key – Open for Business

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:59:42 +0000

**Note: This was written after Hurricane Idalia ravaged Cedar Key in August 2023, leaving the item rebuilding from the storm surge and winds. This post does not include the devastation in 2024 from Hurricanes Debby (Augusut) and Helene (September), and a fire on Dock Street. Cedar Key residents are resilient and have been hard at...

Havana: Florida’s Friendliest Small Town

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:46:13 +0000

From its heyday as a major shade tobacco producer to its popularity for antiques and vintage collectable shops, Havana is one of those small Florida towns that exudes southern charm. A walk through the museum, the shops, or a stop in one of the local restaurants provide visitors with personal experiences of why Havana is...

“Old Pisgah” | Pisgah United Methodist Church

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:30:35 +0000

Next to the home, the church played an integral role in old Florida history, serving as the foundation for faith and fellowship. Getting to church often took several hours, as members had to travel on foot or by horse. For that reason, Sundays at the church were more than just services. They were all day...

Bradley’s Country Store

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2021 17:00:47 +0000

Whether it was during my time at Florida State University in the 80s, or family visits to Tallahassee to see my uncle and his family at Thanksgiving, Bradley’s Country Store was always one of those places we had to go. We’d load up on sausage then count the days until our next visit. It wasn’t...

Faces of Florida: Herman Wells, Furniture Maker

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:08:55 +0000

Update: Herman Wells passed away in August 2024. He will be remembered as a kind, old soul and is truly missed. On a recent visit to Cedar Key, we stopped by the Wells Wood shop on 5th Street. Although Mr. Wells was busy at the time, he stopped what he was doing and with true,...