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Levy CountyLevy County is in North Central Florida and encompasses 1,118 square miles. The municipalities in Levy County are Bronson , Cedar Key , Chiefland , Fanning Springs , Inglis , Otter Creek , Williston and Yankee. The County has a year round population of 35,118 residents.
Recreational Highlights of Levy County include: Campgrounds/Marinas/RV Parks, Coastal Communities, National Wildlife Refuge, State Forest, State and Local Parks.
Historical Points of Interest include: Cedar Key Historical Society Museum; Cedar Key State Museum; Historic District of Cedar Key; Quilt Museum and Shell Mound Park.
Cultural Events and Festivals: Cedar Key Seafood Festival; Chiefland Watermelon Festival; Inglis/Yankeetown Seafood Festival; Suwannee River Naturefest and Williston Independence Day Celebration.
From Bronson, the county seat, driving distance is: Tallahassee 123 miles; Orlando 103 miles; Tampa 105 miles; Jacksonville 85 miles and Miami 295 miles.
Levy County is linked to the Interstate system and is accessible from I-75, US-41, US-19, US-80 and US-27. The nearest airport with scheduled commercial airline service is the Gainesville Regional Airport with 2 runways the longest is 7,501 feet. The nearest deep water port is the Jacksonville Port Authority, 87 miles away.
With a labor force of 13,562 the major private sector employer in Levy County is White Industries (construction) with 346 employees and Monterey Boats with 342 employees. The University of Florida, Central Florida Community College and the Santa Fe Community College serve post-secondary education in Levy County.
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Levy County Inquiry:
| Q. | We are planning a day trip to the Inglis/yankeetown area and would like to have lunch - seafood preferably - where can I find a list of restaurants located on the water that serve a good lunch? | | A. | The Waterway Lounge and Restaurant Situated on the banks of the beautiful Withlacoochee River in Inglis and the Izaak Walton Restaurant and Lodge also on the banks of the Withlacoochee River in Yankeetown...are both noted for their fresh seafood dinners.
| | Q. | We are traveling along Rte 19 in a few days and are interested in finding accomodations in Cedar Key and Yankeetown in Levy County AS WELL AS Suwanee and Horseshoe Beach in Dixie County. Can you help find accomodations in these small communities???? THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!! | | A. | There are number of great accomodations along and nearby SR-19 in both Levy and Dixie County. From motels to B&Bs to waterfront resorts. This is truly a lovely area where old Florida comes alive. We have talked with our friends at the Dixie-Gilchrist-Levy Tourism Development Board. On their website you can find a full-list of accommodations all along your route and you will be able to pick the ones that best fit your needs and interest. Take your time and enjoy your visit to this unspoiled natural Florida wonderland.
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