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In reply to the discussion: Cedar Key Florida [View all]mcar
(46,182 posts)23. Cedar Key was populated (by white people) in 1859
It is about 40 miles NW of me. It's a beautiful, historic fishing village. Yes, it has tourist elements, but they, too, are rustic and charming.
And amazing seafood.
It's been populated long before over development and there are no high rises or luxury resorts there. It's a beautiful place that has been nailed by hurricanes over the last couple years because of climate change.
And, a good portion of their main street (dock) that has several restaurants and shops, burned down last weekend - don't know the cause.
Spare some good thoughts for the people whose livelihoods depend on that charming place.
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Actually looking at the area, it appears it was originally at higher elevation at one time and sea level rise has
LeftInTX
Sep 2024
#49
The problem is in order for the insurance companies to be even remotely affordable, they have to spread the risk around.
bluesbassman
Sep 2024
#11
I agree. I am not in a flood zone n not at all close to the coast but you wouldn't know it by my insurance rates
Deuxcents
Sep 2024
#20
Florida wonders why they have an insurance problem becoming a real estate value problem. TX, LA, MS are next.
dutch777
Sep 2024
#32
I'm sorry to hear that. You'd think people could connect the dots but the media rarely mentions it during these disasters
jalan48
Sep 2024
#41
It used to be a beautiful place, looks like it's been destroyed already by humans though.
Think. Again.
Sep 2024
#12
Pretty sure they won't withstand this one. Helene is breaking all the records n hasn't made landfall yet
Deuxcents
Sep 2024
#21
The worst of the storm has pretty much passed the areas of the cameras. People are stupid to drive in this weather.
LeftInTX
Sep 2024
#29