Fun in Key West

Hey Reader, It’s Throwback Tuesday, and I’m taking us down memory lane with one of those spots that feels like it should have its own theme song: Mary Ellen’s Bar. 🎶🍹 I wrote about this place years ago, but you know what? The vibe still hits different. The lights, the music, the bar stools—you walk in and just feel the Key West magic. 👉 Check out the full post here for the details, photos, and stories that made me fall in love with it. What I Loved Then (And Still Love Now) The Frozen Irish...

Hey Reader,🌞 This week started with me still running on conference fumes — but let me tell you, it was SOUL-filling in all the right ways. Big ideas. Big vision. And yep… possibly a theme song coming soon. 🎶 (You’ve been warned.) Seriously — get ready. I’m working on an updated daily format, new content vibes, and just taking everything to the next level. So if you’ve been hanging around for a while, now’s the time to lean in — we’re about to glow up this whole tropical thing. ☀️🌴💁♀️ 📣 P.S. —...

Hey Reader, It’s Throwback Tuesday, and today we’re doing something a little different—we’re turning the spotlight on the people who went through Key West High School and then went on to leave their mark. 📚✨ 👉 Check out the full post here for all the stories and surprises. A Few Alumni I Love (And Bet You’ll Love, Too) Scott Saunders — A 4th‑generation Conch who founded Saunders & Company CPA, then purchased Fury Water Adventures and turned it into Florida’s largest water adventure company....

Hey Reader, It’s Throwback Tuesday, and this week we’re taking you to a spot that blends history, waterfront views, and “did I just see a ghost ship?” vibes: the USCGC Ingham. 🛳️🌅 This old cutter-turned-memorial sits off the shore, and watching the sun sink behind it? Pure magic. If you’ve never been, it’s one of those must‑see corners of Key West that feels like a hidden chapter in the island’s story. 👉 Check out the full post here — all the photos, history, and why I swoon over sunsets...

Hey Reader, 🌞 Guess what? I’m back on the road again — yep, road tripping my way through Florida and spending a little time in Orlando for another conference. (Yes, another one... what can I say? I like to learn things and then tell you all about them 😉) You might see a few updates pop up in our Facebook Stories this week — a little behind-the-scenes from the road, maybe a margarita or two 🍹 But in the meantime, here’s what went down last week in our little slice of paradise: 🏛️ Historic...

Hey Reader, It’s Throwback Tuesday, and we’re time‑traveling into fall—Key West style—with a recipe I still can’t quit: Libby’s Pumpkin Pie. 🍂🥧 Yes, I know we’re tropical people at heart, but sometimes you need a good slice of pumpkin pie—especially when the air finally teases “pumpkin spice.” 👉 Check out the recipe here and get ready to surprise your taste buds. Why This Pie Still Has My Heart It’s classic. Simple. No weird ingredients. Just good pumpkin, spices, and creamy filling. It...

Hey Reader, 🌞 This week was packed full of all things islandy, sassy, and Key West fabulous — so if you blinked and missed it (I get it, we’re all busy), here’s the rundown of what went down in our little corner of paradise: 🏠 Historic Marker Monday: The Benjamin Curry House We kicked off the week with a deep dive into one of Key West’s oldest homes — the Benjamin Curry House. Think original doors, outbuildings still standing, and ties to Hemingway. Yep. It’s got stories. 🎥 Catch the full...

Hey Reader, It’s Throwback Tuesday, and today’s sweet treat is something that almost makes me skip dinner… yeah, it’s that good. I’m talking about the post “Dessert – So Good it Should Be First!” — because when you find desserts this divine in Key West, who can wait? 👉 Check out the full guide here so you know exactly where to send your sweet tooth. Here are a few of my favorites that deserve top billing: Kermit’s Key Lime Shoppe — Key lime pie so good, I bought the juice to try to replicate...

Hey Reader,🏝️ Phew — it’s been one of those weeks over here.Busy, chaotic, a little bit wild… and I know I’m not alone. You’ve probably been juggling your own flamingos too 🦩😉 But despite the madness, I still managed to sneak in a few fun things this week — and if you missed any of it, here’s your official cheat sheet to catch up: 🌀 Historic Marker Monday: The Great Havana Hurricane of 1846 On Monday, I shared the story of one of the most devastating storms to ever hit Key West — the Great...