Back from the conference + new trivia, new ideas & Key West fun!

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. — Are You a Key West Biz Owner?

If you run a business here in paradise and you’d like to collaborate, partner, or just brainstorm fun stuff together, hit reply.
I’d love to chat — let’s create some island magic together ✨

🍹 Thirsty Thursday: Virgin Tiki Drinks

We went full-on mocktail mode this week with a tropical twist — all about virgin Tiki drinks. Think fun, fruity, fresh… minus the rum.
They’re colorful. They’re crowd-pleasers. They come with tiny umbrellas. What’s not to love?

🎥 Watch the YouTube video here
📝 Read the blog post & get recipes here

Got a fave non-alcoholic tropical drink? Hit reply and tell me! I might just feature it in an upcoming post 🍍

📚 First Timer Friday: Key West’s Famous Authors

Friday we dove into the rich literary history of Key West — because this tiny island has been home to some huge names.
We’re talking Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Judy Blume, and so many more.

📝 Check out the full blog post
🎥 Watch the video replay on YouTube

💡 Not in the Fun in Key West Book Club yet?
Why not?! We’re reading, chatting, meeting authors, and having a blast.
📖 Click here to check it out + see what we’re reading this month

🎤 Coming Up Next Week: Interview with H.R. Gordon!

Mark your calendar because next week we’re going LIVE with H.R. Gordon, the author of this month’s book, Fins and Flames.

📅 Click here for the live video link
(So you can set a reminder + catch the replay if you can’t join live)

This is one of those fun, insider chats where you can ask questions, hear behind-the-scenes book inspiration, and get to know the author beyond the page.

🧠 Trivia Time!

Last week’s trivia answer:

Are Key limes still commercially grown in the U.S.?
❌ Nope! Key limes haven’t been commercially grown in the U.S. since 1926, after a devastating hurricane wiped out Florida’s crops. Most come from Mexico or the West Indies now.

This week’s trivia question:

How long is Duval Street?
Duval Street is famously known as the “Longest Street in the World” because it stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean — pretty impressive, right?
But… what’s the actual length?

📩 Hit reply with your best guess!
Everyone with the right answer will be entered into this month’s drawing for the Key West Surprise Box 🎁

🕛 Deadline: October 31
🎉 Winner announced: November 1

Thanks for being part of this fun, fabulous, flamingo-filled ride with me 🦩
Whether you’re here for the trivia, the book club, the food tours, or just need a virtual escape — I’m so glad you’re here.

Catch you next week with more Key West stories, sunshine, and surprises!
🌞 Michele

P.S. If you missed any of the YouTube videos or blog posts this week — scroll up and dive in! There's a lot of good stuff in there.

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