Hurricane history, brunch picks, and a VIP book club upgrade 🎉

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 Havana Hurricane. We’re talking 8 feet of water, 60+ buildings gone, and folks literally clinging to trees on Solaris Hill.

💨 Want to learn more?
🎥 Watch the YouTube video here​

🍳 Tasty Tuesday: Best Brunch in Key West (Short & Sweet)

This Tuesday, I did something a little different — I posted a short video highlighting a few of the top brunch spots in Key West. Because let's be real… brunch is practically a sport down here. 🥂

🩷 Want to see the short video?
🎥 Watch it here​

📚 Prefer to read instead (or need all 23 spots for your next food crawl)?
📝 Check out the full blog post​

🍹 Thirsty Thursday: Loopy Vodka, Anyone?

Throwing it back with a fun one this week — I updated an older post all about Loopy Vodka… yep, the one that tastes like your favorite fruity cereal from childhood.
🥄 (Don’t lie, you loved it too.)

Looking for some fun drink ideas?
🍸 Click here for recipes and more​

📚 Book Club Updates: New Read Announced!

We’re wrapping up September’s read (Key West: A Smuggler’s Tale), and it’s been a wild ride.

🎉 The October book has just been announced — if you want to check it out, all the details are on the
📖 Fun in Key West Book Club page​

And exciting news — we’ll be chatting LIVE with author Richard “Conch Boy” Gomez on 9/28!
Want to ask him questions and hear the backstory?
➡️ You’ll need to be in the book club to get the link to watch it live.

(But don’t worry — I’ll post the replay next week for everyone else!)

Bonus: I just dropped the price of our VIP Book Club membership — it now costs less than a fancy cup of coffee ☕ and gives you access to:

• The monthly digital magazine
• Entry into drawings for autographed books
• Early access to picks and invites
• And more islandy perks

✨ Check out the VIP club here​

🎁 Trivia Time – Week 3!

Okay, okay — I forgot to share the past answers. That’s on me.
Here they are, in case you were dying to know:

• Week 1: What was Key West’s original name?​
  👉 Cayo Hueso
• Week 2: What are locals born in Key West called?​
  👉 Conchs (pronounced "konk")

Now it’s time for your Week 3 Trivia Question:

Reply with your best guess! 🎯
All correct answers go into the drawing for our Key West Surprise Box 🎁

🕛 Deadline to submit your answers is midnight EST on 9/29.​
🎉 I’ll draw the winner on 9/30!

Whew — that was a lot!
But if you’re still with me… thank you. 💙 I love sharing these pieces of Key West with you, from hurricanes to happy hours to hidden book gems. Whether you're just here for a sunny distraction or planning your next trip — I’m so glad you're part of this crew.

Until next time,
🌞 Michele
​Fun in Key West

P.S. Don’t forget to:

• 📺 Watch the hurricane video
• 🍳 Save those brunch spots
• 🍹 Try a Loopy cocktail
• 📚 Join the book club
• ✉️ Send in your trivia answer!

Check out the Fun in Key West Book Club - Every month we read a book with a Key West connection... learn more and sign up (it's free) here!​

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