October’s box winner + new trivia question + mocktail magic!


Hey Reader, 🌞

I’m finally getting back into the swing of things after dealing with a head cold that had me feeling more like a soggy Key lime pie than a ray of island sunshine 😅

But I’m on the mend — and if anyone has a magical way to clear a stuffy head (besides questionable internet hacks and a gallon of tea), I’m all ears. Seriously.

Even with the cold, we managed to pack in some fun this week — so let’s catch up ⬇️


🎤 Tuesday: Our Live Interview with H.R. Gordon!

Did you join us live for our chat with H.R. Gordon, the author of our October Book Club pick, Fins and Flames?

She was amazing — so many behind-the-scenes tidbits, inspiration, and stories that made me want to re-read the book immediately 🔥📚

🎥 Missed it? No worries — here’s the replay:
👉 Watch on YouTube

Be sure to check out what we are reading this month!

👉 Fun in Key West Book


🍸 Thursday: Low-Carb Mocktail Hour (No Booze, Still Fun)

We sipped our way into the weekend by exploring low-carb, non-alcoholic drinks — perfect if you’re cutting sugar or just want to feel fabulous without the fog.

Do you have a go-to mocktail? Or a favorite non-alcoholic wine that actually tastes good? I’d love to know! (Because not all of them do. You know it. I know it.)

🎥 Watch the replay
📝 Read the blog post for recipes + ideas


🎁 Saturday: And the October Surprise Box Winner Is…

🥁 Drumroll, please…
Congrats to Kim Rey — you’re the winner of the October Key West Surprise Box! 🎉💌

This means we’re kicking off a brand-new month, which means brand-new trivia fun… but first:

Last week’s answer:

How long is Duval Street?
✔️ Answer: 1.25 miles — although it definitely feels longer when you're doing the full crawl 🍹🦩

🧠 This Week’s Trivia:

With Fantasy Fest just wrapping up — feathers, parades, glitter, body paint, and all — I figured this week’s trivia should keep the party going…

In what year did Fantasy Fest begin?

Think you know when the island’s most over-the-top celebration first kicked off?
📩 Hit reply and send me your guess — you might be next month’s Surprise Box winner!

🕛 Deadline to answer: November 30
🎉 Winner announced: December 1


Thanks for sticking with me through head colds, book club chats, and tiki mocktails — you all make this so much fun each week 💙

Until next time,
🌞 Michele
Fun in Key West

P.S. If you missed any of the blog posts or videos from this week, scroll back up and dive in — lots of good stuff to sip, read, and re-watch 🍍

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