Pool days, Key West in June & this week’s trivia 🌴☀️

Hey Reader,

I spent this week exploring around Central Florida and had an absolute blast.

There was good food. 🍽️

There was sunshine. ☀️

There was reading by the pool. 📚

And yes... there may have been a nap or two mixed in as well. 😄

Honestly, it was the perfect combination of exploring and slowing down for a few days.

How was your week?

Did you do anything fun? Take a trip? Read a good book? Try a new restaurant? Hit reply and let me know — I always love hearing what's going on in your corner of the world.

🌴 Planning a June Trip to Key West?

Since summer travel season is heating up, I wanted to make sure you had my updated guide to Key West in June.

Whether you're wondering about the weather, events, festivals, or what to pack, I've got you covered.

👉 🎥 Watch the video here

👉 🌺 Read the full June guide here

June is one of those months that doesn't always get enough attention, but there's a lot happening on the island.

🧳 The Gurgling Suitcase

I'm also including a photo of The Gurgling Suitcase.

If you've been to Disney's Old Key West Resort, you may already know exactly what I'm talking about.

And if not...

Stay tuned.

I've been digging into some really fun connections between Central Florida and Key West, and this one has a story behind it that I can't wait to share.

🌴🍹🧳

🎉 This Month's Fun in Key West Box Winner!

Before we jump into this week's trivia question, I have a winner to announce!

🥁 Drumroll please... 🥁

🎉 Congratulations to Pam Enoch! 🎉

Pam, your name was drawn as this month's Fun in Key West Box winner!

I'll be reaching out to you shortly to get your mailing address so I can pack everything up and get your island-inspired goodies headed your way ASAP. 🌴📦

Thank you to everyone who plays along each week. I absolutely love reading your trivia answers, seeing the guesses come in, and sharing these little pieces of Key West history with you.

And don't worry... a new month means a new chance to win. 🎁😄

🧠 Trivia Time!

Last week's question was:

What durable — but now almost extinct — pine was once used to build many homes in Key West?

The answer was Dade County Pine 🌲

This stuff was legendary.

It was incredibly strong, naturally resistant to rot, and even termites weren't particularly interested in chewing on it.

Because of those qualities, it became one of the primary building materials used in many of Key West's historic homes.

Unfortunately, the forests that produced true Dade County Pine were largely wiped out over time, making it extremely rare today.

So the next time you're admiring one of those beautiful old Conch houses, there's a good chance you're looking at a little piece of South Florida history. 🏡🌴

❓ This Week's Trivia Question

Let's see how many history buffs we have this week...

What is the tallest building on Duval Street?

And here's your hint:

👉 It's also the tallest building on the entire island of Key West.

Hit reply with your answer to get entered into this month's Fun in Key West drawing! 🎁

Alright, I'm off to sort through photos, videos, and all the fun things I discovered this week.