Strawberries, the Conch Republic & a Big Week Ahead 🍓🌴

Hey Reader,

Whew… it’s been a busy one! And honestly, next week is shaping up to be even bigger — I really hope you can join me for what’s coming up.

But first… let’s talk about fresh strawberries 🍓
We spent some time in Plant City, Florida, and oh my goodness — a fresh strawberry straight from the source is simply next-level amazing. Sweet, juicy, and totally worth the sticky fingers. If you know, you know.

Now let’s rewind and catch up on what we covered last week in our little corner of island fun:

🐚 Monday: The Birth of the Conch Republic

We went back in time and talked all about how the Conch Republic came to be — including the famous “secession” and why Key West decided to make a statement (with humor, of course).
👉 [Read the full blog post here] — inside you’ll find links to watch the video and listen to the podcast.

🌊 Friday: Marathon, Florida

We hit the road and explored Marathon — talking about what there is to do, why it’s such a great spot, and why you might want to seriously consider using it as a home base for your Keys adventure.
👉 [Check out the Marathon blog post here] — all the videos, podcast links, and details are waiting for you.

🧠 Last Week’s Trivia

Y’all… 👏👏👏
Not a single wrong answer! Everyone nailed it — Key West was incorporated in 1828. Clearly, I’ve got a smart crowd hanging out here, and I love it.

❓ This Week’s Trivia

Ready for a fun one?

What was the population of Key West in 1830?​
Can you even imagine what island life looked like back then?

👉 Hit reply with your guess to be entered into the drawing — that’s how you play (and yes, I promise I’ll keep reminding you).

🎥 Coming Up This Week — Don’t Miss These!

We’ve got two great interviews happening, and I’m really excited about both:

• Monday: A chat with Eric Goldreyer, founder of Savvy, talking all things travel, lodging, and smarter ways to plan your stay. (Click here to learn more and watch)
• Tuesday: I’ll be sitting down with Marc Renson, author of this month’s book club pick, to talk about his book and why Key West plays such a big role. (Click here to learn more and watch)

Thanks for hanging out with me, dreaming of island time, and keeping the trivia answers coming. More fun, more stories, and more sunshine ahead — even if we’re starting with strawberries instead of margaritas this week. 🍓😄

Cheers,
☀️🐓
​Michele​
Chief Rooster Wrangler | Strawberry Enthusiast | Always plotting the next Keys adventure

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