Truman's poker table, Nic Schuck & a railroad built across the ocean 🚂🌴
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Hey Reader, First, I have to say... Thank you! So many of you took the Are You a Key West Insider? quiz this week, and I absolutely loved seeing your scores and reading your replies. Some of you crushed it. Some of you learned a few new things. And a few of you immediately wanted a rematch. 😄 One of my favorite things about doing this every week is getting to connect with people who love Key West as much as I do. We really do have a pretty special little community here. And if you happened to miss the quiz when I shared it... 👉 🏆 Take the Key West Insider Quiz here Then hit reply and let me know how you scored! 🏛️ Monday: The Truman Little White HouseThis week we dove into the history of the Truman Little White House. Have you visited? If so, what's your favorite part? Mine? ♠️ The poker table. I love the stories behind it and imagining the conversations that happened around that table. And if you've taken the White Glove VIP Tour, I want to hear about it! 👉 🏛️ Learn more about the White Glove Tour here: funinkeywest.com/truman Want to watch the video? 👉 🎥 Check it out here Prefer to read? 👉 📖 Check out the full history and blog post here 📚 A Great Conversation with Nic SchuckI also had the chance to chat with Nic Schuck, author of Green Flash at Sunset. And wow... this was such a fun conversation. Nic wears a lot of hats, and it was fascinating hearing about his writing, the inspiration behind the book, and everything else he's involved with. Want to read the book? 👉 📚 Grab your copy here As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. It helps support my growing book collection, coffee habit, and occasional inability to walk past a bookstore without going inside. ☕📚😄 Want to watch the interview? 👉 🎙️ Catch the conversation with Nic here Or if you'd rather read the highlights: 👉 📖 Check out the full recap here You'll also find links to the podcast if you'd rather listen while you're walking, driving, or pretending to do housework. 🧠 Trivia Time!Last week's question was: What was Captain Tony's last name? The answer: 🍻 Anthony Tarracino Of course, most of us know him simply as Captain Tony. Fisherman. Mayor. Storyteller. Bar owner. And one of the most legendary characters Key West has ever produced. Honestly, if the walls inside Captain Tony's Saloon could talk, they'd probably need their own podcast. 😄 Between the famous visitors, the larger-than-life stories, and the history packed into that building, it's one of the most fascinating places on the island. ❓ This Week's Trivia QuestionLet's see how you do with this one... 🚂 How many years of construction did it take to complete the Over-Sea Railway? One of the most ambitious engineering projects of its time, built right across the Florida Keys. Hit reply with your answer to get entered into this month's Fun in Key West drawing! 🎁 That's it for this week. As always, thanks for reading, replying, taking quizzes, and being part of this little island-loving community. Talk soon, ☀️🐓
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