Fun in Key West

Hey Reader, It's birthday week around here! 🎉 Yep... I'm a Fourth of July baby, but I'm actually heading south later this week to spend a few days with family. One of the things I love most? I have the awesome privilege of sharing my birthday with my daughter-in-law, so we always have an extra reason to celebrate. 🎂🥳 I'm not exactly sure what all the plans are yet, but I do know they'll include family, fun, good food, birthday cake (hopefully lots of it 🍰), and fireworks. Sounds like a pretty...

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...

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and today we're tackling one of the questions I get asked more than almost any other: "Where do the locals eat in Key West?" And honestly? I think sometimes we're asking the wrong question. 😄 👉 Check out the full post here:https://funinkeywest.com/where-the-locals-eat-in-key-west/ Don't get me wrong. There are absolutely places locals love. Places like El Siboney, BO's Fish Wagon, and Hogfish Bar & Grill have built loyal followings for a reason. But one...

Hey Reader, There has been a lot going on around here lately... and honestly, you're going to start seeing some fun new things coming your way. 😄 I've been working behind the scenes on a few projects, testing some new ideas, and creating things that I think you're really going to enjoy. But first... ⚓ The Wreckers of Key West This week we chatted all about the wreckers. These were the men who built fortunes by salvaging cargo from ships that ran aground on the reefs surrounding the Florida...

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and today we're heading to one of the most famous streets in Key West... Duval Street. 🌴🍹 Most people think of Duval as the place for bars, live music, and people-watching. And sure, it does all of those things really well. But let's talk about the food. 👉 Check out the full list of the best restaurants on Duval Street here From fresh seafood and Cuban favorites to Italian comfort food and waterfront cocktails, there's a reason so many visitors spend a good...

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and today we're taking a walk a little off the Duval Street path to one of the places I think doesn't get nearly enough attention... The E.H. Gato Cigar Factory. 🌴🚬 👉 Check out the full post here:https://funinkeywest.com/e-h-gato-cigar-factory/ Now, I know what some of you are thinking... "But Michele, I don't even smoke cigars." Honestly? Neither do a lot of the people who find this place fascinating. This isn't really about cigars. It's about the story. A...

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...

Hey Reader, It’s Throwback Tuesday, and today we’re talking about a true Key West classic... Key Lime Pie. 🍋🍋🟩🌴 Honestly, if Key West had an official love language, it might be Key Lime Pie. Over the years, I've tried a lot of versions. Some are tart. Some are sweet. Some spark debates that rival Fantasy Fest costume discussions. 😄 But this recipe? It remains one of my favorites. 👉 Check out the full Key Lime Pie recipe here Why This Recipe Still Works The beauty of Key Lime Pie is that it...

Hey Reader, This week I’m heading down to Orlando to spend a little time with the youngest and enjoy some of what Central Florida has to offer. And of course… you know me… I’m planning to check out a few spots that might just give us those Key West / island vibe feels we all love so much. 🌴🍹 So be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook Stories — I’ll share the fun as we go. 💛 Planning a Key West Trip as a Couple? I also just shared a new video all about things to do in Key West for couples....