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Fun in Key West Podcast

Fun in Key West Podcast

De : Michele O'Connor
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 🌴 Welcome to the Fun in Key West Podcast! 🌴 Get ready to dive into all things Key West—the southernmost island where the sunsets are breathtaking, the food is unforgettable, and the drinks are always cold! 🍹 In this podcast, we bring you insider tips on: ✅ The best places to eat (yes, there will be conch fritters 🥥). ✅ Where to drink and enjoy the island's famous cocktails 🍸. ✅ The coolest spots to stay, from cozy inns to luxury getaways 🏝️. ✅ And so much more—from quirky local events to can't-miss festivals! 🎉 We'll also keep you up to date on the latest happenings around the island and occasionally chat with special guests who know Key West like the back of their sandy hand. 🐚 Whether you're planning your first trip, a frequent visitor, or just daydreaming about island life, this podcast is your ultimate guide to enjoying paradise. 🎙️ New episodes every wek—so don't forget to subscribe! Hit the like button if you're as obsessed with Key West as we are, and share the island love with your friends! 💌 Connect with us! 👉 Website: www.FunInKeyWest.com 👉 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for even more island vibes. 🌊 So grab your flip-flops, pour yourself a cold drink, and escape to the island state of mind with the Fun in Key West Podcast! #FunInKeyWest #KeyWestPodcast #IslandLifeVibesFun In Key West 2025 Sciences sociales Écritures et commentaires de voyage
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    • Bottling the Spirit of Key West with DJ Peak of Key West Candle & Bath Co.

      Bottling the Spirit of Key West with DJ Peak of Key West Candle & Bath Co.
      Mar 1 2026
      Bottling the Spirit of Key West with DJ Peak of Key West Candle & Bath Co. Host Michele O'Connor introduces the Fun in Key West podcast as an insider guide to where to eat, drink, stay, and what to do in Key West, with updates on events and local guests. She interviews DJ Peak, owner of Key West Candle and Bath Company, who moved to Key West seven and a half years ago after family trips and an opportunity to run her parents' ice cream shop. DJ describes starting her candle business with $500 by collecting top-shelf liquor bottles from local bar dumpsters, then rebranding into frosted jars and later redesigning packaging with hand-drawn Key West-inspired art. She discusses using premium soy wax and clean fragrances influenced by her daughter's asthma, expanding into soaps and other bath products, and opening a working studio retail shop at 1011 Whitehead Street. DJ shares bestsellers like the Blue Heaven scent, travel-friendly packaging options, where she likes to eat and drink, how to order online or wholesale, and a discovery kit for sampling scents. 00:00 Welcome to Key West 01:26 Meet DJ Peak 03:39 WiFi Woes and Shop Local 05:06 From Ice Cream to Candles 06:27 Dumpster Bottle Origins 07:16 Rebrand for Key West Vibes 08:55 Island Life vs Mainland 10:41 The Broken Candle Story 12:19 Clean Soy Candle Quality 12:47 Getting Into Local Shops 15:41 Expanding Into Bath Products 17:11 Opening a Storefront 18:17 Getting the Studio Space 18:38 Inside the Working Shop 19:08 Must Buy Travel Picks 20:33 Blue Heaven Best Seller 22:01 Hours and Family Help 22:55 Family First Business 24:25 Creating Real Connection 26:09 Key West Food Favorites 28:25 Coffee and Porch Ritual 29:04 How to Order Online 31:02 Book the Trip Wrap Up 32:47 Final Thanks and Recap www.funinkeywest.com https://keywestcandleandbathco.com/
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      34 min
    • Thirsty Thursday: Best Frozen Drinks in Key West

      Thirsty Thursday: Best Frozen Drinks in Key West
      Mar 1 2026
      Thirsty Thursday: Best Frozen Drinks in Key West (Flying Monkeys, Fat Tuesday & Mary Ellen's) Host Michele O'Connor introduces the Fun in Key West podcast as an insider guide to where to eat, drink, stay, and what to do on the island, with updates on events and occasional local guests. In this Thirsty Thursday episode, she spotlights Key West's frozen drink scene and encourages listeners to try new menu options beyond standard pina coladas, margaritas, and daiquiris. She recommends Flying Monkeys on Duval (near Bull and Whistle and Fogerty Mansion) for its mix-and-match frozen machines, to-go cups, and drinks like the Flying Monkey (spiked lemonade plus raspberry-bourbon) and a frozen White Russian, plus a non-alcoholic Monkey Slush. She also covers Fat Tuesday's New Orleans-style daiquiri wall, and Mary Ellen's off Duval for its dive-bar vibe and her favorite frozen Irish coffee topped with crushed cookies. She mentions other Key West cocktail history, Better Than Sex dessert-and-drinks, and directs listeners to funinkeywest.com for guides and the book club. 00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West 01:26 Thirsty Thursday kickoff 03:02 Frozen drinks mindset 04:02 Flying Monkeys favorites 07:15 Fat Tuesday daiquiri wall 08:29 Mary Ellens Irish coffee 10:05 More bars and history 11:25 Better Than Sex detour 12:39 Guides and book club 13:54 Wrap up and sign off www.funinkeywest.com
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      15 min
    • Trust the Signs: Mark Renson on How Will I Know, Whitney Houston as a Guardian Angel, and Finding Solace in the Florida Keys

      Trust the Signs: Mark Renson on How Will I Know, Whitney Houston as a Guardian Angel, and Finding Solace in the Florida Keys
      Feb 18 2026
      Trust the Signs: Mark Renson on How Will I Know, Whitney Houston as a Guardian Angel, and Finding Solace in the Florida Keys Host Michele O'Connor introduces chef, restaurant owner, and author Mark Renson about his novel How Will I Know, the Fun in Key West Book Club February pick. Renson shares his background as owner of Ambition Coffee and Eatery in upstate New York (nearly 26 years), his first book Is The Coffee Fresh? about daily life in his coffee house and how he was inspired in 2012 to write fiction using Whitney Houston as a guardian angel. He explains how he began the novel in 2016, wrote in small increments until COVID gave him time to finish, and realized he was pulling heavily from his own life experiences, including a breaking point during the recession when his restaurant carried $80,000 in debt. Renson recounts a pivotal moment at the Florida Bay in Key Largo where, after praying for help, he felt a wind and heard a message he interpreted as God being present; within 15 days his debts were resolved or put on manageable payment plans, and he later secured a publishing contract. He also describes finding a key in downtown Memphis in 2011 and, two weeks later, being asked by Bradley Cooper to feed him a paleo diet for seven weeks while filming The Place Beyond the Pines—an experience that changed his reputation and financial stability. Renson discusses his belief that there are no coincidences, his training in holistic classes and identification as a psychic medium (though he does not offer readings), and his practice of asking the universe for specific signs; he cites examples such as Whitney Houston songs appearing at meaningful moments and a COVID-era idea to create Baileys-infused 'boozy muffins' that went viral and helped sustain his business. The conversation covers Renson's love of the Keys—especially Key Largo for its quiet, reflection, and 'church' feeling—along with favorite local spots like Key's Bite (steak a Mexicana), his mixed feelings about busy Key West, and places he revisits like Blue Heaven (his husband's favorite), LaTe Da, Mallory Square sunsets, and occasional stops on Duval Street. Renson confirms several characters and details are based on his life (including Lucy, inspired by his longtime friend Tracy), explains the Dolly Parton inspiration behind the name 'Ambition,' and shares how he researched Whitney Houston's voice, mannerisms, and outfits over many years. He addresses the inclusion of other entertainers in a seance scene, his belief that Whitney 'picked' them, and notes his decision to keep the story feel-good. Renson lists where to buy the book (Amazon, Barnes & Noble by order, markrenson.com, and select Florida Keys locations including Shell World, the Marathon library, and Books & Brews at Florida Keys Brewing Co.), mentions upcoming Restaurant Week dates and plans to run a Disney 5K in April, and names Whitney Houston songs like 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' as spirit-resetting favorites. The episode closes by reinforcing the theme of trusting signs, self-trust, resilience, and the Florida Keys as a grounding backdrop. 00:00 Welcome to Fun in Key West: What This Podcast Is All About 01:26 Today's Guest Tease: Mark Ranson, the Keys & a Whitney Houston Guardian Angel 02:10 Theme Song + Book Club Intro: Why "How Will I Know" Hits Different 04:16 Meet Mark: Chef, Restaurant Owner & Accidental Author 07:15 Writing Fiction During COVID: How Michael Monroe Became Mark's Story 09:33 The 2010 Breaking Point in the Keys: Florida Bay, Faith & the Wind 12:25 The Key That Opened Doors: Memphis Find to Feeding Bradley Cooper 14:05 Self-Doubt, Failure & Trusting the Message Behind the "Feel-Good" Book 16:46 Why Whitney Houston? Mediumship, Signs, Dreams & Listening to the Higher Voice 22:39 Ambition Coffee & Eatery: Dolly Parton Inspiration and the Restaurant's Soul 26:04 So Why Key Largo? Solace, Stillness, and Feeling Close to God 26:27 The Florida Keys as Church: Finding Solace & Spiritual Reset 27:13 Quieting the Mind: Raising Your Vibration & Noticing the Signs 27:58 Dockside Wildlife Moments (and the Dolphin TikTok Story) 29:03 Real-Life Lucy: Tracy, 50 Years of Friendship & Accents 30:04 Foodie Favorites in Key Largo: Key's Bite, Steak a Mexicana & Local Vibes 30:51 Key West Takes: Crowds, Duval Street, and Sunset at Mallory Square 34:34 No Coincidences: How to Ask for Signs (Songs, Keys, Dreams) 38:13 Sparkles, Endings & Sequel Talk: Where Whitney Could Return 39:19 Nailing Whitney on the Page: Outfit Research, Voice, and Concert Deep Dives 41:20 What's Next for Mark: Restaurant Week, Disney 5K, and the Séance Entertainers 45:07 Where to Buy the Book + The One Song That Resets Your Spirit (Final Wrap) 48:38 Closing Message: Trust the Universe & Keep Chasing the Signs www.funinkeywest.com https://marcrenson.com/
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      49 min
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