Local Side of Key West

This week we are talking about an event that is one of our FAVORITES!!! The Key West Songwriters Fest 2025.There is so much music all over the island. Its so beautiful and the talent!! WHEW the talent. If you have never been here for this one, you should come and see it!Here are some links that we were talking about on the show. Please make sure you go follow their socials!!!Smash Farm Nashville https://smashfarmmedia.com/Lil Skinny https://lilskinny.com/homeCJ Fields https://cjfieldofficial.com/Kyle Coulahan https://www.instagram.com/kyle_coulahan_music/?hl=en

This week I'm flying solo while Keith is out on the water but I've got your next birthday covered. From boat days and beach picnics to private chefs and hidden gems - these local ideas go way beyond the typical bar crawl. Let's celebrate - Island style!!!Here is my IG for fun Bday ideas https://www.instagram.com/kelly_the_concierge_girl

Tune in this week to hear what bars Keith and I hang out at. Two locals..... just hitting the local spots..... There is one that Keith didn't even want to tell you!!!Also, on Spotify, you can now subscribe to our podcast for ad free content AND get the episode right after we record it instead of waiting until Wednesday! Plus we are hoping to give you a little extra content once in a while. Only $4.99 a month

Are you coming to Key West in April or May in 2025? This is the show for you!! Tune in this week to hear about fun events in Key West for April and May of 2025. Plus tune in to hear about our life in general.

This week.... We are in busy season and can't get a show out weekly but still try to bring you some form of entertainment... We try at least hahaCheck out natewhiting.com for the book I was talking about and we will have him on the show soon. He deserves a whole show!!

This week we are talking about the rules of the road in Key West. This was inspired by the post on Kelly's Facebook where we saw a golf cart riding down the sidewalk and posted it. Go check it out and tell me what you think! Also make sure you give me a follow while you are there! https://www.facebook.com/KellyHopkins930

This week we are talking about fun bars and restaurants that on on rooftops in Key West. People ask us about this all of the time so I thought this would be a great show for you guys. Who doesn't LOVE a rooftop experience!? I sure do!! I can't wait to try a few of these!!!!

This week we worked until very late this evening and we ran out of time to record the podcast. If that's not the local side of Key West, I don't know where is! Sorry, and we will see you next week. ❤️

This week we are chatting about our business, our week, the floods this week and lots of other fun info!!!! check out: Theconcierge.com and https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12HCgtTEzDD/

SURPRISE and Happy Friday!!! We are releasing this episode early so you guys can be a part of the fun event coming up at The Perry on 02/27/2025! Tune in this week to learn about new updates on the Conch Republic Marine Army and the fun updates that have been happening with them!Thank you Captain Scat for coming on with us and THANK YOU for everything you do to keep our water clean!!!To donate https://www.conchrepublicmarinearmy.org/

Key West is such a GREAT island to visit solo. Lots of things to do, lots of people to meet and its on the safe side as far as islands go! Listen for a fun itinerary and please make sure you reach out to me Kelly@theconciergegirl if you need help. **ALSO Mention THIS show to Keith when you book a sandbar charter for $50.00 off. - You have to listen to the whole show to know what to say to get the $50.00 off!!!Here are the links to the hotels with discount codes https://www.thekeywesthotel.com/ Code -KELLY10 and https://www.keywesthistoricinns.com/ Use code CGirl for a discount and great rates

Tune in this week to learn about fun events happening in Key West in March of 2025. If you have an event planned that you want us to chat about, please email me at Kelly@theconciergegirl.com

This week, We are rum drinking our way around Key West. 2 distilleries and one full on rum bar.... This island is sooo amazing if you LOVE rum like we do. First Legal Rum Distillery https://www.keywestlegalrum.com/ Pilar: https://www.papaspilar.com/ The Rum Bar https://www.rumbarkeywest.com/ Here is the GO FUND ME for our friend that we lost in the DC plane crash. RIP Mikey. The world will miss you

This week we are talking about Super Bowl Sunday Parties in Key West!! Cant go wrong... football, food, drinks, friends..... in PARADISE! Here is the link to the Decimy family. Please donate if you can

This week we are talking to Jenn and Becky Scott about moving to Key West. They both have different stories and if you are thinking of moving here, you may relate to their stories!! Check it out. Thanks for sharing the show and their story! It helps our podcast grow!

This week I'm sitting down with Kirby Myers... no no... The Fabulous Kirby Myers. She's a mom, a wife, a business owner, she produces multiple events here in Key West, social media queen and even took to the stage to dance and host a show that I actually got to go see!!! She is also alcohol free and living her best life!! If it seems like this show would NOT be relatable to you because, well who could keep up..... you would be wrong. Kirby is one of the most relatable women I know. You would not believe all of the things she has done for this island!! Kirby.... We love you and thank you for being you! You truly are incredible. IG: Kirbysclosetkw •Missislandqueenkw •Pasionproject •Keysweekly.comSearch ‘Behind the Blonde' Book reference: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

This week tune in to hear about famous people who live and have lived in Key West... There may be one that is a shocker to hear about. - When people say don't move to your vacation spot..... this is what they mean. Thanks to Causal Monday for the info!

Happy New Year to all of you! We are taking the night off for a well-deserved break! See you next week and we hope you have an amazing 2025❤️

This week we are talking about the beaches in Key West. We get asked daily about the beaches. Are there beaches, what are the waves like, are the beaches good, what are the beaches like in Key West? Tune in to find out.

We asked on our socials, what do you want to know about us? Yall brought it! We picked out top few to answer on the show this week. We will definitely be doing this again! You can always ask us anything on Spotify if you listen there. Leave us a comment or question. Also dont forget we are picking our share winner at the end of the month so go to that post on socials, share, tag a friend and we will give out a free tumbler to one lucky winner!

This week tune in to hear all about how locals do Key West. Kelly is more of a Grinch and Keith is always in the spirit! (Seems backwards, we know) This week we are talking about fun things we like to do, our traditions and fun events going on. Make sure you leave a review on Apple or a comment if you are listening on Spotify. See if you can help Kelly get some Christmas Spirit!!

This week Kelly is her voice and we had an extremely busy week. We will try to get something out later in the week or we will see you next week! Sorry and just know that we love you guys so much.

This week we are talking about our Thanksgiving plans, fun stuff we have for sale including a NEW CHRISTMAS CANDLE! We are talking about our experience with The Conchrepublicmarinearmy.org and other things going on on our life. Happy Thanksgiving to you and I hope you guys are all thankful for the amazing things in your life! We LOVE YOU!

Tune in this week for all the Holiday goodness of Key West. I LOVE this time of year here!! So much to do and its just so pretty here. The weather, the lights, the water. Its Paradise!!!!

This week we are taking a day trip from Key West to other AMAZING places around the Keys!!! There is so much more to the Keys than Key West. Make sure you see the other amazing places here.

With the boat races, a hurricane, family in town and regular work we've been extremely busy. I hope you enjoy listening to us and the things going on in Key West and a little but about our life. See you next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we are talking about a few haunted places that you might not know about! Key West is full of scary ghost stories but do you know the one about the jail or what about the Porter Mansion? Tune in this week to hear some fun ghost stories! Happy Halloween to you guys

This week we are strolling around the Key West cemetery and sharing different interesting spots We use this website here. Please click it to get your map and more information on different cemetery noteworthy spots. Keywesttravelguide.com/key-west-cemetery-map-self-guided-tour --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we're talking about the events for November in 2024Also, we are doing a cleanup with the Conch Republic marine army on November 23, 2024 if you'd like to join us, please let me know by emailing me at kelly@theconciergegirls.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we are talking about Little Palm Island. This luxury property will spoil you from your head to your toes. Check out the island here https://www.littlepalmisland.com/. Let them know Kelly The Concierge Girl sent you!! **IF you would like to go to dinner or lunch there, please let me help you get set up. From the ride there to the experience. We can also offer a discount if you let us set it up and spoil you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

In this episode, we discuss the importance of hurricane preparation, share personal experiences with storms and the emotional impact they have had. We delve into essential supplies, food, and safety tips for weathering a hurricane, emphasizing the need for community responsibility and awareness of evacuation policies. And we talk highlight the significance of being prepared and the camaraderie that often arises during such events. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we are super late posting but I hope its worth it. We are testing our video podcast skills which obviously are not up to par yet haha. Check out the video on Youtube here https://youtu.be/ZlIihZB-lcE?si=LWyHxGnT5ndOVmD9 and let us know what you think. Should we do more of these? Polls attached to the podcast this week. Please let us know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we are talking about our vacation and also the restaurants that are closed for September and some fun discounts you can get in September! Check out this website for lots of information Keywestfoodfuide.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

It's my birthday today!!!! Make sure you listen this week to learn where to donate for my birthday cause!! We are very busy this week and didn't get to do full show but we do jibber jabber about jibber jabber lol see you next week

This week we are updating one of our most popular episodes to date..... Top 20 Key West Restaurants. Unfortunately some have closed or we have just found more places we love! Check this one out for some delicious places to eat! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we are talking to Brian Vest who runs The Conch Republic Marine Army. Brian started this charity after Hurricane Irma to help clean up the Florida Keys water ways. Please check out his website https://www.conchrepublicmarinearmy.org/ and donate if you can. Any amount helps! Check out their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/conchrepublicmarinearmy to see the work they do here. Also make sure you like and follow the page!! You can volunteer through us or either of these links. Locals and visitors are very welcome! Please take the time to listen to this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we are telling you all about the fun events in Key West for the months of September and October. Of course September is also Kelly's Birthday Month!! Lets celebrate!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we talked to a lot of people about why they moved to Key West. Some are funny, Some are emotional, some are serious and some are just so Key West!Great episode to learn about the vibe of the people who live here. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

Tune in this week to hear about everyone's weird experiences with Key West! That's what makes Key West so unique! “Wouldn't it be weird if the person next to you was normal”. Also, if you would like one of our new candles, “Sandbar Sunday” you can purchase it right here https://square.link/u/d9oPXVIm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we had too many technically difficulties to get the show on. I hope we can have these issues fixed this week. We love you! Thanks for understanding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we're talking about old-fashioned cocktails and amazing cocktail bars in Key West, Florida --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we asked you on social media what you would like to know about us or Key West or anything else! We are answering those questions here!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

Please enjoy this repeat podcast from 2022 about rainy Key West. It's still pretty up-to-date so I hope you enjoy this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

Tune in this week to hear the good and bad things about traveling to Key West in the summer! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

For everyone coming down this summer, check out this podcast and learn about the fun events happening in July and August in Key West, Florida. Check out theconciergegirl.com and shoot me a message if you would like some help planning your trip. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week tune in to hear about fun things to splurge on while you're in Key West. Also, you can reach out to me on our website theconciergegirl.com to book anything you hear on this show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we didn't want to NOT give you a podcast so we're just sharing our week with you! Enjoy and we love you guys. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

Check out the podcast this week for the best places to take those social media, worthy photos! You know you want to do it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week we're talking to the famous Paul Menta with “Key West First Legal Rum Distillery“ He's done so many things for Key West and now he gets to show off his culinary skills with Chef Gordon Ramsay on a show called Uncharted!! Premiering May 27 9:00 PM on Nat Geo! https://www.disneyplus.com/series/gordon-ramsay-uncharted/3UDBjRNsA7fq Also check out the distillery in Key West here: https://www.keywestlegalrum.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support

This week, tune in to hear about different affordable places to eat in Key West, Florida. ** This episode is dedicated to our great friend Daniel. We will miss you dearly my friend❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localsideofkeywest/support