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The Local Side of Key West

The Local Side of Key West

By Kelly Hopkins

This is how the locals do Key West! Stay tuned for interviews, events and just all-around amazing things to do from a local point of view
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Repeat: Mocktails

The Local Side of Key WestDec 06, 2023

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Repeat: Mocktails

Repeat: Mocktails

We are doing a repeat episode this week, so enjoy it and we’ll see you next week
Dec 06, 202332:16
Pilar Rum
Nov 29, 202348:03
Thanksgiving dinner in Key West, 2023

Thanksgiving dinner in Key West, 2023

Tune in this week, to learn about some of the great place is having Thanksgiving dinner!
Nov 22, 202320:05
The Travel Week

The Travel Week

This week it’s all about our Maryland vacation… aaand some fun facts about traveling to Key West. Hey! At least we didn’t give you a repeat again lol.
Nov 15, 202333:12
Key West Sports Bars

Key West Sports Bars

Tune in this week to hear all about some fun places to watch sports in Key West Florida!!
Nov 08, 202328:47
Funny Facebook Questions and an Announcement

Funny Facebook Questions and an Announcement

This week we are reading some of the “locals pages“ question and answers. These people are a trip!! Also, listen for our new announcement.
Nov 01, 202330:12
Haunted Capt Tony’s

Haunted Capt Tony’s

This week it’s all about the famous Captain Tony’s in Key West, Florida and all of the reasons that make that place extremely haunted! Don’t touch the tree! Find out why now!!!
Oct 25, 202332:47
Did You Know These Were Haunted?

Did You Know These Were Haunted?

This week it’s all about the places in Key West that you might not have known, were VERY haunted! These are some of the scariest places in the United States and you’ve probably walked through most of them, and not even known that someone was watching you!
Oct 18, 202342:33
Key West Haunted Bars and Restaurants
Oct 11, 202324:07
Haunted Hotels in Key West

Haunted Hotels in Key West

Check out the Haunted Hotels you can stay in here in Key West Florida. If you have ever have stayed in any of them, please let me know if you have had any haunted experiences.
Oct 04, 202319:37
Key West and Us

Key West and Us

This week it’s all about what we’re up to and info on this gorgeous island that we live on! We love Key West! Share it with us!
Sep 27, 202335:30
Fantasy Fest 2023 and other October events

Fantasy Fest 2023 and other October events

Join us this week and hear about fun October, events and all about Fantasy Fest 2023! Uniforms and unicorns is the theme and I’m still looking for a costume! Have you been to Fantasy Fest? What do you think?
Sep 20, 202350:55
Lower Keys Restaurants

Lower Keys Restaurants

Have you heard of these restaurants in the lower keys? This one is all about the restaurants between Stock Island and Marathon. Take a drive with us……. ** The name of the social media creator is “Kreative Chick” I accidentally said it was Kreation Chick. I apologize https://www.canva.com/design/DAE4iObN4MY/x5lbAQ8XZVyipw3n8a597g/view?utm_content=DAE4iObN4MY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
Sep 13, 202351:33
Rock, Country and In Between! (Festivals)
Sep 06, 202301:03:35
13 Amazing Key West Brunch Spots

13 Amazing Key West Brunch Spots

This week is all about some of the most popular and some of the least known brunch spots in Key West. ❤️ Sidenote – our prayers go out to all of the people affected by hurricane Idalia. We pray you guys make it through the hurricane safely. Please keep them all in your prayers.
Aug 30, 202335:08
Q&A

Q&A

This week we asked you to write in and ask us questions and we are answering them all on the show!
Aug 23, 202357:34
Bonus Episode: Ask Us Anything!

Bonus Episode: Ask Us Anything!

We are doing a Q&A podcast coming up!! We would like you to send any questions you have about Key West, us, our businesses, Key West businesses in general or even where the best key lime pie is. Please send any questions you have to “localsideadventures@yahoo.com
Aug 19, 202302:35
Cruise ship visitors

Cruise ship visitors

Are you visiting on a cruise ship? Here are some fun tips and things Not to do when you come!
Aug 16, 202333:18
Sidewalk poetry in Key West

Sidewalk poetry in Key West

Did you know there was poetry stamped into the sidewalks of Key West? There is! To do this week to find out where they are and make it your mission to see a few of them next time you are here. https://openkeywest.com/sidewalk-poetry/#:~:text=The%20Sidewalk%20Poetry%20project%20was,the%20City%20of%20Key%20West.
Aug 09, 202328:47
10 facts I bet you didn’t know about Key West

10 facts I bet you didn’t know about Key West

Thank you Jenn Scott for writing our podcast this week! It’s 10 interesting facts about Key West
Aug 02, 202319:16
We are interviewing each other!

We are interviewing each other!

This week we thought we would interview each other so we could help everyone get to know us a little better.
Jul 26, 202353:06
Nature and animals in the Florida Keys

Nature and animals in the Florida Keys

Tune in this week, to hear a podcast written by our friend Sara who loves nature and the animals in the keys as much as I do! Thank you Sara for writing this podcast and I hope you guys enjoy it
Jul 19, 202333:07
Interview: Birgitt Van Wormer - Island Concierge

Interview: Birgitt Van Wormer - Island Concierge

This week check out our interview with Birgitt Van Wormer, who wrote the book “Island Concierge”, which takes place in Key West and is loosely based on my job! Buy her book on Amazon today and locally at “Books & Books” in Key West August 2023!! Check out her site here: https://birgittvanwormer.com/
Jul 12, 202345:59
Events for July and August 2023

Events for July and August 2023

Tune in this week to hear about the events for July and August 2023! We have a guest host this week: Jenn Scott
Jul 05, 202336:01
A 20 year olds journey to Key West

A 20 year olds journey to Key West

Tune in this week, to hear all about the journey of someone who is only 20 years old and decided to completely change gears in her life, move to Key West and figure out what she’s going to do with her life from here on out!
Jun 28, 202343:39
Taking Kids to Key West

Taking Kids to Key West

This week tune in to hear about all the fun places to take your kids of all ages around the island of Key West!
Jun 21, 202347:15
History of the conch!

History of the conch!

Tune in this week and learn all about the history of Key West and the conch shell
Jun 14, 202325:43
Restaurants we love

Restaurants we love

This week, we thought the old restaurant podcast needed a facelift! So this week we talk about so many restaurants we love. Please call me to make reservations at these restaurants!
Jun 07, 202351:44
Unique to Key West

Unique to Key West

This week we are talking about all the fun things that are unique to Key West! Don’t forget to leave us a review on Apple or even a voice message on Spotify!
May 31, 202342:19
Answering those burning Key West Questions

Answering those burning Key West Questions

This week we’re diving deep into the Key West Facebook world to answer your burning Key West Questions!
May 24, 202346:50
Events May and June 2023

Events May and June 2023

Tune in this week for some fun events in May and June 2023
May 17, 202346:08
What’s New in Key West

What’s New in Key West

Tune in this week to hear about new venues and restaurants in Key West. Can’t wait to try them all!!
May 10, 202332:21
Fans/friends interview us!

Fans/friends interview us!

Listen to our friends, Dan and Betsy, interview us! What questions would you guys ask us?
May 03, 202332:51
Only in a Key West

Only in a Key West

This week is totally different from anything we have ever done! Please welcome our cohosts, Dan and Betsy and our podcast crashers. Literally lol this podcast is full of just the things that make Key West, Key West! Enjoy
Apr 26, 202353:40
Take a history tour!
Apr 19, 202325:28
How locals vacation

How locals vacation

Listen this week to hear how two locals vacation to Key Largo!
Apr 12, 202344:50
The one about nothing

The one about nothing

We had to take a little break tonight. Please forgive us!! Take this week and go back through the shows and listen to one that you’ve never heard before! See you next week
Apr 05, 202305:33
Key West Destination Weddings with The Scotts

Key West Destination Weddings with The Scotts

Tune in this week to learn some helpful tips on destination weddings to Key West and some fun information from our friends who are also soon to be locals.
Mar 29, 202332:33
So local, we may get in trouble

So local, we may get in trouble

Tune in this week to hear some pretty secret local spots!!
Mar 22, 202333:15
Weekly happenings in Key West

Weekly happenings in Key West

This week it’s all about reoccurring events at different bars, restaurants, parks etc. Want to know what to do on a Monday? Tune in. *** if you have anything to add to the list, please feel free to send us a message. **** also, if we double our listenership in the next two weeks, we will spill the beans on a hot local spot that we never talk about
Mar 15, 202323:04
April Events 2023

April Events 2023

Tune in this week to hear about events happening in April!!
Mar 08, 202327:44
Key West March Events

Key West March Events

Tune in this week to hear all about local and fun events taking place in March in Key West in 2023!
Mar 01, 202324:04
Random Local Info

Random Local Info

This week it was super late when we started our podcast so we thought we would tell you random local info! Enjoy
Feb 22, 202331:39
Great Local Spots vs Famous Spots

Great Local Spots vs Famous Spots

Happy Valentines Day!!! This week we are comparing hot spots to local spots!
Feb 15, 202333:41
Key West Airport info

Key West Airport info

Tune in this week to hear info about the Key West airport and a few tips about traveling here.
Feb 08, 202329:21
Festivals, Jimmy and a Tailgate Party

Festivals, Jimmy and a Tailgate Party

This week it’s all about the festivals that are still going on, Jimmy Buffett, and a tailgate party!
Feb 01, 202319:01
Interview with Brad. A captain, a vlogger and a legend!
Jan 25, 202348:23
Our Favorite Music Venues and Rok Island Fest

Our Favorite Music Venues and Rok Island Fest

Join us this week to hear about our favorite music venues, and Rok Island fest fun.
Jan 18, 202330:55
Big Things in Little Key West (Festivals)
Jan 11, 202322:15
What’s one question you’d ask a local?

What’s one question you’d ask a local?

What’s one question you would ask a local? Tune in this week to find out.
Jan 04, 202340:49