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
The Local Side of Key WestJan 26, 2022
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Instagram-able Key West
Check out the podcast this week for the best places to take those social media, worthy photos! You know you want to do it!
May 29, 202426:20
Talking Rum with Paul Menta
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! www.disneyplus.com/series/gordon-ramsay-uncharted/3UDBjRNsA7fq Also check out the distillery in Key West here: www.keywestlegalrum.com/
May 22, 202401:35:37
16 Affordable places to eat in Key West
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❤️
May 15, 202433:33
Mother’s Day pop-up on May 10, 2024
Come and say hi to Keith and I at the Hemingway Social Club at 201 Simonton st. Papa tribute to mamas! A Mother’s Day pop-up. Lots of vendors and rum drinks! What else could you want. Come and get your gift for your mom and drink rum!
May 09, 202400:36
Whats New in Key West
Tune in this week for some new restaurants and bars that have opened in Key West and a few that are moving or closed!
May 08, 202425:39
No podcast this week
We are still in the process of moving and it is exhausting. We did not have time to do any podcasts this week. We love you and thank you for understanding. See you next week.❤️
May 01, 202401:27
Debunking Roadhouse
This week we thought it would be fun to debunk all of the 2024 roadhouse scenes! Got some information from this website www.atlasofwonders.com/2024/03/glass-key-where-was-road-house-filmed.html?m=1
Apr 24, 202428:10
Key West Etiquette
This week tune in to hear about some fun Key West etiquette tips! Buy candles here ——->. No Boat Bananas: https://square.link/u/5GNLWaAJ. Relax Key West: https://square.link/u/JT2MrTGq
Apr 17, 202446:51
Art with Majowicz
This week we are interviewing Dave Majowicz. Dave is an amazing artist, art teacher at the school, teaches paint classes, shucks oysters, has two kids and a wife, helps his son through Boy Scouts and coaches T-ball! And I thought we were busy! Dave also made our logo for the podcast for seasons three and four and made Keith’s business logo. What an incredible human. Please go click his link and sign up for his classes when you guys come to town or if you’re local go support a local! davemajoart.com/. Also check out his paint classes here on Instagram. www.instagram.com/ocean.side.art?igsh=dmRydDRhbmFwbXh0
Apr 10, 202451:18
April 2024 Key West Events
This week we are talking about all of the events in April 2024 in Key West Florida
Apr 03, 202424:20
Take Your Friend to Work Day
This week we are jibber jabbering about jibber jabber! The real life of a Key West local.
Mar 27, 202432:28
Keith interview on The Backyard of Key West Podcast ….II
Finishing up Keith‘s amazing interview on the Backyards of Key West Podcast! Thank you so much Mark for having us on! You can listen to the backyards of Key West Podcast here podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backyards-of-key-west-podcast-with-mark-baratto/id1473488786
Mar 20, 202445:05
Keiths Interview on the Backyards of Key West Podcast
Listen to the Backyards of Key West podcast every single Friday podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backyards-of-key-west-podcast-with-mark-baratto/id1473488786
Mar 13, 202452:18
Planning a Weekend Itinerary in Key West
This week we are showing you some fun things you could do over a weekend trip in Key West! It’s easy to squeeze in history, fun and waters sports!
Mar 06, 202445:21
Key West Candle Company
This week we’re interviewing Deejay with Key West Candle Company! Check her out ➡️Web: keywestcandlecompany.com/ IG: www.instagram.com/keywestcandlecompany?igsh=emgweHc0d2Zza2lq Facebook: www.facebook.com/KeyWestCandleCo?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Feb 28, 202450:06
March 2024 Events
This week we’re talking about all the fun March events in 2024!! Please make sure you’re sharing the podcast every week!
Feb 21, 202443:11
Key West for Lovers!
Happy Valentine’s Day! This week we got lucky and our podcast actually fell on Valentine’s Day. We are talking all of the romantic things to do in Key West.
Feb 14, 202433:14
The Key West Aquarium
Join us this week to hear all about the fun Key West aquarium and how locals see it! We also have family in town to tell you about their experience at the aquarium with their little one!
Feb 07, 202435:17
Driving Down The Keys
Drive down the Keys with us and learn about amazing places to stop along the way. Parks, restaurants and even dolphins! This one is packed full of vacation info
Jan 31, 202445:21
February Events and The Super Bowl in Key West
Tune in this week to hear about all the fun February events, and where to watch the Super Bowl
Jan 24, 202431:07
12 Beach Camping Sites in the Keys
Join us this week while we talk about 12 beach camping sites In The Keys! We were also live on Facebook so go check out that video.
Jan 17, 202437:11
Under the Weather
Keith got important announcements this week! Other than that we are pretty much going to have to skip this week due to Kelly being under the weather. Please listen to the announcement and we’ll see you next week.
Jan 10, 202402:43
Its Festival Season!!
This week we we are talking about three big festivals happening in January! You have to get to these! 🤘🏼Rok Island www.rokislandfest.com/ 🎸Mile 0. www.mile0fest.com/lineup 🤠https://www.keywesternfest.com/
Jan 03, 202446:38
New Years Eve in Key West FL
This week we are talking about New Years events in Key West FL! **Great Scott Customs www.instagram.com/greatscott_customs?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== **Key West Candle Co keywestcandlecompany.com/
Dec 20, 202334:27
Happy in Marathon
This week we are talking about our amazing stay at happyinthekeys.com in Marathon Florida. Also our a wonderful experience with “The Golden Road“. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @ Theggoldenroad theggoldenroad.com/
Dec 13, 202337:02
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
This week it’s all about our Pilar rum tour and a lot of information about The concierge Girl and what we’ve been to! www.papaspilar.com/
Nov 29, 202348:03
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
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
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
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
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?
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
Tune in this week to hear all about the most haunted bars and restaurants in Key West Florida. Thanks to hauntedkeywest.com for the info.
Oct 11, 202324:07
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
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
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
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)
This week we are interviewing Kimberly Brian. She is the marketing guru for Rok Island, Mile 0 and The Key Western! Whether you listen to country or rock ‘n’ roll or anything in between, one of these festivals is for you! Enjoy the interview and please check out the links below: www.rokislandfest.com/ * www.mile0fest.com/ * www.keywesternfest.com/
Sep 06, 202301:03:35
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
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!
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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