Living in Key West

Happy October from Key West! 🎃🌴☕️

Grab your coffee because we have plenty to talk about this morning.

We’re kicking things off with a little college football chatter, making our picks for some of the best games this weekend and, arguably more importantly, talking about what we’re cooking and eating while we watch. 🏈

We’re also tackling one of October’s most divisive questions. Candy corn. Are you eating it or throwing it directly in the trash? 😂

Then we’re talking about our attempts to go a little more analog, sharing some book recommendations, and discussing just how rainy Key West has been lately.

But our biggest conversation today is about something anyone who lives in or visits the Keys has probably encountered: sargassum.

What exactly is causing the sargassum problem? Why has there been so much of it? What is Key West doing about it? What solutions are being explored, and what can we learn from the way other places around the world are dealing with it?

It’s one of those complicated island issues without a simple answer, so we’re digging into what’s happening and what could potentially be done about it.

College football, books, candy corn, island life and a deep dive into one of the biggest environmental challenges facing Key West.

Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴

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Grab your coffee and Wake Up in Key West with us. ☕️🌴

Today’s episode has a little bit of everything that makes life in the Keys interesting.

We’re talking about the recent traffic snafu on Duval Street, giving you the latest update in Greg’s ongoing beach chair saga, and reminding you about our Guide to Key West for anyone planning a trip to the island.

Then we’re talking real estate and heading up the Keys for a conversation about something that can be confusing if you’re considering buying in the Lower Keys. What does boating and open water access actually look like depending on where you buy? We’re breaking down why location matters and some of the things you’ll want to understand before choosing an island or neighborhood.

And finally, a little Key West trivia leads us into one of the island’s most legendary stories. The curious case of Bum Farto. 👀

Key West life, local stories, real estate, island history and whatever else we happen to get into that morning.

Pour another cup and come hang out with us. ☕️🌴

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We’re back and we have a lot to catch up on. 🌴☕️

In today’s episode, we’re sharing what’s been going on with us lately, including our road trip to Auburn to watch the Gators come home with a win 🐊, what life has been looking like back on the island, and the fact that somehow going to the beach multiple times a week has become a completely normal part of our lives.

We’re also talking about what’s next for the podcast. Going forward, you can Wake Up in Key West with us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. More conversations about island life, what’s happening around Key West, real estate, and whatever else we happen to get into.

And for those of you looking ahead at another long, cold winter… consider this your reminder that you don’t actually have to spend all of them that way. 😉

If owning a home in Key West or anywhere in the Florida Keys has been somewhere in the back of your mind, reach out. We’d love to help you explore what island life could look like for you.

Grab your coffee and come hang out with us. ☕️🌴

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Keys real estate is heating up 🔥 + bread talk 🍞 + rescue pups 🐾 + weather + new restaurant spots 🍽️🌴

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Welcome back to the Living in Key West Podcast — your inside look at real life in the Florida Keys! 🏡✨

This episode is a big one. We’re sharing the story behind launching our own Florida Keys real estate brokerage and what it means for our future, our agents, and our community. We also talk about bringing on agents, current real estate trends, and iconic Florida Keys events happening this season.

We cover:

🏝️ Starting our own brokerage & growing the team across the Florida Keys

🏠 Real estate market updates and what’s next for buyers and sellers

🎭 Fantasy Fest and island celebrations

🚤 Power Boat Races and why locals love this time of year

🐶 Remembering Winnie and honoring the heart of our journey

Whether you’re dreaming of moving to the Florida Keys, buying or selling property, or just love island life — this episode gives a candid look behind the scenes of living and working in paradise.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly conversations about Florida Keys living, real estate, and building a business from the ground up.

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TikTok: @livinginkeywest

Website: https://theislandcollectiverealty.com

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We're baaaaack! Let's call it season 2. Feels good to get back to the podcast. Come catch up and hear what's going on these days.

🏝️ Key Lime Festival deets along with what we're going to be doing.
🏠 New listings we've got on an off the island (lots of price points!)
🌊 The Bubbas-We're in the top three and need your daily vote!

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This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Jen Golbeck mama of 

The Golden Ratio pack. If you aren't following them on socials you simply must. They go by @TheGoldenRatio4 across all platforms.

In addition to being the most amazing rescue mama, Jen is an accomplished researcher, professor, speaker (TEDx!) and author. Her newest book, The Purest Bond: Understanding the Human–Canine Connection, is coming out on November 14th. However, you can preorder it on Amazon or even better support a local Key West bookstore and purchase from Books & Books (links in comments.)

Jen is also holding book signing events in support of The Purest Bond's release in Winter Park and Key West as of now. Her precious angel rescue babies may even make some appearances! You can get details about the book signings on their socials as well.

On this episode we discuss:

🐶 How Jen and her hubby got into Golden rescue

🐶 The inspiration and details of The Purest Bond

🐶 How the pack likes living in the Florida Keys (and how they landed in the Keys originally. Hint: Little Palm Island is involved!🦌)

🐶 What Jen wishes other people knew about the work of rescuing hospice and medically-needy pups

🐶 Jen's fascinating thoughts on pet loss, grief, and what we could do better to support the pet grieving process in our society

🐶 The wonderful work of their 501(c)(3), The Golden Ratio Foundation, and how they pay it forward by supporting not only other medically needy pups but groundbreaking research to stop medical challenges before they start as well

...and tons more.

Wondering how you can help?

📖 Preorder Jen's book (or 10!)

💵 Give as you are able to The Golden Ratio Foundation

💛 Follow The Golden Ratio pack on socials and interact with their content

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Things are starting to get busier on the island as we look toward fall, snowbirds, Fantasy Fest, and everything else the last three months of the year bring. This week on the podcast we discuss:

🐴 Key West mounted police unit (volunteering with the horses!)
🏠 An exciting new listing we just put on the market Friday for under $700k
⚓️ This week's Key West Ambassador's field trip to Naval Air Station Key West (thank you to all who serve...we are so grateful!)
👻 Our brand new limited edition Halloween merch
✨ and so much more. This one was jam packed because it's been such a full couple of weeks and we love sharing with you!

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Until next week 🤍

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🎤Join us for this week's Living In Key West podcast. We're chatting all things Key West including but not limited to:

🐴 Key West's mounted unit (did you know know KW had a mounted unit?!)
🏠 Our listing on 1023 Simonton (adorable Old Town townhome with low HOAs)
🌸 The latest in Orchid Greg's collecting adventures (iykyk)
🤍 The 9/11 memorial happening at the Key West Firehouse Museum
...and more

You can also download and listen to wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, etc.)

Something you want us to talk about? Don't hestiate to let us know.

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New Merch Store:

Houses of the week:

Check out our new website and let us know what you think!

In episode 37 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about Jimmy Buffett, some real estate, Hurricane Idalia, our new newsletter, and other things going on in Key West.

Welcome to episode 37 of our Living In Key West podcast! We are so excited to bring you island life via podcast. On our show we'll keep you caught up on what's happening in Key West, what the real estate market is doing locally and properties we're really excited about, plus insider chats with Conchs, and deep dives on the history of this beautiful island paradise.

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