Living in Key West

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 Support the Show.

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! We appreciate you watching here on Facebook, but don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast platform. We're everywhere. Until next week 🤍 Support the Show.

New Merch Store: House of the Week: 🎤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. Support the Show.

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. Support the Show.

New Merch Store: Houses of the week: Houses of the week: Check out our new website and let us know what you think! In episode 36 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate, Key West weather, regular season for lobster and other things going on in Key West. Welcome to episode 36 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. Support the Show.

New Merch Store: Check out our new website and let us know what you think! In episode 35 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate, Key West weather, regular season for lobster and other things going on in Key West. Welcome to episode 35 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. Support the Show.

Check out our new website and let us know what you think! New Merch Store!! In episode 34 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate, Key West ambassadors program, regular season for lobster and other things going on in Key West. Welcome to episode 34 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. Support the Show.

Check out our new website and let us know what you think! In episode 33 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate, mini season for lobster and other things going on in Key West. Welcome to episode 33 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. Support the Show.

Check the weather here! With hurricane season upon us we were especially excited to chat with Key West Weather Service head meteorologist Chip Kasper! Chip was a fun and engaging interviewee with fascinating insights about tropical weather. Throughout our chat Chip shared with us: 🌀 His best advice on tropical weather preparation 🌴 The role of community on the success of the preparation and recovery 🌀 His thoughts on living in the path of hurricanes and why understanding how to assess your own unique tropical weather risk is vitally important as a resident 🌴 What he thinks should be on every new Florida Keys home buyer's move-in checklist for tropical weather prep 🌀 The reputable and science-based resources he recommends to prepare and track storms as they form 🌴 The worst storm he's ever experienced in Key West 🌀 What the Key West weather team does when they have to hunker down at the weather service building during tropical weather 🌴 What the cone means and how to understand it 🌀 Why Hurricane Ian was a case study for how a little wobble can make a huge difference 🌴 and tons more interesting insights Our biggest thanks to Chip for taking the time to speak to us during what is the busiest time of year for him. Weather nerds unite! Support the Show.

Check out our new website and let us know what you think! House of the week! House of the week! In episode 32 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate, Ernest Hemingway days and other things. Welcome to episode 32of 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. Support the Show.

Check out our new website and let us know what you think! In episode 31 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate, and drug smuggling in Key West. Welcome to episode 31of 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. Support the Show.

Check out our new website! Have you ever wondered about moving to Key West or the Florida Keys? Well, we want to give you a little insight into some things you should probably know before you make the move. Key West is an incredible, beautiful, unique, island in the beautiful Florida Keys. There is so much to love about the Keys but there are also some specific considerations to living down here. Before you make the move it'll be good to get an idea of some of the most important aspects of creating a life down here: 🌴 The challenging housing market and how to navigate it 🌴 Tropical weather 🌴 The job market 🌴 What living in a resort town could mean for you 🌴 Challenging access to goods and care when living on an island 🌴 Avoiding Keys Disease ...and lots more We love our life in Key West and we absolutely love the Florida Keys. If you feel called to build a life here you should. But, be sure you take the time to understand life in the tropics and the unique challenges that can come along with it. You'll be glad you thought everything through ahead of time! Support the Show.

Check out our new website! In episode 30 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate, The Great Havana Hurricane of 1846, and fishing. Welcome to episode 30 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. Support the Show.

House of the Week 1023 Simonton Street! House of the Week 1423 Petronia Street! House of the Week 154 N Indies Drive! 100k Follower Giveaway! In episode 29 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate and our new listing at 1023 Simonton Street in Old Town Key West, whats going on in Key West this week and other stuff. Welcome to episode 29 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. Support the Show.

100k Follower Giveaway! Part 4: We are lucky enough to go live with our Tiktok friends every morning. Over the many months we have been doing these lives we noticed we get the same questions over and over. When we're walking the island it is tough to give the questions the attention and explanation they deserve, so we decided to do a series with all of our most frequently asked questions and their longer answers. We were so excited to dive into these questions because there's so much juicy info to get into about the island. We also get lots of questions about our journey to Key West, our life in Key West, our pups, and so much more. When we actually sat down to jot down the questions we were able to identify over 50 (and counting). We are pulling back the curtain and giving you all the details of our life and work on the island plus answering every Key West question we get repeatedly. This is episode one of what will probably end up being a five part series. Please be sure to comment with your questions and if we'll add them to this list. Support the Show.

House of the week 1023 Simonton Street! House of the week 518 Emma Street House of the week 18954 Acosta Trail 100k Follower Giveaway! In episode 28 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate and our new listing at 1023 Simonton Street in Old Town Key West. Only one block from Duval Street and much more. Welcome to episode 28 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. Support the Show.

One Love Food Truck Website One Love on Instagram One Love on Facebook Chef Clive on Instagram Chef Clive's website One Love Food Truck has been one of our favorite places to eat in the Keys since before we moved here. We have been visiting and looking forward to Chef Clive's culinary creations for years. Since moving to Key West we eat at One Love at least once a week and have had a chance to get to know One Love's founder, Chef Clive. Chef is a wonderful, kind, warm person and obviously an amazing chef. He and his team always have a smile on their faces and after getting a chance to sit and talk with him more during this interview we were able to understand why. Chef brings his positive encouraging attitude to all he does and has a team who has been with him for years. This is a true testament to the supportive, healthy environment he has created as a founder. The positivity and camaraderie shines through in the food and the vibes at One Love. To sit and enjoy a meal there is a treat every time. The food is absolutely delicious and entirely unique, combining Chef Clive's love of island cuisine with familiar favorites making the food accessible, delicious, and fun. The reggae music, bright decor, and endless array of plants provide a warmth and joy you can't find anywhere else. (Also, they're very dog friendly which we very much appreciate!) We already knew that we really liked Chef Clive, but getting to hear his "one pot meal" story of how he decided to become a chef, the story of moving from Jamaica to New York, how he ended up in Key West, the joy he takes in mentoring and leading his team, and the pride he has for his work and his mentees is wonderful. We even got a chance to hear a little bit about some of the special new projects Chef has up his sleeve. Hint: Hopefully you'll be able to pick up a little piece of One Love for yourself no matter where you're listening from... You are really going to enjoy this episode! Leave us a comment and let us know what you think and don't forget to follow Chef and One Love on social media. When you're in Key West there are a few ways you can try Chef Clive's food: 🚐 Visit One Love Food Truck 🔪 Hire Chef Clive as a private chef 🍴 Hire Chef Clive for a catering job Support the Show.

House of the week 1023 Simonton Street! Enter our 100k Follower Giveaway! In episode 27 we tell you a little about what's going on in Key West this week. Also, we talk about some real estate and our new listing at 1023 Simonton Street in Old Town Key West. Only one block from Duval Street! We also tease about a 100k follower giveaway and the 2023 Bubbas. Welcome to episode 27 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. Support the Show.

Check the weather here! With hurricane season upon us we were especially excited to chat with Key West Weather Service head meteorologist Chip Kasper! Chip was a fun and engaging interviewee with fascinating insights about tropical weather. Throughout our chat Chip shared with us: 🌀 His best advice on tropical weather preparation 🌴 The role of community on the success of the preparation and recovery 🌀 His thoughts on living in the path of hurricanes and why understanding how to assess your own unique tropical weather risk is vitally important as a resident 🌴 What he thinks should be on every new Florida Keys home buyer's move-in checklist for tropical weather prep 🌀 The reputable and science-based resources he recommends to prepare and track storms as they form 🌴 The worst storm he's ever experienced in Key West 🌀 What the Key West weather team does when they have to hunker down at the weather service building during tropical weather 🌴 What the cone means and how to understand it 🌀 Why Hurricane Ian was a case study for how a little wobble can make a huge difference 🌴 and tons more interesting insights Our biggest thanks to Chip for taking the time to speak to us during what is the busiest time of year for him. Weather nerds unite! Support the Show.

To support Ted please book a tour and buy his book (or buy a bunch and gift them!) Links to everything are below. If you would like to book a tour with Ted follow this link and book a tour Wednesday through Sunday: https://keywestghostandmysteriestour.com/key-west-ghost-mysteries-tour/ Buy Ted's latest book here: https://a.co/d/fpkleoH Follow Ted on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernmostted/ Follow Ted on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSouthernmostTed/ Follow Ted on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@southernmostted Ted Messimer, aka Southernmost Ted, is a Key West icon. After moving to the island a few decades back, Ted dove headfirst into learning all he could about the island the paranormal activity on the island. His interest in the paranormal originates in childhood and after moving to one of the most haunted cities in the US Ted's inner kid took full advantage! These days Ted guides small groups on walking ghost tours five nights a week (Wednesday through Sunday) with Key West Ghosts and Mysteries tour company. Ted's tours are 90 minutes and they are packed with incredible stories and exceptionally interesting and spooky demonstrations of paranormal activity and energy. We are ghost tour connoisseurs and Ted is at the top of our list as far as guides. He's funny and incredibly knowledgable. Ted's tours are great even for the non-believers because they are packed with so much interesting Key West history, apart from the ghost stories. During our conversation we covered: 🌴 What brought Ted to Key West 👻 Some of his best spooky/paranormal stories both work and personal 🌴 His weekend role as key lime pie slinger and point of sale man at The Key Lime Pie Bakery 👻 His incredibly prolific path as an author 🌴 His recent diagnosis and brave battle with brain cancer and 👻 His latest book on his battle with cancer and his exceptionally unique perspective as a ghost guide examining his own life and mortality To say that we could have continued talking with Ted all day is an absolute understatement. His story, his love for the island, his knowledge of this incredible place we call home and the people who lived here before (and may still be hanging around), and his endlessly positive outlook about life in the face of a harrowing diagnosis made this one of the most inspiring, interesting, and fun conversations we have ever had the pleasure of having. We are so grateful to Ted for spending time with us and so graciously and openly sharing his world. It is evident that Ted's goal is to do good with his work and needless to say he is constantly putting good out into the world. Keep it up, Ted! Support the Show.