It was a busy weekend in the world of "All Things Key Lime." Kermit's is proud to have participated in 3 VERY different events on one fun-filled weekend. First, right outside Kermit's front door in Key West, Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe was proud to once again sponsor Scott Free Racing, who, despite spinning out their boat and ending the day early, took 3rd in the 2012 World Championships! Way to go, Stephen and Steve!
Its next destination was Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet, FL for "Paddle Out Poverty" SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) and kayak races benefiting Entrust which is an organization that trains amateurs to fight poverty in developing countries. The burgers featured Kermit's products which were enjoyed by so many people at the barbecue. The winner at the auction would be extremely satisfied with the tasty reward. Another paddling event is being planned in April by Entrust. So get ready for it!
There was an interesting contest on November 10, a weekend when the yearly Kermit's Key Lime Pie Eating competition at Volusia County Fair and Youth Expo proved to be a stupendous success for the contestants and the visitors. What would the contest be? The one who manages to eat the pie first without using the hands, wins!
More than two decades ago, Kermit Carpenter started offering smoothies at a small stand he opened in front of Key West's Papa's Restaurant when he served as its bookkeeper. Kermit needed to begin something new when the head chef took off, so with sister Anita and brother-in-law John he decided on a high quality business that was indigenous to Key West. His Key West Key Lime Pie Shoppe opened to serve gourmet treats and Key Lime items.
When the Shoppe first opened on the corner of Elizabeth and Greene, the price was right, but the location was right across from a sewage pumping station. The good news was that it was also right on the bight - a Key West waterfront area. The City of Key West had great plans for the area. Kermit, Anita, and John all agreed, if they could survive the next few years, the site would be a premier location.
Before the Shoppe opened for business, Kermit and Anita drove to Maryland to visit their parents. During the long drive, they made a list of everything they could think of that could contain Key Lime. This list would provide the blueprint for the gradual expansion of Kermit's Key Lime product line.
By 2003, Kermit's was becoming very successful. John joined as Managing Director after returning from the military, as Kermit's customer base expanded and manufacturing costs lowered, the DeLand production facility and showroom was created. This well-run 10,000 square foot facility consists of a shop, warehouse and production kitchen and is a mainstay of Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe, as it supports the in-store and website business and customers from there.
It was in 2011 when Kermit had the privilege of making a claim on Duval Street, that helped a bigger number of Key West tourists enjoy a mouth-watering chance to try Kermit's product. Now you have more chances to get as close as you want to a slurpy key lime pie on a stick oozing with Belgian chocolate.
Its next destination was Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet, FL for "Paddle Out Poverty" SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) and kayak races benefiting Entrust which is an organization that trains amateurs to fight poverty in developing countries. The burgers featured Kermit's products which were enjoyed by so many people at the barbecue. The winner at the auction would be extremely satisfied with the tasty reward. Another paddling event is being planned in April by Entrust. So get ready for it!
There was an interesting contest on November 10, a weekend when the yearly Kermit's Key Lime Pie Eating competition at Volusia County Fair and Youth Expo proved to be a stupendous success for the contestants and the visitors. What would the contest be? The one who manages to eat the pie first without using the hands, wins!
More than two decades ago, Kermit Carpenter started offering smoothies at a small stand he opened in front of Key West's Papa's Restaurant when he served as its bookkeeper. Kermit needed to begin something new when the head chef took off, so with sister Anita and brother-in-law John he decided on a high quality business that was indigenous to Key West. His Key West Key Lime Pie Shoppe opened to serve gourmet treats and Key Lime items.
When the Shoppe first opened on the corner of Elizabeth and Greene, the price was right, but the location was right across from a sewage pumping station. The good news was that it was also right on the bight - a Key West waterfront area. The City of Key West had great plans for the area. Kermit, Anita, and John all agreed, if they could survive the next few years, the site would be a premier location.
Before the Shoppe opened for business, Kermit and Anita drove to Maryland to visit their parents. During the long drive, they made a list of everything they could think of that could contain Key Lime. This list would provide the blueprint for the gradual expansion of Kermit's Key Lime product line.
By 2003, Kermit's was becoming very successful. John joined as Managing Director after returning from the military, as Kermit's customer base expanded and manufacturing costs lowered, the DeLand production facility and showroom was created. This well-run 10,000 square foot facility consists of a shop, warehouse and production kitchen and is a mainstay of Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe, as it supports the in-store and website business and customers from there.
It was in 2011 when Kermit had the privilege of making a claim on Duval Street, that helped a bigger number of Key West tourists enjoy a mouth-watering chance to try Kermit's product. Now you have more chances to get as close as you want to a slurpy key lime pie on a stick oozing with Belgian chocolate.
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