Kudos to Stephen and Steve! It turned out to be a hectic weekend for the Kermit's "All Things Key Lime" after taking part in three unique events. Right before their Shoppe in Key West Kermit's Shoppe felt great to sponsor Scott Free Racing and ended up third in the 2012 world championship in spite of some hiccups experienced!
After that, they went to Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet, FL, where they participated in activities like kayak and paddleboard races for "Paddle Out Poverty," an event which supported the organization Entrust; the organization helps support emerging entrepreneurs in poorer nations improve their economic status. Kermit's products were available at the barbecue, to the delight of all, and one lucky attendee at the silent auction even won a basket full of Kermit's products! Word is that Entrust will be bringing the fun back for another event this April.
And finally on Saturday, November 10th, at the Volusia County Fair and Youth expo, Kermit's Key Lime Pie Eating Contest was held. It was the first annual such contest and proved to be a thrilling sight for visitors and a challenge for those participating. There were only two rules to follow, no hands allowed and the first to finish wins the prize.
More than 20 years ago, when he was Papa's bookkeeper Kermit Carpenter started to sell smoothies before a restaurant in key West. One day the master chef being absent Kermit was left alone to look out for a new adventure. So long he had been racking his brains along with his sister Anita and her husband John to offer a high quality gourmet food and that was the reason for the advent of Kermit's Key West Key Lime Pie Shoppe.
The City of Key West had beautiful plan for the region. Kermit, Anita and John did subscribe to the thought that if they could pull off for some more time, the site would be in great demand. When the Shoppe was inaugurated in a corner of Elizabeth and Greene, the price was found suitable, but what kept them worried was that it was opposite a sewage pumping station. But the bright part was that it was close to Key West waterfront area.
Kermit and Anita were on their way to Maryland to pay a visit to their parents before the shop was opened for business. As they were driving, they compiled a list of things which was likely to have Key Lime as an ingredient. This list would be of immense help by supplying the blueprint for the purpose of gradually expanding Kermit's Key Lime product line.
Rewind to 2003, and Kermit's was bursting at the seams. John came onboard as Managing Director after his military career, and due to the economies of shipping to his growing internet customer base and lower manufacturing costs the DeLand production facility and showroom were born. The DeLand location contains a Shoppe, warehouse and production kitchen in 10,000 square feet of space. Best of all, in DeLand they have a superb group of folks who make the business run. For the past couple of years, Kermit has been able to invest in a small core of truly wonderful people. They are now the mainstay of Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe. From the DeLand location, Kermit not only supports his own shoppes, but also ship the website orders and support his wholesale customers.
The possibility arose in 2011 of opening on Duval Street, which would let an additional number of Key West visitors experience Kermit's Key Lime treats. Kermit is in two Key West spots, so you'll always be near a Belgian chocolate dipped piece of key lime pie on a stick!
After that, they went to Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet, FL, where they participated in activities like kayak and paddleboard races for "Paddle Out Poverty," an event which supported the organization Entrust; the organization helps support emerging entrepreneurs in poorer nations improve their economic status. Kermit's products were available at the barbecue, to the delight of all, and one lucky attendee at the silent auction even won a basket full of Kermit's products! Word is that Entrust will be bringing the fun back for another event this April.
And finally on Saturday, November 10th, at the Volusia County Fair and Youth expo, Kermit's Key Lime Pie Eating Contest was held. It was the first annual such contest and proved to be a thrilling sight for visitors and a challenge for those participating. There were only two rules to follow, no hands allowed and the first to finish wins the prize.
More than 20 years ago, when he was Papa's bookkeeper Kermit Carpenter started to sell smoothies before a restaurant in key West. One day the master chef being absent Kermit was left alone to look out for a new adventure. So long he had been racking his brains along with his sister Anita and her husband John to offer a high quality gourmet food and that was the reason for the advent of Kermit's Key West Key Lime Pie Shoppe.
The City of Key West had beautiful plan for the region. Kermit, Anita and John did subscribe to the thought that if they could pull off for some more time, the site would be in great demand. When the Shoppe was inaugurated in a corner of Elizabeth and Greene, the price was found suitable, but what kept them worried was that it was opposite a sewage pumping station. But the bright part was that it was close to Key West waterfront area.
Kermit and Anita were on their way to Maryland to pay a visit to their parents before the shop was opened for business. As they were driving, they compiled a list of things which was likely to have Key Lime as an ingredient. This list would be of immense help by supplying the blueprint for the purpose of gradually expanding Kermit's Key Lime product line.
Rewind to 2003, and Kermit's was bursting at the seams. John came onboard as Managing Director after his military career, and due to the economies of shipping to his growing internet customer base and lower manufacturing costs the DeLand production facility and showroom were born. The DeLand location contains a Shoppe, warehouse and production kitchen in 10,000 square feet of space. Best of all, in DeLand they have a superb group of folks who make the business run. For the past couple of years, Kermit has been able to invest in a small core of truly wonderful people. They are now the mainstay of Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe. From the DeLand location, Kermit not only supports his own shoppes, but also ship the website orders and support his wholesale customers.
The possibility arose in 2011 of opening on Duval Street, which would let an additional number of Key West visitors experience Kermit's Key Lime treats. Kermit is in two Key West spots, so you'll always be near a Belgian chocolate dipped piece of key lime pie on a stick!
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