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!
After that, it was on to Ponce Inlet, FL and the Disappearing Island to find the "Paddle Out Poverty" event (Stand Up Paddleboard--SUP--and kayak races) to benefit Entrust. This is an organization that is dedicated to mentoring those in third world countries who want to get out of poverty by owning their own small businesses. The burgers used Kermit's products and a Basket of their items was won at the silent auction, surely a well-appreciated prize. Stay tuned because we'll give you more information about the April event that Entrust is already planning.
Saturday, November 10th was the day of the Volusia County Fair and Youth Expo. It marked the First Annual Kermit's Key Lime Pie Eating Contest. It was thrilling for everybody involved. The rules were very easy to follow. The winner would be the first person to finish the pie. Also, participants couldn't use their hands.
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.
When the Shoppe situated on the corner of Elizabeth and Greene began doing business, the price was reasonable but the site was in close proximity of a sewage pumping station. The brighter side of it was that its position was exactly on the bay in a Key West waterfront area. This area was to be developed in a very impressive way by the Key West city. Kermit along with Anita and John decided that the location could become really prominent if they could manage to carry on in the coming years.
During their long drive, Kermit and Anita jotted down all those things that could be needed for the Key Lime. This list would act as the key reference when they worked on expanding Kermit's Key Lime Products. They had decided to visit their parents at Maryland before commencing the project.
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, it was on to Ponce Inlet, FL and the Disappearing Island to find the "Paddle Out Poverty" event (Stand Up Paddleboard--SUP--and kayak races) to benefit Entrust. This is an organization that is dedicated to mentoring those in third world countries who want to get out of poverty by owning their own small businesses. The burgers used Kermit's products and a Basket of their items was won at the silent auction, surely a well-appreciated prize. Stay tuned because we'll give you more information about the April event that Entrust is already planning.
Saturday, November 10th was the day of the Volusia County Fair and Youth Expo. It marked the First Annual Kermit's Key Lime Pie Eating Contest. It was thrilling for everybody involved. The rules were very easy to follow. The winner would be the first person to finish the pie. Also, participants couldn't use their hands.
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.
When the Shoppe situated on the corner of Elizabeth and Greene began doing business, the price was reasonable but the site was in close proximity of a sewage pumping station. The brighter side of it was that its position was exactly on the bay in a Key West waterfront area. This area was to be developed in a very impressive way by the Key West city. Kermit along with Anita and John decided that the location could become really prominent if they could manage to carry on in the coming years.
During their long drive, Kermit and Anita jotted down all those things that could be needed for the Key Lime. This list would act as the key reference when they worked on expanding Kermit's Key Lime Products. They had decided to visit their parents at Maryland before commencing the project.
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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