Kermit and its wonderful world of "All Things Lime" takes great pride in its participation in three completely different evens in just one happy weekend. In Kermit's own neighborhood of Key West, his Lime Shoppe sponsored Scott Free Racing, which won third place in the 2012 World championships. Way to go Stephen and Steve!
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.
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!
Over 20 years ago, while working as a bookkeeper for Papa's Restaurant in Key West, Kermit Carpenter started selling smoothies from a tiny stand in front of the restaurant. One night the head chef abruptly left and Kermit needed a new enterprise. While discussing his problem with his sister and brother in law, Anita and John, they all agreed that regardless of what they might do, it had to be of the highest quality and have Key West in the name. Gourmet food and key lime fit the bill, and out of this was born 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.
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.
In 2003 Kermit's was bursting at the seams. After his military career John became the Managing Director and the DeLand production facility and showroom were started due to the shipping charges to the growing customers and decreased costs of production. There is a Shoppe, warehouse and production kitchen in an area of 10,000 square feet in the DeLand location. The best part of it all is that they have good set of people who promote Kermit's business. Kermit has been relying on these good people for the past two years. They have been the key to the success of Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe. From this location Kermit supports his retail and wholesale customers also supply orders received over the internet.
In 2011 Kermit got a chance to stake his claim on Duval street , which paved way for more Key West visitors to relish the goodness of Kermit's delicious Key Lime. As there are 2 spots in Key West you can never miss the opportunity of relishing a slice of key lime pie on a stick, dipped in Belgian chocolate!
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.
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!
Over 20 years ago, while working as a bookkeeper for Papa's Restaurant in Key West, Kermit Carpenter started selling smoothies from a tiny stand in front of the restaurant. One night the head chef abruptly left and Kermit needed a new enterprise. While discussing his problem with his sister and brother in law, Anita and John, they all agreed that regardless of what they might do, it had to be of the highest quality and have Key West in the name. Gourmet food and key lime fit the bill, and out of this was born 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.
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.
In 2003 Kermit's was bursting at the seams. After his military career John became the Managing Director and the DeLand production facility and showroom were started due to the shipping charges to the growing customers and decreased costs of production. There is a Shoppe, warehouse and production kitchen in an area of 10,000 square feet in the DeLand location. The best part of it all is that they have good set of people who promote Kermit's business. Kermit has been relying on these good people for the past two years. They have been the key to the success of Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe. From this location Kermit supports his retail and wholesale customers also supply orders received over the internet.
In 2011 Kermit got a chance to stake his claim on Duval street , which paved way for more Key West visitors to relish the goodness of Kermit's delicious Key Lime. As there are 2 spots in Key West you can never miss the opportunity of relishing a slice of key lime pie on a stick, dipped in Belgian chocolate!
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