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!
Next, it was off to Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet, FL for "Paddle Out Poverty" SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) and kayak races benefiting Entrust , an organization that mentors and trains entrepreneurs in developing countries as they break the cycle of poverty. Kermit's products were featured on the burgers and brats at the barbecue enjoyed by the many attendees and participants, and we're certain that the winner of the Kermit's Basket in the silent auction will be very pleased with their delicious reward! It is rumared that Entrust is already planning another paddling event in April... stay tuned!
Last, but certainly not least (or cleanest, by a long shot), Saturday, November 10 was the First Annual Kermit's Key Lime Pie Eating Contest at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Expo, which proved to be an exciting time for participants and spectators alike. The rules were simple... first one to finish the pie wins... and, oh yeah... no hands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Next, it was off to Disappearing Island in Ponce Inlet, FL for "Paddle Out Poverty" SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) and kayak races benefiting Entrust , an organization that mentors and trains entrepreneurs in developing countries as they break the cycle of poverty. Kermit's products were featured on the burgers and brats at the barbecue enjoyed by the many attendees and participants, and we're certain that the winner of the Kermit's Basket in the silent auction will be very pleased with their delicious reward! It is rumared that Entrust is already planning another paddling event in April... stay tuned!
Last, but certainly not least (or cleanest, by a long shot), Saturday, November 10 was the First Annual Kermit's Key Lime Pie Eating Contest at the Volusia County Fair and Youth Expo, which proved to be an exciting time for participants and spectators alike. The rules were simple... first one to finish the pie wins... and, oh yeah... no hands.
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.
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.
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.
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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