Living in Key West

Stephanie & Greg

Welcome to Living in Key West, where island life, local stories, and Florida Keys real estate come together. Join Stephanie and Greg Gordon for Wake Up in Key West, a morning show featuring conversations about life on the island, local news, fascinating history, community happenings, and the occasional unexpected detour. From the places and people that make Key West special to the realities of living and owning property throughout the Florida Keys, we bring you an insider's perspective with plenty of personality. Greg is the broker and owner of The Island Collective Realty, a boutique real estate brokerage serving Key West and throughout the Florida Keys. Together, we share local insight, real estate conversations, and a genuine appreciation for the communities we call home. Whether you live here, dream of moving here, or simply love the Keys, we're glad you're joining us.

  1. 12h ago

    Wake Up in Key West | King Tides, Key West Boat Races & Thanksgiving Plans

    Happy November from Key West! ☕️🌴 Halloween is behind us, the holidays are creeping up, and there's plenty happening around the island. We're kicking things off with a little weekend catch-up and football talk before getting into something that's been all over social media lately: king tides and flooding in Key West. 🌊 What exactly causes king tides? Have we always dealt with them? And does seeing a flooded street mean the entire island is underwater? (Spoiler: it doesn't.) We're talking about what's really happening and why understanding how flooding affects individual properties matters. Then we're getting into Key West Boat Race Week! 🚤 The offshore powerboats are back, and we're sharing what's happening around town and when you can catch the races. And since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, we're looking at a few Key West restaurants to consider if you'd rather let someone else do the cooking this year. 🦃 Are you coming to Key West for the boat races, or will you be spending Thanksgiving on the island? Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴 🎙️ Wake Up in Key WestNew episodes Monday, Wednesday + Friday at 7 AM. #KeyWest #FloridaKeys #KeyWestBoatRaces #LivingInKeyWest #WakeUpInKeyWest

  2. 3d ago

    Wake Up in Key West | Halloween Special: Haunted Houses, Count von Cosel & Pigeon Key Ghost Stories

    Just in time for Halloween, we're sharing some of Key West's creepiest ghost stories, including one that's so disturbing it doesn't even need a ghost. 👻🎃 Grab your coffee and join us for a special Halloween edition of Wake Up in Key West! ☕️🌴 We're starting with a couple of follow-ups from our last episode, including why coral expels the algae it depends on to survive and a little more about the traditions surrounding Día de Muertos. Then we're diving into the spooky stuff! We're visiting the Hemingway House, the Banyan Resort, and Marrero's Guest Mansion, where former residents and mysterious visitors are said to still make appearances. We're also sharing the unbelievable true story of Elena Hoyos and Count von Cosel, one of the most disturbing chapters in Key West history. And finally, we're heading to Pigeon Key for a listener-requested ghost story involving a mysterious handprint, a tragic death, and a surprising twist that changes the legend entirely. Which haunted place in the Florida Keys would you be brave enough to spend the night in? 👻 A little history, a few ghost stories, and some things you really couldn't make up. Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴 🎙️ Wake Up in Key WestNew episodes Monday, Wednesday + Friday at 7 AM. #KeyWest #FloridaKeys #HauntedKeyWest #KeyWestGhostStories #WakeUpInKeyWest

  3. 5d ago

    Wake Up in Key West | Remembering Our Pets, Coral Reef Breakthroughs & Halloween Ghost Stories

    Can healthy coral actually help save its bleached neighbors? And did you know there's a special Día de Muertos tradition for remembering the pets we've loved and lost? 🪸🐾 Grab your coffee and join us for another morning in Key West! ☕️🌴 Today we're saying goodbye to our little meatball! After keeping us company and insisting on nightly walks down Duval Street, our adorable houseguest is heading home now that his mommy is back from France. We're definitely going to miss him! We're also talking about a beautiful tradition associated with Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. October 27 has become a day when some families honor the pets they've lost, creating special offerings called ofrendas to welcome their spirits home. We're sharing the meaning behind this tradition and remembering some of our own beloved pets. ❤️ Then we're diving into some fascinating new coral research! Scientists at Stanford have discovered that healthy coral can actually help bleached coral recover through physical contact. We're talking about what they found and what it could eventually mean for our struggling reefs here in the Florida Keys. 🪸 And with Halloween just a few days away, we're giving you a sneak peek at Friday's special episode! We've got some incredible Key West ghost stories lined up, including the Hemingway House, the Banyan Resort, the Marrero House, Fort Jefferson's eerie neighbors on Pigeon Key, and the unbelievable story of Count von Cosel. 👻 We'd love to hear from you! If you have a beloved pet who's no longer with you, share their name and a favorite memory in the comments. 🐾 A little island life, some fascinating science, and a whole lot of heart. Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴 🎙️ Wake Up in Key WestNew episodes Monday, Wednesday + Friday at 7 AM. #KeyWest #FloridaKeys #DiaDeMuertos #CoralReefConservation #WakeUpInKeyWest

  4. Oct 26

    Wake Up in Key West | Fantasy Fest Recap, Key West Boat Races & Haunted Fort Jefferson

    Fantasy Fest may be over, but Key West isn't slowing down! 🎭🌴 Happy Monday! Grab your coffee and join us for another morning in Key West! We're recapping a fantastic Fantasy Fest weekend, including the Locals' March and Saturday night's big parade. We're talking costumes, our favorite moments, and of course, Greg's weekend college football recap. ☕️🏈 We've also got an update on the historic Diesel Plant in Bahama Village, including some encouraging news about what portions of the property might be preserved. And just when you thought Key West might quiet down, the offshore powerboat races are right around the corner! 🚤 We're talking about what to expect, when the races take place, and how you can get in on the excitement. Then we're heading about 70 miles west of Key West for today's haunted history at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas. 👻 This massive Civil War-era fortress has a fascinating history, including its time as a military prison and its connection to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. And, of course, there are plenty of ghost stories surrounding the old fort. Did you know you can actually camp overnight at Fort Jefferson? Would you be brave enough to spend the night there? Fantasy Fest memories, Key West news, boat races, and a little haunted history. Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴 🎙️ Wake Up in Key WestNew episodes Monday, Wednesday + Friday at 7 AM. #KeyWest #FloridaKeys #FantasyFest2026 #DryTortugas #WakeUpInKeyWest

  5. Oct 23

    Wake Up in Key West | Haunted Fort Zachary Taylor, Fantasy Fest & Real Estate Secrets

    Is Fort Zachary Taylor one of the most haunted places in Key West? 👻🌴 Happy Friday! Grab your coffee because Fantasy Fest's biggest weekend is here, and we have plenty to talk about! We're kicking things off with some college football predictions before diving into what's happening around the island. Greg's talking real estate and something buyers don't always consider. What can't listing photos tell you about a home? From unusual smells and sloping floors to natural light and neighborhood noise, we're sharing some things that can completely change how you feel about a property. 🏡 And with Fantasy Fest heading into its final weekend, we're sharing what's happening around Key West, including the Masquerade March, Duval Street Fair, and Saturday's big parade! 🎭 Then things get spooky as we head to Fort Zachary Taylor, one of Key West's most fascinating historic landmarks. From its important role during the Civil War to the soldiers who lost their lives there, the fort has some incredible history. But according to local ghost stories, some of those soldiers may have never left. Mysterious footsteps, unexplained sounds, and sightings of uniformed figures are just a few of the stories surrounding this historic fort. 👻 Would you explore Fort Zachary Taylor alone after dark? Island life, real estate, Fantasy Fest, and a little haunted Key West history. Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴 🎙️ Wake Up in Key WestNew episodes Monday, Wednesday + Friday at 7 AM. #KeyWest #FloridaKeys #FantasyFest2026 #HauntedKeyWest #WakeUpInKeyWest

  6. Oct 21

    Wake Up in Key West | Haunted Shipwreck Museum, Fantasy Fest & Island Life

    Zombies on Duval Street, apple cider margaritas, and haunted shipwreck treasure? Just another week in Key West! 👻🌴 Happy Wednesday! Grab your coffee because we have plenty to catch up on! We're talking about our night watching the Zombie Bike Ride, experimenting with fall cocktails, and Stephanie's plans to turn part of our home into a little container garden. 🌱 We're also sharing an exciting real estate opportunity! Two of our favorite Key West spots, La Crêperie and Viv, are for sale, and we'd love to help find their next owners. With Fantasy Fest in full swing, we're looking at some of the fun events happening around the island this week, including the Pet Masquerade, Headdress Ball, and Rocky Horror Picture Show! 🎭 Then we're heading to the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, where we're diving into the fascinating history of the Isaac Allerton shipwreck and the dangerous work of the wreckers who helped build Key West. And, of course, things get spooky. From mysterious shadow figures and unexplained activity to a supposedly cursed silver bar, the museum has some pretty unsettling ghost stories. 👻 Would you bring home a piece of shipwreck treasure if someone told you it was haunted? Island life, local happenings, real estate, fascinating history, and a little Key West mystery. Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴 🎙️ Wake Up in Key WestNew episodes Monday, Wednesday + Friday at 7 AM.

  7. Oct 19

    Wake Up in Key West | The Missing Haunted Doll, Fantasy Fest & Island Life

    What happens when a supposedly haunted doll disappears, and all the strange activity stops? 👻 Happy Monday from Key West! ☕️🌴 We're catching up on our weekend at Goombay, homemade vegan gyros, college football, and our puppy houseguest who has decided his nightly potty walk should include a trip down Duval Street. Apparently, he has a better social life than we do. Greg's also talking real estate and whether a home that's been sitting on the market for months is necessarily overpriced. 🏡 With Fantasy Fest in full swing, we're sharing some of the fun events happening around Key West this week, from Mrs. Roper Romp to Tutu Tuesday and the Pet Masquerade! 🎭 Then things get spooky as we revisit the Audubon House and the mysterious story of Mrs. Peck, a supposedly haunted doll that vanished in 1997. From unexplained sightings and strange photographs to alarms going off in empty rooms, this is one Key West ghost story with a particularly unusual ending. Would you keep a haunted doll if you found one? Island life, football, real estate, Fantasy Fest, and a little Key West mystery. Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴 🎙️ Wake Up in Key WestNew episodes Monday, Wednesday + Friday at 7 AM.

  8. Oct 16

    Wake Up in Key West | Haunted Audubon House, Fantasy Fest & Island Life

    Happy Friday from Key West! ☕️🌴 Fantasy Fest is officially here, and we have plenty to talk about! We're breaking in our new espresso machine, sharing Stephanie's pumpkin succulent creation, and making our college football picks for the weekend. 🏈 Greg's also talking real estate and the tradeoffs between living in the heart of Key West and having more space farther up the Keys. Plus, we're checking out a new spot on Angela Street and sharing what's happening around the island for Fantasy Fest's opening weekend! 🎭 Then things get a little spooky. 👻 We're heading to the historic Audubon House, where the fascinating history of one Key West family comes with some pretty unusual ghost stories. Mysterious figures, unexplained voices, and even the occasional tug from someone who isn't there! And here's the fun part. The Audubon House actually shares its ghost photos and videos on its website, so you can judge for yourself! 👻 See the Audubon House ghost stories, photos and videos Do you think the Audubon House is haunted? Island life, local happenings, real estate, football, and a little Key West ghost hunting. Basically, another morning with us. ☕️🌴 🎙️ Wake Up in Key West New episodes Monday, Wednesday + Friday at 7 AM. Support the show

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Welcome to Living in Key West, where island life, local stories, and Florida Keys real estate come together. Join Stephanie and Greg Gordon for Wake Up in Key West, a morning show featuring conversations about life on the island, local news, fascinating history, community happenings, and the occasional unexpected detour. From the places and people that make Key West special to the realities of living and owning property throughout the Florida Keys, we bring you an insider's perspective with plenty of personality. Greg is the broker and owner of The Island Collective Realty, a boutique real estate brokerage serving Key West and throughout the Florida Keys. Together, we share local insight, real estate conversations, and a genuine appreciation for the communities we call home. Whether you live here, dream of moving here, or simply love the Keys, we're glad you're joining us.

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  • Creator
    Stephanie & Greg
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie & Greg
  • Show Website
    Living in Key West

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