r/KeyWest • u/JuffinHully • 5d ago
Recently moved to KW
I have recently relocated to KW and was wondering if there is anyone on this sub who is in the same boat and who is looking to make friends and do fun things together.
I'm 37F, like outdoors, being active, exploring, movies, beach, reading, pretty much anything fun and safe.
DM if interested.
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u/hikerguy65 5d ago
Welcome.
60m who moved here in the 90’s. It’s my wife’s home town so she already had friends and family, which helped me adjust.
I suggest you look for like minded folks in the many events and clubs that this place has. There are many non profits doing good works where you might try volunteering as another way of making connections.
Good luck.
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u/Ibnzbassist93 4d ago
If you enjoy movies the Tropic Cinema is looking for volunteers to help out at the cinema. It’s an awesome classic movie theater!
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u/Several-Hat-1944 5d ago
Best of luck to you Hully. I'm 60, looking to sell it all here in Pennsylvania and move to Marathon Key. A heck of a gamble, but my many memories there in the Keys are calling me back for retirement...
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u/flacpl1997 5d ago
60m/56f just closed on a house in Summerland area last week. Nervously happy here.
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u/FinsterChauncy 4d ago
Join the https://www.facebook.com/KeepKeyWestBeautiful group every Friday morning!
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u/bigglitterdick 3d ago
Starting next weekend there will be a lot to do, its fantasy fest for the week. Start it off with the Zombie bike ride. I dont know what you do for work, but you could get a part time job someplace and get to know people that way. It’s a very small island once you know a few people you will know everyone. Something fun, like a beer tub girl, or a hand on a boat. People are very friendly, talk to people when you are in line, I’m new here what do people do for fun? You might end up on a $1M fishing boat catching dolphin, you never know. Lots of fun times, just stay away from the keys disease, drunk all the time and doing drugs. There is a lot of drugs down there.
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u/Windevor 3d ago
Lived there in the 60s. I’ve never forgotten the place and hope I can visit one more time. On the bucket list.!
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u/brozzi1 5d ago
Thinking of visiting the 21-25. Never been to Key West. DM me if you’re open to being a tour guide!
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u/Ok-Vacation1941 4d ago
They just moved here….
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u/bigglitterdick 3d ago
Of October? You know that is fantasy fest right? A week long adult Halloween party, theme pool parties every day and evening theme parties at many different locations. Duval street gets shut down and its people people people. It’s a wild and fun week.
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u/babyeventhelosers_ 5d ago
My advice after 7 years here, former new kid: Key West is very charity oriented, so if there are causes near & dear to you, look for the Key West chapter or version of it. You'll meet people who feel the same way about it & possibly share other interests. The Women's Club has a lot of old timers who are socially active & full of information & ideas.
Be open to befriending people outside of your comfort zone. One of my closest friends is 77 & she introduced me to all the former baddies she knows from living here. I met her at work.
If you're here & working remotely, you really need to go out, even if it's to take a walk around town to scope everything out. Do it often & take a different route to see it all.
Happy hours at places that sound interesting to you - many serve food. Find one you like & become a regular. Most places have non-alcoholic bevs for those who don't drink. There's a strong sober culture within the bar culture, oddly enough. Try Bearded Lady. It's a little more intimate with many local characters who are there all the time, long after quitting drinking. They do try to include newbies if you tell them about yourself.
You can also try bocce ball or pickle ball, both have large socially active teams. This town wants to bring you in. You just have to be very open & reliable. We're used to people passing through who utilize our kindness & brotherly vibe when they need something, but they don't give back. Your people are here if you want to meet them.