Kermit

Over 28 years ago, Kermit Carpenter began selling smoothies from a small stand in Key West during his tenure as Papas Restaurant bookkeeper. When the head chef drove off into the proverbial sunset one night, Kermit was left looking for a new adventure. Having been brainstorming with his sister Anita and her husband John, they decided that whatever... they decided to do, it needed to be high quality and say Key West gourmet food and Key Lime fit the bill, and so began Kermits Key West Key Lime Shoppe.Fast-forward to 2003, and Kermits was bursting at the seams. John came onboard as Managing Director, and due to the economies of shipping to the company's expanding internet customer base and lower manufacturing costs the company's DeLand production facility and showroom were born containing a shoppe, warehouse and production kitchen. From the DeLand location, the company not only support the company's own shoppes, but also ship the company's website orders and support the company's wholesale customers.In 2011, the opportunity arose to stake the company's claim on Duval Street, allowing even more Key West visitors the opportunity to enjoy the company's delicious Key Lime goodness! With 2 locations in Key West, youre never very far from a slice of key lime pie on a stick, dipped in Belgian chocolate!Read More