Is Sydney Sweeney Moving To The Florida Keys?

Sydney Sweeney moving to the Florida Keys would only be the third craziest thing that's happened there this week. Let's take a look at what else is going on in the islands.

There's no guarantee that Sydney Sweeney moving to the Florida Keys is happening. What we do know is that she bought an amazing $13.5 million mansion in Summerland Key, Florida. The mansion features 19 foot ceilings, an infinity pool with swim up bar, a boat ramp, and 2 boat lifts. Triangular lots on the water are certainly the way to go if you can afford it.

Summerland Key is about halfway between Marathon and Key West. One thing to note, Summerland Key does have it's own small airport, so Sydney doesn't need to make the long drive down Highway 1.

Here's why Sydney Sweeney moving to Florida makes sense. Taxes. She's likely paying that top rate in California at 12.3%. In Florida there's no state income tax. Sydney's career is likely just getting started, so if she starts to pull in some real movie star money moving to Florida would be a smart move.

It's not uncommon for drugs to just "show up" in the water down there, but 2 big finds in a matter of days? 25 keys of cocaine were found on the ocean floor at Key Largo. Several more packages were discovered on the beach in Islamorada. With so much of her property butting up against the water, she may see the occasional square grouper at her seawall.

Russia is sending warships to the Caribbean as a "show of force", likely associated with the U.S. aid to Ukraine in that war. The Russian ships will port in Cuba and are expected to remain in the region for the summer. Do they think Sydney Sweeney moving to Florida is happening? I'm guessing the Russians will slow up as they pass Sydney's house trying to catch a peak. Why else would they be there? Sneaky Russians. On a side note, the Russians planning to keep ships in the Caribbean through the summer makes me think they've never heard of hurricanes. They have no idea what may be coming.

The big party is just around the corner. If you're interested in driving down from Southwest Florida, here is all you need to know when planning for the annual Key West Key Lime Festival.

When people visit me from around the country, there are a few local food items I say they have to try. A Key Lime pie is one of them. It might be the most famous use of these special limes but it's not the only one.

You'll get to experience it all at this festival that takes place from July 3rd through the 7th. The celebration kicks off with a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Scott Taylor at Kaya Island Eats.

Then there is a cookbook signing party in the new George’s Bar & Spritz at the historic Curry Mansion Inn. It is said to be the actual locale where the first Key lime pie was created. The featured book is by David Sloan. He wrote the famous “Key West Key Lime Pie Cookbook.”

Other events include 5k races, fireworks, pool parties and a sip and stroll Key lime cocktail party. One of the highlights of the week is the infamous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship. The other is the Key Lime Pie Drop.

Talk about "pie in the sky". At this event, competitors are tasked with creating a container that can protect their beloved Key lime pie from exploding when it falls. Only it is falling from the 88-foot observation deck of the historic Key West Lighthouse. The kids will love this one.

There are lots of food events including the “5-Alarm Pie Challenge” at the Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum. Can you imagine cayenne graham cracker crumbs, habanero cream and a jalapeño topper? Talk about spicing up the Key lime pie.

Fun fact, key lime pie was made the official state pie in 2006. Restaurants all over Florida claim theirs' is the best. I have a feeling you'll find some of the best at this fest.

If you want to go, click here for more information and schedules. Some need advance reservations and can fill up fast so don't miss your chance.

Kendra Hoskin places a Key Lime pie in front of a World Famous Key Lime Pie Championship competitor in 2023

The gravity defying Key Lime Pie Drop is a crowd pleaser. Contestants create a device or container to protect a 5” diameter pie and keep it from exploding on impact when dropped from the observation deck of the historic Key West Lighthouse. This event is July 6th.

What kind of festival would this be without key lime pie. Lots of it. Look at the merengue on these.

Pictured with Key Lime Festival team members left to right, David Johnson, Kaylee Garlington, Liz Love, Kristyn LaMoia, Erin McKenna and Festival Producer Nadene Grossman Orr, Chris Schultz of Key West, center, took the World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship prize in 2022