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In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Key West local Nick Norman to talk about where he started, and where he is going in this previous episode REBOOT.

We find out how he got started with music and how he is constantly working to "sharpen the sword" of his craft.

This is one of my favorite interviews so far because Nick is so easy to talk to and talks about his career as an open book. 

More on Nick Norman

Website: https://www.nicknormanmusic.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicknormanmusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicknormanmusic

Kirsty and Jesse contestants on Channel Nine's hit series The Block won backyard week in 2021 with their outstanding landscape design. 

In this episode Mark Baratto sits down as a guest on the Tiki Man Radio Show.

It was fun being on the other side of the mic for a change as we scratched the surface on how I began the Backyards of Key West brand, the podcast and created the art that I sell in our gallery located at The Shops at Mallory Square in Key West.

Helpful links from the interview

Tiki Man Radio Show: https://www.tikimanradio.com

Backyards of Key West: https://backyardsofkeywest.com

Video Tour of our Gallery: https://youtu.be/QwalgzE4hOs

Directions to the Gallery at 291 Front Street, Key West, FL: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Backyards+of+Key+West+Gallery/@24.5588275,-81.8092099,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xb1425f6c55278daa!8m2!3d24.5587609!4d-81.8067969

You've designed and built your custom home but did you budget for landscaping? Curb appeal and backyard beauty need to be discussed at the same time you are designing the home. Often times there is no money left for this important item.

Becky Steele with Outdoor Elements shares her knowledge of all things landscaping in this fun episode! 

Contact us at 2d1bbar@gmail.com and subscribe to the show!

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Lost Boy creator and leader himself (no not Rufio) Matthew Atkinson.

We learn how Matt made his way to St. John, how he became a shaper of wooden boats and boards, how he made his way to Key West, and how the origin of Lost Boy Creations came about.

More on Lost Boy Creations

Live like a Lost Boy

Lost Boy:{lost boi} noun

1. purveyor of dreams
2. follower of the heart
3. wanderer

(see also: mermaid, unicorn, pirate)

We count ourselves among a hand full of brave, wild, and fun-loving explorers who followed their wandering souls to the land of sand and sun. We strive to bring a sense of youth, style and paradise to all through our “adventure” woodworking, apparel and wanderlust lifestyle.

• A Lost Boy knows what it means to truly live.
• A Lost Boy follows his or her passion.
• Lost Boys do not fall into one religion, gender, race, orientation, or title.
• We roam until we find our path.
• To conform is not in our DNA.
• Our passions are our professions.
• The lifestyle of a Lost Boy is not bought, taught or learned.
• A Lost Boy lies waiting to be discovered in all of us.
• We’re adventurers, dreamers, and friends; boarders, boaters and builders.
• We’re one of a kind and kind to all.
• We’re far from where we started but never alone.

Our roots can be traced from the mainland to the small island of St. John, in the US Virgin Islands and beyond. After nearly a decade on St. John, Irma came to claim her bounty. We had to make some difficult decisions but rolled with the punches.

These days you can find us at the end of the road. We’ll be bumping quality tunes and handcrafting our custom surfboards, paddleboards, and whatever else we can dream up down at 225 Petronia St. 

We’re here when we are, and adventuring when we’re not.

Join the movement. Find your Neverland. #livelikealostboy and share it with everyone...

Website: https://lostboycreations.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostboycreations/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lostboycreation/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/docklightproductions

Contact

Email: matt@lostboycreations.com
Phone: 2035977580

417 Southard St.
Key West, Florida 33040

In our first episode, Mark Baratto speaks with Nadene Grossman Orr who handles all of the planning for Fantasy Fest, the Annual Key West Songwriters Festival, and many more events through her company We've Got The Keys.

We go deep into why she moved to Key West and what she loves about living and working here, and some of her favorite spots in town to eat drink and be merry.

MORE ON NADENE

Nadene arrived in Key West Florida in 1991 just after Graduation from SUNY Geneseo. Looking back on her introduction to Island Life – she established a strong foundation with the best Key West jobs … Cocktail Server, Crew on the Catamarans, and Concierge! The 3 C’s! She learned the Island inside and out and made lasting friendships that grew into the professional relationships she has today with so many local business owners and industry professionals.

So in love with the Island Lifestyle - Nadene turned her passion into Business in 2004 - establishing We've Got the Keys - Wedding & Event Planners for the Florida Keys. We Coordinated nearly 800 Destination Weddings up until December 2015 when we changed our focus to Corporate Events, Destination Management and Producing City-Wide Festivals & Events.

With an eye for detail, Nadene’s focus is on designing creative Incentive Travel programs for our corporate clients, introducing visitors to uniquely Key West experiences, customized tours, one of a kind adventures and culinary delights – Nadene & her Team challenge themselves daily to delight, impress and inspire our guests!

Nadene is thrilled to be a producer for the Annual Key West Songwriters Festival – founded in 1994 - this event is the largest of its kind - bringing more than 175 Performing Singer-Songwriters to Key West each year to perform their original music on Key West's intimate stages - including beaches, bars, theaters and boats!

One of the founding producers of the Annual Key West Film Festival, Nadene and her team at We’ve got the Keys helped to establish this new festival for Key West – founded in 2012 we worked with the Film Festival for its first Three Years.

With a deep sense of Community involvement – Supporting local events and non-profit organizations over the years has been an integral part of our work. In November 2015 Nadene proudly accepted the role of Event Director for AIDS Help Inc. – coordinating their annual local events, including Taste of Key West, Vintners Dinner, Tree of Hope, & The Coronation for King & Queen of Fantasy Fest.

January 2017 Nadene was selected to become the new Director of FANTASY FEST! The We’ve got the Keys Team took on their Biggest EVENT to date! Fantasy Fest is one of Key West’s largest and most iconic Festivals – originating in 1979 – this Festival is world-famous. Proudly partnering with Wonderdog Studios and expanding our Event Staff to take Fantasy Fest into the Future and Beyond!

We've Got The Keys: https://www.wevegotthekeys.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wevegotthekeys

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wevegotthekeys

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wevegotthekeys

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wevegotthekeys

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wevegotthekeys