Sugarloaf Key / Key West KOA
We worked 3 winter seasons at Sugarloaf Key KOA on Sugarloaf Key in the Florida Keys. We were hired as cafe managers responsible for Cafe operations, serving breakfast, and Dinner 5 days a week as well as preparing and serving food for special occasions. The campground was located at mile marker 20 in the Florida Keys. This was by far our favorite workamping job. We were living and working on an island in paradise, working for management that we could call family. There were boat rentals, pool, hot tub, and a pub. Everything you need for fun was on site. There was also the lower keys shuttle that would take you to Key West and back for only 4.00. Working here we now know we will work to retire and spend many living in the KEYS. Unfortunately, hurricane Irma destroyed this campground and it has yet to be rebuilt.
The Lazy Lizard Cafe was our home for 3 winters. Dodi would cook breakfast and dinner. I took orders and made specialty coffees. We serve Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner with all the fixings, as well as New Years Snacks. Valentine's dinners were served in the pub with white tablecloths and the whole staff turned out to be servers. We had a gas grill on the deck and on big band nights, we would do burgers and dogs with sides and almost always sell out. These photos are the last to be seen as this building was removed by Irma.
This was a wonderful experience for 3 seasons. It would not have been the same without the leadership of Jeff and Gloria Goins and Rachel and Stevo, Scooter and Phyllis. and all the work campers friends we made. This property will be rebuilt but will never be the same.
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