FLORIDA KEYS EVENT MANAGER

TESTIMONIALS

As a dedicated Event Manager for over 15 years, Florida Keys VIP has created memorable corporate and private events throughout The Florida Keys. Our dedication to professionalism, trusted local contacts, and knack for finding you the perfect location, entertainment, and experience is what we're known for. Read on to hear what clients are saying about Florida Keys VIP Event Manager, Stacy Peele.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“I have known Stacy professionally for the past ten years.  I have worked with her on many projects relating to the Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville world.  Most recently I hired her to assist with a studio recording down in Key West.  From taking care of Jimmy and his band needs to last minute changes and pop-up party planning, she was exceptional.  Her professionalism, creative problem solving skills and the ability to keep up with our unique requests is commendable. I would not hesitate hiring her again for any project."

— Mike Ramos
Coordinating Producer and Road Manager For Jimmy Buffett

Florida Keys VIP was the Production Assistant for Buffett’s 2020 album, Life on the Flip Side, and continues to work for Buffett when he is in Key West.

“We are so grateful to Stacy and the team at Florida Keys VIP. We had a fabulous Corporate Meeting with special events during playtime. Stacy recommended the perfect events for our team. Her help with venue selection, menu planning, and transportation shuttles was invaluable. We had no idea the miscues that would arise, but Stacy was there to handle them all. From lost luggage, need for a last-minute private flight, asking a chef to cook our catch - she was reactive and proactive with a can-do attitude. I can’t emphasize enough the value of having someone you can trust to handle the travel and event planning details so we could focus on the corporate meetings. She’s already working on our next annual trip!”

— Dan Salain, COO, Aceragen Inc

Florida Keys VIP started as Aceragen’s Key West Planner and Event Manager in 2021 and continues to help plan their corporate events in other cities

“I met Stacy when she was first hired at Margaritaville.  I have worked there since they opened(1986) and had become sort of numb to meeting new employees but I immediately got a really good vibe from her, she just had a relaxing way of handling things.  I have always taken things a little too serious and she had a way of lightening things up.  It wasn't long after she started working there when I brought her in to handle all the hospitality at Jimmy Buffett's Shrimpboat Sound recording studio.  She is always very professional and handles every situation with grace.  Stacy knows Key West inside out so she has a in with all the restaurants and knows the maitre d's, hostesses, bartenders, servers, bar-backs and kitchen staff.  She can get a reservation anywhere!  As far as hotels, she knows a lot of the owners but most importantly she knows the front desk managers and reservation people, so she can always find rooms at the best rates. Stacy just has amazing local knowledge which is very important when doing business in Key West.   I also have a production company so when I had to provide backstage hospitality I immediately brought in Stacy and of course she shined.  She takes care of all the transportation, hotels, dressing rooms and catering just to name a few things.  She is never star struck but gives each artist the respect they deserve.  This was really easy to write and I could keep going on but I think this sums it up.   Stacy Peele is who you hire for all your V.I.P. needs in Key West.  I wouldn't do it without her...she makes me look good.”

— J.L.Jamison, Stage Manager Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, Studio Manager at Jimmy Buffett's Shrimpboat Sound, Entertainment Director Jimmy Buffett's original Margaritaville, Owner of Jamison Productions

Florida Keys VIP has been the Production Assistant to the Shrimpboat Sound Studio since 2012.

“I have known and worked with Stacy for many years and can honestly say she is the consummate professional. Her attention to detail and ability to anticipate a client’s needs is impeccable. Stacy is flexible and understanding - a trait that every event professional should possess, though Stacy owns. I don’t worry about projects when Stacy is in managing them- she always has everything under control! The Keys are very fortunate to have a professional like Stacy Peele! ”

— Sandy Stevens, Event Manager

Florida Keys VIP was the Sandy Stevens Events Assistant for 2005 and 2006.

“We used Florida Keys VIP for Hospitality Services while planning a week-long event at a recording studio on the island. Being from out of town, it was great to have a local who was able to arrange for catering and secure reservations and restaurant recommendations for a group of VIP guests. Stacy was reliable and professional and a joy to work with, we’ll definitely use her services again.”

— Brittany Hamlin, Production Coordinator

Florida Keys VIP worked with Hamlin as a Production Assistant.