Gilbert's Resort Key Largo

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

RICO WEATHER REPORT

Good morning from Gilbert’s Resort in Key Largo!

Beyond the palms, the sea is gathering itself into a dark and restless thought. Hurricane Isaias is strengthening, its winds nearing 110 mph, and along the Gulf Coast, families are watching the sky, listening for updates, and preparing for whatever the storm decides to bring.

To everyone in its path: please stay safe. Follow the guidance of local officials, evacuate if you are ordered to do so, and check on your neighbors—especially those who may need a little extra help.

The Florida Keys know this ritual well: the hurried preparations, the long nights, the uneasy silence before the wind arrives, and the difficult work left behind when it finally passes.
Rico is sending love, luck, and one very serious message:

Stay strong, Gulf Coast. We’re thinking of you, and we’re rooting for you. ❤️

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

RICO REPORTS: THE E-BIKE INVESTIGATOR — CASE CLOSED-ISH

It started quietly enough.

A woman arrived at Gilbert’s on an e-bike with what appeared to be a very important assignment: inspect hotels, document alleged imperfections, photograph the evidence and report her findings to Facebook.

Hotel Inspector. Investigative Journalist. Street Photographer. Facebook Publisher. E-Bike Division.

Fine. Rico respects a hobby.

Then the investigation began expanding. Hotel imperfections became employees. Employees became guests. And, according to a warning we received from another area hotel, guests’ children had reportedly ended up in her posts as well.

Meanwhile, at Gilbert’s, our employee Poly was simply walking to work from the bus stop when he noticed he was being photographed.

For one glorious moment, Poly thought GQ had finally discovered him.

It had not.

Management eventually asked the guest to leave and had her trespassed from the property. We were also informed that she had been trespassed from other area hotels.

And then came the authorities.

📸 Pictured above: the season finale.

Rico later reviewed the results of this extensive investigation.

Hundreds of observations. Questionable photography. Miles traveled by e-bike. An entire Facebook publishing operation.

Engagement: 1 LIKE.

Hers.

She conducted a full investigative documentary and somehow even the algorithm requested privacy.

Rico would like to recognize the reporter, photographer, investigator, editor, publisher, fact-checker, transportation department and entire audience.

All one of them.

🦜 RICO REPORTS
Case closed-ish.

10/06/2026

RICO REPORTS: WE HAVE A SITUATION… ISH …

Well, well, well… the Gulf has decided it needed attention.

Tropical Depression Nine has officially formed and apparently has ambitions. It’s sitting over the Gulf with 35 mph winds right now, but forecasters expect it to become a tropical storm Wednesday and potentially a hurricane Thursday.

Current plan:
Cruise north of the Yucatán Thursday
🌀 Strengthen aggressively because being a depression wasn’t dramatic enough
Head toward the northern Gulf Coast Friday

KEY LARGO CHECK: Rico is currently NOT packing his tiny suitcase.

There are NO coastal watches or warnings in effect right now.

The heavier rain threat later this week is currently focused from southeastern Louisiana toward the Florida Panhandle, where 3–6 inches and isolated totals up to 10 inches could fall.

As always, Rico will be watching closely because apparently the weather department here consists of one cockatoo with Wi-Fi and trust issues.

Stay tuned.

— Rico 🦜
Chief Meteorologist
Gilbert’s Resort Weather Station
Zero degrees. Maximum confidence.

10/04/2026

Now THIS is how you celebrate a 70th birthday!

A beautiful family came together at Gilbert’s to celebrate a very special 70th birthday — matching shirts and the kind of moment that makes you stop and smile.

We love seeing families choose Gilbert’s for the milestones that really matter. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about turning 70. It’s about looking around and seeing all the people who came to celebrate you.

Happy 70th birthday! Thank you for letting Gilbert’s be a little part of such a beautiful family memory. ❤️

10/03/2026

ATTENTION: WE HAVE KITTENS. SIX OF THEM. 😹

They’re cute. They’re sweet. They’re friendly. And yes—you can come pick one up and give it a good home.

Mom is also here. Mom, however, is not currently accepting applications for friendship. She has six children and has clearly had enough of everyone. 😂

If you’ve been thinking about adopting a kitten, consider this your sign. Please message us if you’re seriously interested in giving one a safe, loving home. ❤️