April 18, 2025
Crab Man on the Move: Willie “Duicey” Gent Spices Up Central Florida With Insane Flavor
By Kyle Coppola
Crab Man on the Move: Willie “Duicey” Gent Spices Up Central Florida With Insane Flavor
LADY LAKE, Fla. — In the heart of Central Florida’s vibrant food truck scene, one man is redefining what it means to serve with soul. Willie “Duicey” Gent, affectionately known as the 352 Crab Man, has become a local legend for his irresistible seafood and infectious energy.
From Blue Crab and Snow Crab to Crawfish, Shrimp, Fried Crab, and Lobster, Willie’s menu reads like a love letter to seafood lovers everywhere. But it’s not just what he cooks — it’s how he cooks it.
(Gent shows off one of his dishes. The spices and flavors are something you can’t put into words. You simply have to try it.)
Gent, who runs the popular 352 Crab Man food truck, is one of the hardest-working entrepreneurs in the business. Traveling city to city across Central Florida, he’s built a loyal following by delivering bold flavors, generous portions, and a warm, welcoming spirit at every stop.
For Gent, he puts love into every plate. People can can taste that and it’s the reason they all flock to his truck when it comes to town.
(Willie works hard preparing the food fresh every day. There’s a reason his food truck is one of the most sought after in Central Florida. All the food is made with love and care.)
Using only the freshest ingredients, Gent takes pride in preparing each item from scratch. His signature dishes are packed with signature spices, flavor, and the kind of care that turns first-time customers into devoted fans.
(The secret spices that 352 Crab Man offers bring flavor in every bite.)
Beyond the food, it’s Gent’s personality that keeps people coming back. Whether he’s dancing while cooking or greeting every customer with a smile and a story, the 352 Crab Man brings joy and energy to every location he visits.
“He lights up the block when he shows up,” says Janice Rivera of Leesburg. “Willie doesn’t just serve food. He serves happiness.”
(When you visit 352 Crab Man you get some of the best crab you will have in Florida.)
As the 352 Crab Man rolls through cities like Ocala, Leesburg, Ocala and Orlando, word continues to spread. On any given day, hungry patrons line up early, knowing they’re not just getting a meal — they’re getting a whole experience.
And for Central Florida, that’s exactly what’s cooking inside 352 Crab Man. Be sure to follow his page here to see where he is setting up next.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
