Photos by RALPH De PALMA/Keys Weekly
As we approach a full decade of The Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards, the Keys Weekly is proud to honor our “legacy” winners — the 20 businesses, nonprofits and people who have won the Bubba every year their category has existed.
As times and the island change, so, too, do our Bubbas categories. Through the years, we’ve added a few new ones to the competition, often at the suggestion of you, our readers and supporters.
Here’s to the Bubba Legacies. Will their streaks continue? Find out on July 22 — but start nominating your favorites now. Nominations open Thursday, June 1 at keysweekly.com.
Roostica — 9 years for Best Pizza
KW Butterfly & Nature Conservatory — 9 years for Best Place to Take the Kids
Florida Keys SPCA — 9 years for Best Nonprofit Organization
Green Parrot — 9 years for Best Live Music Venue
The Studios of Key West — 9 years for Best Art Gallery or Studio
Oropeza & Parks, CPA — 9 years for Best Accounting Firm
Fury Water Adventures — 9 years for Best Watersports Company
Bascom Grooms — 9 years for Best Realtor
First State Bank — 9 years for Best Bank
Jeff’s Gems & Nautical Designs — 9 years for Best Jewelry Store
El Siboney — 9 years for Best Ethnic Food
Prime — 8 years for Best Steak
Better Than Sex — 7 years for Best Dessert
Virgilio’s — 7 years for Best Martini
Besame Mucho — 6 years for Best Local Retailer
Reef Relief — 6 years for Best Summer Camp
Key West Songwriters Festival — 5 years for Best Local Event/Festival
Addison’s (now Beards & Brews) — 5 years for Best Barber
Tavern & Town — 4 years for Best Bar/Restaurant Bathroom
Catered Affairs — 4 years for Best Catering Company
