2026 Bubba Awards Bring Bragging Rights

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Key West did what it does best on July 25, when nearly 300 people packed the Key West Theater for the 13th annual Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards.

Political divides were pushed aside for a few hours at the awards show that combined comedy, satire, friendly roasts and, of course, nearly 100 Bubba Awards given out to honor the people, programs and places that make Key West special.

As always, all proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships helped a local charity. This year’s beneficiary was AHEC, which provides free medical and dental care to all Monroe County kids.   

The Keys Weekly congratulates all the winners and nominees, and thanks the community for supporting its locally owned newspaper.

Mandy Miles
Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. An award-winning writer, reporter and columnist, she's been stringing words together in Key West since 1998. "Local news is crucial," she says. "It informs and connects a community. It prompts conversation. It gets people involved, holds people accountable. The Keys Weekly takes its responsibility seriously. Our owners are raising families in Key West & Marathon. Our writers live in the communities we cover - Key West, Marathon & the Upper Keys. We respect our readers. We question our leaders. We believe in the Florida Keys community. And we like to have a good time." Mandy's married to a saintly — and handy — fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else.

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