For the last 18 days, finalists for the 2023 Best of Upper Keys vied for votes as community members from the Keys and various parts of the country — and world — cast their ballots. The competition was fierce for all worthy finalists. Who will come away with the plaque and bragging rights? The community will know on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Whale Harbor Restaurants & Marina at the Best of Upper Keys awards ceremony. From the staff at the Upper Keys Weekly, thank you to all who took the time to nominate and cast votes, and good luck to all the finalists.
![](https://keysweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BUK-voting-map-900x645.png)
BY THE NUMBERS
65
Best of Upper Keys categories
217,170
Total votes cast
5,825
People casting votes
2,248
Votes cast from Key Largo’s 33037 zip code
THE AWARDS:
Saturday, Nov. 11 at Whale Harbor Restaurants & Marina.
THE BENEFICIARY
All funds raised will go to the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter.