What’s better than one Best of Upper Keys plaque hanging on the wall? Well, two. Thirty-five finalists in this year’s Best of Upper Keys successfully defended their crown after coming away winners in their respective categories in last year’s inaugural event. Prized plaques were up for grabs in the food and drink, business and community divisions. Winners can be found here.
Photos by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
Bud N’ Marys – Best Marina 
Mike and Jill Atwell, of C&C Wood Fire Eats – Best Happy Hour 
Mike and Jill Atwell, of C&C Wood Fire Eats – Best Pizza 
Pierre-Marc and Alex Bellion, of Tavernier’s Cafe Moka – Best Coffee 
Capt. Craig’s and Craig Belcher – Best Fish Sandwich 
Caribbean Club – Best Sunset 
CBT Construction – Best General Contractor 
Best General Contractor went to CBT Construction, Best Local Celebrity was Reef the fox, and Best Tourist Attraction was awarded to Islamorada’s Theater of the Sea. Pictured from left are Joe Babino, of CBT Construction; Nicole Navarro, Pawsitive Beginnings Inc. founder; and Lindsay Babino, of Theater of the Sea. 
DePaula’s Jewelers – Best Jewelry Store 
Key Largo’s Doc’s Diner – Best Breakfast 
Florida Keys Brewing Co. – Best Live Music Venue 
Gigantical Nautical Flea Market – Best Event 
Rob Stober, of Hershoff Lupino & Yagel – Best Law Firm 
Hog Heaven – Best Late Night Spot 
Holly Merrill Raschein – Best Elected Official 
Island Hammock Pet Hospital – Best Veterinary Clinic 
Lazy Days Restaurant – Best Waterfront Dining 
MarrVelous Pet Rescues – Best Nonprofit 
Key Largo’s Mrs. Mac’s – Best Key Lime Pie 
Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty – Best Real Estate Office 
Plantation Key Colony – Best Neighborhood 
Price Automotive – Best Auto Service 
Nicole Navarro, of Pawsitive Beginnings Inc, with pillow Reef. Reef won Best Celebrity 
Islamorada Mayor Buddy Pinder holds the Best Bloody Mary plaque, which went to Robbie’s in Islamorada. 
Silvestri Team – Best Realtor/Team 
Square Grouper Islamorada – Best Lunch 
Square Grouper Islamorada – Best Overall Restaurant 
Theater of the Sea – Best Tourist Attraction 
Key Largo School’s Tiffany Zepeda – Best Educator 
Tolley & Hill CPA – Best Accounting Firm
