Florida Keys · First EditionBoat days, beach notes & island storiesIssue No. 01

THE NAUTI JOURNAL

Florida Keys life with Nauti Madi · Official stories and links

Nauti Madi, Florida Keys lifestyle creator, relaxing aboard a boat near Key West
Cover story · Meet Nauti Madi

How I found my place in the Keys.

From northern winters to turquoise Florida Keys water, Nauti Madi built a life around boats, beaches, sunshine and a little nautical mischief. This is her personal journal of island adventures, favorite moments on the water and the everyday details of life in the Keys.

Key West · October 16–25, 2026

I’ll see you at Fantasy Fest.

Key West Fantasy Fest 2026 runs October 16–25 under the theme Musical Icons and Iconic Musicals, with parade night on Saturday, October 24. Read the full guide to festival week, or follow along for previews and island updates as Fantasy Fest takes over Key West.

Visit the official Fantasy Fest website ↗
10
Days
In Key West

Inside this edition

01
Florida Keys boating

Life on the water

Boat days are at the heart of the Nauti Madi Florida Keys lifestyle—from bright mornings on turquoise water to relaxed afternoons exploring the islands and sandbars around Key West.

02
Beaches & island life

Where turquoise begins

Follow beach days, tropical views and the everyday moments that make life in the Florida Keys unlike anywhere else. This is island living through Nauti Madi’s eyes.

03
Festival season

Fantasy Fest week

Key West’s biggest week of the year, October 16–25. Where to watch, how to get around and how to enjoy the island when it is at its busiest.

Northern roots.
Florida Keys living.

Nauti Madi is a Key West and Florida Keys lifestyle creator. Her world blends Florida Keys boating, beach life, tropical travel, swimwear style and the unmistakable island personality of Key West and the Lower Keys.

The Nauti Journal is the official home for Nauti Madi’s public stories, Florida Keys adventures and verified social links. New photo journals and island notes will explore Key West boat days, Florida Keys beach days, favorite local experiences and life behind the scenes.

Read the full story — Meet Nauti Madi →

Discover the Florida Keys with Nauti Madi

Key West lifestyle

Personal stories about living where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf, surrounded by warm weather, turquoise water and the tropical culture of Key West, Florida.

Florida Keys boating

Follow boating adventures, beautiful anchorages, sandbars and unforgettable days exploring the waters around Key West and the Lower Florida Keys.

Florida Keys beach life

Sun, sand, swimwear and tropical scenery—captured in relaxed photo stories from Florida Keys beaches, islands and waterfront escapes.

Meet Nauti Madi

Get to know the creator behind The Nauti Journal and follow her journey through the playful, adventurous Florida Keys lifestyle.

About Nauti Madi

Florida Keys lifestyle questions

Who is Nauti Madi?

Nauti Madi is a Florida Keys lifestyle creator based in the Key West area, sharing boating, beach and island-life stories.

Where does Nauti Madi create content?

Nauti Madi creates lifestyle content in Key West and throughout the Florida Keys, including boat adventures, beach days and tropical photo stories.

Is Nauti Madi creating Fantasy Fest 2026 content?

Yes. Special Florida Keys content is planned around Key West Fantasy Fest, October 16–25, 2026. Follow Nauti Madi’s official pages for previews and updates.

Where is Nauti Madi’s official account?

Her official public account is Instagram @nautimadi. Any other account claiming to be Nauti Madi is not hers.

Official Nauti Madi links

Come along for the ride.

Follow Nauti Madi’s Florida Keys adventures on Instagram, where the boat days, beach mornings and good light land between journal stories.