No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community members who deserve to be recognized. In an effort to shine a spotlight on more of the incredible individuals who live and work in these islands, Keys Weekly is proud to present our Neighbor of the Week feature, dedicated to celebrating a community member with each issue.
Our Neighbor of the Week is Precious Perry. An Orlando native, Precious moved to the Keys in 2019. When she isn’t serving guests at the Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House, she’s busy running her own business, Precious Paradise Cleans LLC. In her downtime, you’ll find her roller skating or soaking up the sun out on the water.
PRECIOUS PERRY
Steak & Lobster House/Precious Paradise Cleans
How long have you been in the Keys and what brought you here? Almost seven years. My best friend lived here at the time and this was always my home away from home.
What’s a local business you couldn’t live without? Irie Island Eats.
What is your greatest fear? Not seeing everyone I know go to Heaven.
Which living person do you most admire? My mother. She’s been through so much and still continues to love people unconditionally.
What is your favorite book, movie, or TV show right now? My favorite book is the Bible and my favorite show is “The Chosen.”
What is your greatest extravagance? Makeup and perfume.
What’s a talent you wish you had? I’ve always wished I could sing.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why? To take more chances in life, because I feel like I hold back on opportunities sometimes.
What is your most marked characteristic? Humility.
Who is one of your real-life heroes? My dad.
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being around people I love.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A red panda because they are so adorable.
What’s a habit you’d love to break? Being late.
What is your greatest regret? Not treating people the way I would want to be treated.
What’s something you’re really proud of? How far I have come from where I used to be.
What is your most treasured possession? My dog Kona.
What do you most value in your friends? Honesty.
What’s a simple pleasure that brings you joy? Coffee.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Never take advice from someone whose shoes you wouldn’t want to be in.
What’s a secret about you that people might be surprised to learn? I have a fear of public speaking.
What are your favorite & least favorite smells? My favorite smell is Delina la Rose (perfume) and my least favorite are paper mills.
What’s one of your all-time favorite movie quotes? “I was one way and now I’m completely different, and the thing that happened in between was him.” – “The Chosen”
Know someone who would be a good “Neighbor of the week?” Email keysweeklyjen@gmail.com.
