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 Ava Credle. She is a server at Castaway Waterfront Restaurant and Sushi Bar. She is originally from Mississippi and spends most of her days chatting with people who come to the restaurant and hopes to make their day a little bit better. She is always complimented for being friendly and outgoing, and she loves meeting new people.
AVA CREDLE
Castaway Restaurant
How long have you been in the Keys and what brought you here? I’ve been in the Keys for almost two years now. I used to vacation in Marathon and fell in love with the lifestyle and decided to make the move permanent.
What do you do for fun in the Keys and why do you love living here? I love being out on the water, whether it’s paddle boarding, boating or snorkeling. Living here is a constant reminder to slow down and enjoy life.
What is the silliest question someone has asked you while you were at work? “Is the salmon fresh?”
If you could have one superhero power, what would it be and why? The ability to breathe underwater so I can explore the reefs and marine life for as long as I wanted with no limits.
What would you do if you were the only survivor of a plane crash? Search for the snacks and liquor on the plane, of course!
What is one thing you always have in your car? Living in the Keys, there is never a shortage of sand, no matter how often I vacuum.
If you could eat one food every day what would it be? Crawfish. As a Mississippi native, it’s nostalgic and reminds me of my childhood.
Cats or dogs? Why? Dogs because they make life more fun.
If you could be an animal, which animal would you be and why? I would be a manatee because they get the ultimate relaxed lifestyle. They’re so chill and so cute.
What’s your favorite movie and why? “The Hangover” because no matter how many times I watch it, it never gets old.
What’s one thing people don’t know about you? I’m not a natural blonde, unfortunately.
Know someone who would be a good “Neighbor of the Week?” Email keysweeklyjen@gmail.com.
