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 Cara O’Neill. She has her own personal training business and sells real estate with KCB Realty Inc. She also has her CAM license and helps take care of a couple properties with her family’s business, O’Neill Solutions Group.
CARA O’NEILL
KCB Realty Inc.
How long have you been in the Keys and what brought you here? I’ve lived in the Keys my whole life. My parents wanted to ditch the snow and raise us on a sailboat here in Marathon.
What do you do for fun in the Keys and why do you love living here? I love this community. I have fun every day, everywhere I go, because I see so many friendly faces throughout my day. I love freediving with my person, Justin, and keeping my eyes on my teenager. I’m grateful it is so safe here.
What is the theme song of your life? “Juicy” by the Notorious B.I.G.
What is the best advice anyone has given you? Don’t get “cocky.” (In an English accent.)
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, what actress would play you and why? Sandra Bullock; people say I resemble her.
What is your favorite book and why? “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. Living by these four simple agreements changed my life and it gives me so much peace:
1: Be impeccable with your words.
2: Don’t take anything personally.
3: Don’t make assumptions.
4: Always do your best.
If you were a flower, what type would you be and why? A sunflower because I always try to turn towards the light.
If you won $1,000,000 today, what would you spend it on? I would invest in more real estate of course!
What would I find in the center console of your car right now? Lots of name tags for all the organizations I’m in and keys to houses I’m trying to sell.
If you could have a conversation with one animal, which one would you talk to and why? My cat Olive. I feel like we have a lot in common.
Know someone that would be a good “Neighbor of the Week?” Email keysweeklyjen@gmail.com.
