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 Kirsten Tangen, who is a hairdresser and nail tech working at Salon Blanco in Marathon.
KIRSTEN TANGEN
Salon Blanco
How long have you been in the Keys and what brought you here? I’m a real Conch, born and raised in the fabulous Florida Keys!
What do you do for fun in the Keys and why do you love living here? When I am not working, I am relaxing and hanging out with family and friends. I love living here because this is my home and the island life is all I’ve ever known.
What is your favorite memory from childhood? My favorite childhood memory is riding up and down U.S. 1 with my dad on our backhoe and going on the boat with my family.
What is the funniest thing someone has said to you while working? A client once told me a hilarious story about a date. The guy had literally tumbled out of a taxi, knocked himself out cold, and then she didn’t hear from him for three days. We were all convinced he was dead. Turns out he was just too embarrassed to call.
What is your favorite way to relax or unwind? My favorite way to relax or unwind is to relax in bed and scroll on my socials.
If you could have any conversation with anyone in the world, who would it be with and what would you talk about? I would have a conversation with my dad and catch up on life.
What is a quote or piece of advice that has always resonated with you? Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
If you were a flavor of ice cream what flavor would you be and why? I would be chocolate cherry because I’m comfort with a kick, elegance with a bit of mischief, and classic with my own twist.
What animal do you feel represents your personality? I’d be a golden retriever – deeply loyal and always down to lift the mood. I’m trustworthy, playful and loving.
Know someone that would be a good “Neighbor of the Week?”
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