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 Sarah Brawer Bartus. She is a psychotherapist, also known as a talk therapist and she uses various methods to help individuals understand and change their thoughts, feelings and behaviors – especially fitting for Mental Health Awareness Month. She is married to John Bartus, a local musician, writer and City Administrator for Key Colony Beach.
SARAH BRAWER BARTUS
How long have you been in the Keys and what brought you here? My grandparents lived on Sugarloaf and I was a “sunbird kid.” I moved down full-time in 1998 to care for my mother, and never left.
What do you do for fun in the Keys and why do you love living here? I love to go kayaking and spending time on the water has been my first passion. Going to community events around town would be a close second. I love living here because we are such a great community, and it never gets any better than spending time on our beautiful water.
What actress would play you in a movie about your life? Definitely Sandra Bullock. She resembles me but she has also been through a lot like I have.
What would the title of that movie be? “One Thing is Certain: Something Will Happen”
What is your favorite salad dressing and why? Oil and vinegar if I’m being healthy and ranch on the side if I’m not.
What kid’s movie is scary to you and why? “Bambi.” That is just too much emotional turmoil and loss.
What part of the human face is your favorite and why? Definitely the eyes because they tell you so much.
If you could perform with any musician who would it be and what would you play? John Bartus of course! I would play piano with him on guitar, but mostly I love to sing with him.
What’s one thing people don’t know about you? I lived in Trinidad until I was 6 years old, and it was during their revolution.
Know someone who would be a good “Neighbor of the Week?”
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