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1994 Summer Tide ViewsVolume I No. 3 Summer 1994 PROFILE Suzanne Shaughnessy Atlantic Beach City Commissioner When Suzanne Shaughnessy moved to Atlantic Beach, she knew she had found her home. Now in her seventh year here, our beachside community re- minds her of the smaller towns at the end of New York's Long Island where she spent her summers as a child, beginning forty years ago. "Those small villages have changed over the years and become very popular and therefore crowded," says Suzanne, "but Atlantic Beach still offers the charm and relaxed pace which make it so special. I've lived all over the Eastern U.S. and in Europe, and have learned that I am happiest living near the ocean. It just feels right to me after all •` these years." Born Suzanne Mack in Man- hattan, her family moved frequently be- cause of her father's work. She grew up 's in Deerfield, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, returning to Long Island during the sum- mers to stay with family. After high school, the Macks moved to Baltimore and Suzanne went to college in Boston, where she met her husband Dan. They married in 1972 afterDan was graduated I from law school, and spent the next eight continued on page 10 Mayor Fletcher Wants Cmens' Ideas Dear Fellow Atlantic Beach Citizens: Traffic, speeding and parking: These are issues that seem the most prevalent over the last several months to all of our citizens, as they affect most directly our day to day lives. Speeding, in particular, is a great concern. It threatens our children, and creates a fear that a child will be struck by a car as people speed through our residential streets. Pets are also a major concern. The traffic, with the noise and congestion it brings is also a major worry for people. C* --Wide Approach Parking, especially for beach access and handicap access, continues to be on our citizens' minds as an obligation that we must attempt to meet. We, as a community, must find a solution to these problems so that they are addressed city-wide, and not street by street. Putting a speed bump on Plaza merely shifted speeders to 8th and 9th Streets. This is an example that isolated measures do not take into consideration traffic patterns and needs throughout the community and are not a true solution to the problem. We must be innovative and creative in our approach, while considering the cost factor as well. A number of possibilities, including increased enforcement, one-way streets, stop signs, blocked street ends, and roundabouts, should be considered. A parking and traffic study completed several years ago for Atlantic Beach has suggested several of these items as possible solutions. This study will be helpful and educational in our approach to solving traffic problems. continued on page 2 Tide -Views P.O. Box Box 331542 Bulk Rate Atlantic Beach, FL S. Postage U.PAID 32233 Jacksonville, FL Permit No. 1645 cont. from page I A Plan for Everyone It is always my objective to preserve in all ways possible the residential character of our beautiful city. The increased traffic and speeding threatens the very character that we all love about Atlantic Beach. Traffic is like water going down a path of least resistance. We must anticipate this when looking at traffic patterns of the entire community from the intracoastal waterway to the ocean, from Atlantic Boulevard to Hanna Park. It is also in keeping with the character of our great city to provide safe and efficient means for bicyclists, pedestri- ans, and roller bladers to travel. This must be included in any plan that we decide upon. A Workshop Open to AR I intend to conduct a workshop in June, inviting all citizens to participate with their ideas, suggestions and concerns. We will insure that everyone has a chance to be heard before the commission reaches a final decision. In the meantime, we can all work on the speeding issue by simply slowing down. Our patrolmen have indicated that the majority of speeding tickets issued in Atlantic Beach are to our very own residents. Just remember, when you drive through the community you amdrivinatlirornohsomehody'sneiahhorhoocl who has children, nets, and enjoys sitting outside without having to hear racing motors, squealing tires, screeching brakes, and all the other unpleasantries that go along with speeding. Jacksonville/Atlantic Beach Mediation Session On another matter, just to keep you posted regarding our lawsuit with Jacksonville, we had our first mediation session on May 25th, and a second mediation is scheduled for June 20th. Hopefully we can find a resolution on the tax and equities visited upon all of us in Atlantic Beach. I will continue to keep you posted on the progress of this litigation. Have a wonderful summer, be safe and slowdown. When you get to the beach, there is no reason to hurry. That's the reason we, who live here, love it so much. Very truly yours Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor Tide Views is published quarterly by CPM Advertising & Public Relations, Inc. P.O. Box 331542 • Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 246-8221 Tide Views is mailed to 5,600 households in Atlantic Beach. Advertising rates are available upon request. CPM urges the readers to support our advertisers. Next Issue - Fall 1994 Space Reservation - August 1, 1994 Call now to reserve your ad space - 246-8221 ®Copyright 1994 CPM MAYOR Lyman T. Fletcher COMMISSIONERS Steven Rosenbloom, Suzanne Shaughnessy, J. Dezmond Waters III, Robert G. Weiss, Jr. CITY ATTORNEY Alan C. Jensen CITY MANAGER Kim D. Leinbach CITY CLERK Maureen King CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD-JohnJ. Venn,HeywoodDowling, Jr., Kathleen Russell, Barbara Bonner, Edward Martin, Lou Etta Waters, Theo K. Mitchelson (Meets 1st Tuesday every two months) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD - Ruth Gregg, Don Wolfson, Mary Walker, Robert Frohwein, Mark McGowan, Patricia Pillmore, Sharette Simpkins (Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month) PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Joseph Garven, John C. Fletcher, Jr., Don Ford, Richard White, Stuart K. Hicks, Jr. HOSPITAL BO ARD - Dorothy Kerber, Atlantic Beach Represenative TRFF CX NSFIRVATION ROARTI - Thomas Fmhne, Mae. Tones, Carolyn Woods, Hope VanNortwick, Jim Pelkey (Meets 3rd Monday of each month) RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD - Donald Fagan, Henry Batts, Carolyn Wright, Cynthia Corey, Gary Santora, Patricia Goelz, Beth Robertson (Meets 2nd 77mrsday of each month) NEW ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOARD - Carson Merry Baillie, Betsy Barrett, Barbara Benisch, Iva Larson Coplan, Alice Gartland, Kaye Kaufmann, Fran Phelps, Gary Rhodes, Sarah G. See With the commencement of the growing season, we would like to inform all of our citizens of Atlantic Beach Ordinance Section 23-36. This ordinance restricts the height of growth on weeds and grass not to exceed 12 inches. Section 12-1-3 restricts growth which may prove to become a detriment to public health. Failure to maintain one's property in accordance with City of Atlantic Beach ordinances is a violation of the code, and following proper notification orposting, couldresultin the City cutting the weeds and grass and assessing the property owner. This is a very active time of the year for Code Enforcement. Citizen complaints and routine inspections result in a varied number of violations, such as: high weeds and grass, abandoned junk or unregistered vehicles, housing violations, failure to apply for permits for fences, roofing, storage sheds; trash and garbage containers and recycle bins not being retrieved. If anyone has questions regarding the codes and ordinances, or perhaps you were notified of a violation, please feel free to call the Code Enforcement Office at 247-5855. 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Don't let Friday the 13th be misleading because everyone who attended the Employee Appreciation Dinner and Awards Cer- emony, hosted by American Legion Post 316, in May were quite lucky—in more ways than one. A big "Thank you" fora job well done is extended by our elected officials and employees to Post Commander Huey Sabia and Second Vice Dick Langlais and all others from American Legion who assisted in this annual affair. For the past few years American Legion Post 316 has invited all City of Atlantic Beach employees and their families for an annual dinner and awards cer- emony as a way of expressing their appreciation for the hard work and long hours the employees put in throughout the year for our commu- nity. On behalf of the City, Mayor Pro Tem J. Dezmond Waters, III, presented a plaque to Post Commander Sabia for the work the American Legion does throughout the Atlantic Beach community and in appreciation for this special dinner hosted each year for Atlantic Beach employees. In addition, Public Works Director Robert Kosoy presented awards to the two outstanding employees of the year in the Public Works Department. This year the awards were bestowed upon Kelly Reid (Dispatcher) and William Terry (Lead Sanitation Worker/ Driver). The Employee of the Year Award is voted on by all Public Works employees who select two co-workers who they feel have done an outstanding job over the past year. In addition to a fabulous meal and a beautiful cake provided by Post 316, this year's program extended well into the evening when Commissioners Dezmond Waters, Suzanne Shaughnessy and Robert Weiss drew numbers and handed out door prizes. Our thanks go to the nearly 50 merchants and private citizens for their donations of gifts and gift certificates from their businesses. City officials and employees of Atlantic Beach would like to thank the following for their generosity: Atlantic Beach Sandwich Shop Mary Kay Cosmetics Beach Bowl McDonald's (Atlantic Bio -Max Beach) Bolt Aerobics David Morgan Florists C&C Garage Ms. Mayport Judy Canova Seafood Northshore Grill City of Atlantic Beach On the Boulevard Parks & Recreation Dept. Orange Park Kennel Club Comfort Inn -Jacksonville Peterbrook Choeolatier Beach Ragtime Crabapple Tree Royal Palm Theatre Discovery Zone Seafood Ladies Dixon's Wood Roasted Seahorse Florist Chicken Selva Marina Country Club Flashback Photos Singleton's Seafood Shack Fleet Reserve Association Daniel & Suzanne Shaughnessy Branch 290 Shoney's (Neptune Beach) Hala Cafe and Bakery Subways (Atlantic Blvd. & Hooters of America Mayport Rd.) Jim Jarboe Sun Dog Diner La Cruise Transitions Salon The Loop Town Center University of North Florida n■r- Sanitation Thanks for your high participation levels in recycling! As a reminder, recyclable items are: glass magazines metal coat hangers plastics newspapers corrugated cardboard (up to 3 ft. x 3 ft.) aluminum junk mail Cardboard that will not fit into the bin should be taken to the dumpster at the Public Works yard or left outside the gate after hours. Please help to maintain the beauty of our community by removing recycle bins and trash cans from the right-of-ways as soon as possible. Water City crews are installing Encoded Register Water Meters throughout the City. These meters will permit meter readers to "read" a meter simply by touching the pad with a wand. vJe appreciate your assistance in keeping meters accessible. For your information, the private well on Coquina Place is in the process of being aban- doned and all residents will be connected to City water. The St Johns River Water Management District, through their Well Aban- donment Program, is funding this work. If you notice any of the wells that are leaking or malfunctioning, please call the Public Works Department at 247-5834. The design for the expansion of die Atlantic Beach Waste- water Treatment Plant, located at 1100 Sandpiper Lane, is nearing completion. This major project will increase the capacity of the plant to 3.0 MGD (million gallons daily), or 150% of its current capacity. The design will also provide expansion capabilities to 4.5 MGD, or 225% of its current capacity. On Ocean Grove Drive between 17th and 18th Streets, we are constructing the remaining portion of the Sanitary Sewer Line. Streets The section of Church Road between Mayport Road and Francis Avenue is now paved and a sidewalk has been constructed on the south side of the street. We hope this access to Mayport Road will improve the traffic circulation throughout the Donner Subdivision. City of Atlantic Beach forces are now mowing and cleaning the rights-of-way on portions of Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road per a maintenance agreement with Florida D.O.T. Please reduce speed when our workers are in the area. Guidelines for Reducing Conflicts Between Humans and Wildlife 1. Do not feed wild animals and birds unless you are willing to accept the fact that you will invariably attract unwanted species. 2. Secure garbage and trash cans with tight -fitting lids. Do not leave uneaten pet food in dishes outside. 3. Squirrel -proof your bird feeders. 4. Cover small access holes in the eaves of your home as well as at ground level to prevent entry of small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. 5. Clean up dense brush piles, weeds and vegetation near your home. This will reduce the likelihood of encountering undesirable rodents and reptiles (snakes). 6. Do no feed alligators. This is against the law in Florida, and may cause them to become dangerous to people. 7. Keep domestic poultry and fowl in properly constructed enclosures to ensure against losses to predators. 8. When planting small gardens, plan for losses to rabbits or raccoons. A small chickej4 wire or electric fence will eliminate most animals. Consider use of commercial repellents or scare devices. As a fmal note of caution, if you encounter a raccoon, bobcat, fox or skunk which is acting abnormally (overly bold, has a staggering walk or appears weak), leave it alone and call the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission at 353-6331. Unusual behavior in these species is a frequent symptom that the animal has a rabies infection. For snakes, call Reptile Recovery - 246-2105 Humane traps are available by calling Atlantic Beach Animal Control - 246-1648 Jacksonville Humane Shelter - 725-8766 Jacksonville Animal Control - 387-8846 Florida Game Commission - 353-6331 T h e County moved formation of the zees Association, County Political drive for Ocean forward with the Ocean County Citi - formerly the Ocean Committee. Bill Gulliford'former Mayor of Atlantic Beach was elected ® Chairman, Nick Nicholson - Vice Chairman, Virginia Smith - Secretary, Shelby Smith -Treasurer, JoAnne Morrisseau- •® Publicity. The committee announced it will meet the first Wednesday of the month. "The Florida Institute for Government, which is funded by the Legislature, has agreed to conduct a study on the creation of new counties in Florida, using the proposed Ocean County movement as a model, said State Rep. Joe Arnall, as quoted in the Times -Union. 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All Types Automotive and Emission Repairs Parts 246-4805 a Service 246-7131 •2825 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach Neptune Beach Office • Eve. 241-0571 Jan Shields 5. from The Book Mark Snapshotsfrom Hell by Peter Robinson, a journal of the first year at Stanford's prestigious business school, chronicles what happens when a 30 year-old White House speechwriter, who has never tried to balance his check- book, decides he wants to learn how to make money. From the humiliating inferno of remedial math to the surrealism of corporate recruiting methods, Robinson's brisk writing style fashions a deliciously entertaining and provocative read. Exactly what we require this time of year: easy, delicious recipes for more than 200 vegetable side dishes is be be found in Lorraine Bodger's The Cornplete Vegetable Cookbook. The award-winning cookbook author again delights with the simplicity of scrumptious and fat -cutting recipes: a tomato and onion tart, squash souffle, sauteed broccoli. Filled with tantalizing tidbits of information about everyday vegetables, buying and storing hints, and many suggestions, this is both a sensible and beautiful book. Ellen Gilchrist's new novel, Starcarbon, is writ- ten with tender humor as it explores the world of compli- a.a,w vuxvuvus and u. w=. vxxr as u., 1xu✓i auu iauu finished her first year of college and returns home to explore the mystery of her identity and her Cherokee heritage. This is a masterful work on a poignant, keenly observed meditation on love. Pizza baked in our wood burning oven Take Out 246-5100 Open 7 days a week y DELI PIZZERIA . RIsTo ink AN'lE o ®a e b o Q 6 rrauaR RISTCRAfVTE Full Italian Menu 110 North First St. Neptune Beach 249-5573 Fun ® Food 9 Ulvet Happy "Hungry" Hour Murray & Greg Gene Nordan Harry & Sally Hungry Hour Food Bar Drink Specials One Mon -Friday 5-8pm 249-7402 :yard * Atlantic Beach Phase 1B construction is ready to get underway, but will hold off until the end of summer. Due to the need to completely block off the Atlantic Boulevard access to the beach, along with the unsightly mess that construction always makes, it seemed more appropriate to wait until after labor day, when the masses have gone and the beach is back to normal again. The delay will benefit the hotel businesses directly effected by the construction, as well as other businesses in the area where parking is a premium. Town Center will benefit because there will be fewer people around the construction site, meaning less chance for injury and vandalism. The Inspection Group, an Atlantic Beach construction company who was awarded the bid for Phase 1B, does not anticipate any major cost increases due to the delay. Also, the delay will give Town Center more time to promote a new fund-raising effort. We are planning to reuse the old street bricks presently underneath the asphalt in paving the proposed roundabout and walkway down to the beach. We are asking for donations toward the removal, cleaning and repaving of these historic old bricks. For each $100 donation, we are offering an engraved street brick to be placed in the proposed historic walkway leading through Town Center Park. This is a limited time offer, as construction will begin in September and the laying of the historic walkway will take place in the c..tl xuxx. Several individuals have generously volunteered time to clean and palatize the street bricks that were removed during Phase 1A construction. To these people we are most grateful. This Friday the Non -Commissioned Officers Assoc. gathered to clean bricks and will meet again next Friday. Approximately 4000 bricks have been palatized so far, but many more are needed. For this reason we anticipate having to use funds for the project. Atlantic Beach has been very supportive of the Town Center Project. They have also been very patient in realizing that this kind of grass roots volunteer effort takes time, but will benefit everyone when it is finally finished. Thanks for your continued support. Ragtime Tavern Atlantic Beach, FI. Am pla"4f,9� I Ah Y i UN N E 2-5 Gunga Din 4* 9-12 Decoy 7-10 J.R. Trio 16-20 Gary Starling 14-17 Pretty Boy Freud 23-26 Slipped Mickey 21-24 Windjammer 30 -July 3 Tony "O" 28-31 Decoy ADG4-7 Dave Cam Quintet 11-14 Alley Cats 18-21 Gary Starling w/ Josh Breakstone 25-28 Bay Street Blues Club HEALTH FOOD & GROCERIES, INC. 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CRABAPPH TREE: Come in and Visit! 40 Ocean Boulevard 249-5182 the Corner .. 4 Reasona to Shop at 1 • Great wines & Cn The [3ou&oar beers from all over the world. 2. Ready to heat &eat dinners. 3, Fresh breads fq 4. Fine Coffees 102n the 2a uverd 403 09P"W;W &_ J4 "Real hand tossed New York Pizza!" •Hat & Cold Sandwiches •Sicilian & Thin Crust Pizza Xa�9 •Dinners & Salads� Eat In or Take OutUe��iX `J! Corner of East Coast & Atlantic Blvd. A I Beach 4ementary School Cultural Arts Fair The halls of Atlantic Beach Elementary School are still bursting with color as a result of the Cultural Arts Fair held during the month of April. Students displayed their artistic talents through either two-dimensional art, sculpture, music, or dance. Highlighting the Cultural Arts Fair was a gallery opening and performance by the chorus as well as an African Drum Dance per- formed by Mrs. Hopson's 5th Grade. Parents were invited to walk the halls and view all of the wonderful art work. TheBlaekboard Gallery, which opened earlier this year to expose students to good quality local art, is currently exhibiting the work of the late Manfred Mischenko. Mr. Mischenko ■ served as art teacher for Atlantic BeaehElemen- ®® tary for two years. His brilliantly colorful and abstract works have been inspiring to view dur- ing the Cultural Arts Fair. Student work was judged by local art- ist and journalist from the Beaches Leader, Alice Gartland. Awards were given to classes based on effort, quality, educational value and presentation. Three blue ribbons were given to Mrs. Hopson's 5th Grade, Mrs. Brewer's 3rd Grade and Mrs. Johnson's Chorus. Tbree red ribbons were given to Mrs.Glendenning's Kindergarten. Tbree awards of Merit were given to Mrs. Papke's Pre -Kindergarten, Mrs. Bartlett 's Pre -Kindergarten, and Mrs. Rogers' 1st Grade. Ribbons also were awarded to individual students for outstanding work. The first of May brought visitors to ABES from SACS (Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools) Accreditation Team. The team, composed of school and university administrators from around the state, was here to give an interim report of progress made in conjunction with the school's 5 -year goals and implementation plan. The team gave a glowing report to Atlantic Beach Elementary. They were very pleased with the warm and friendly atmosphere at the school, commended highly the techniques used in the teaching of language arts, and commented favorably on the use of creative funding in regard to the school budget. TAPPIfq B O O K • M I N E At the corner of Atlantic & Seminole Rd. 246-1388 8. Where the Emphasis is on Books Used, Rare, Out -of -Print, Book Search & Collection Development, Hardback & Softcover, Popular paperbacks ®half price, Fiction, Literature, Art, Military, Americana, Nautical, Aviation, 1st editions, Children's Books, Fine Bindings, Reference, Humor, Sports, Poetry, Drama, Illustrated books, Signed books, Books about Books(anincestuous category if ever there was onel), and generally speaking lots of books to inform, entertain and sometime astoundl The Oldest Continuously Operated Book Store in the Beaches Communities. We welcome this opportunity to share the happenings of Atlantic Beach's only retirement community with our neighbors and friends. The interest in their new home is obvious as these new citizens of Atlantic Beach extend their time, talents, and caring nature outside the gates of Fleet Landing. You most likely share time with many people from F1eetLanding as you pursue your interests in your favorite charities, in your schools, and in your civic and church activities. ° 0 e Forum Some events at Fleet Landing offer an opportunity for you to join us. One such event was the Humanities Forum, lectures and performances by professionals from Florida universities and muse- ums. A grant from the State of Florida with the purpose of educating people about the history and culture of Florida was received for this series of eight presentations. eet n for "Bri& SIPO& The Fleet Landing Beautification Committee keeps watch on a one mile stretch of Mayport Road and some of the members of that committee are seen frequently picking up debris outside their desig- nated mile. Fleet Landing participated in the self -guided tour of "Atlantic Beach Bright Spots" sponsored by the Beautification Com- mittee of Atlantic Beach over the Mothers' Day weekend. Art shows are popular at Fleet Landing. Our artists have hosted showings by guest artists and many neighbors and friends from the Beaches communities have enjoyed these wonderful shows. Moth- ers' Day weekend found the resident artists sponsoring an Art, Fash- ion, and Flower Show. Again, this very special event was open to residents of the Beaches communities. F1eetLanding residents strongly support the Beaches Arts Foundation in their quest for an Art Center. Health Center Expausion Very exciting news is the expansion of the Fleet Landing Health Center. We expect a June, 1994, groundbreaking and our new assisted living addition to be ready for residents in the spring of 1995. The $4 million expansion will also include additional skilled nursing beds and an Alzheimer's wing. The Health Center, which offers assisted living and skilled nursing care, is open to the public and we have served many Atlantic Beach residents. "Saving you dollars for nearly 18 years" Vo Check us out Casual • Career ' After 5 • Maternity ` ® Accessories Open 10 to 530 Monday thru Friday • 10-5 Saturday New, Consignment & Resale Fashions 695 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach • 241-0517 PARKS & RECREATION Congratulations! Two of the innovative programs of our Parks & Recreation Department have received "Youth...The Key to Quality Cities" awards from the Florida League of Cities. The awards were for the Pedal Pickers Program and The Giving Tree, which were accomplished through the cooperative efforts of our Parks & Recre- ation staff, local schools, law enforcement, and citizens of Atlantic Beach. We are proud to have been selected for these awards and thank all those who were involved in these programs. "I1 _ / _' a This department is privileged to have three hard-working, congenial, and efficient workers. Jim Burke, Troy Lewis, and Susan Collins are the heart of this department and do a super job in grass cutting, trimming, safety checks and repairs and maintenance to keep the parks in excellent condition. How- ever, the department experiences on-go- ing problems with carelessness and unsanitary conditions in the C restrooms in the parks. It is our de- sire to provide you with top-notch facilities and we seek your assis- tance in making sure the restrooms are not misused. We commend our Parks & Recreation crew for their patience and the care with which they do their jobs, so the next time you see them, say "Hi" and thank them for their efforts on your behalf. 1 The Spring Festival was canceled this year due to lack of response. It seems no matter how hard we try, we find ourselves competing with many other events. If you would prefer to have a festival in the fall, call Rose Blanchard at 247-5828. N =4 Summer drama camp begins June 27 and runs through August4 with performances on August 5 and 6. ContactBeth Robertson at 246-0480 for more information and registration forms. This is a super activity for the children in our city. They are already so talented! ; c JU Summer Camp at the Donner Park Community Center on Church Road begins on June 13 and runs through August 12. Camp hours are 11:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. There will be no camp on July 4. Free lunches are available to children up to age 18. Contact Gail Baker at 241-5851 to register. To parents and children who attended the Easter Egg Party at the Adele Grage Community Center: Please come by and see the pictures. If you are in them and wish to keep them, we will be happy to give them to you. HE BEST OF EVERYTHING... AND IT'S IN ATLANTIC EACH! Retirement At Fleet Landing Fleet Landing has everything you could want in a retirement community - great location in the Selva area; a walk to the ocean; all the amenities; gourmet dining; exceptional security; an on-site health center; cottages and apartments with friendly, stimulating neighbors who enjoy living a full and fulfilling lifestyle. The residents of this lakefront community - primarily retired professionals from the military services and government, their spouses and widows - will be the first to tell you that Fleet Landing is your best choice for a continuing care retirement community. • Seniors, come visit our residental community, tour our health DOcenter and meet our friendly residents and staff. 1 E •NDING Sons and Daughters, find out how Fleet Landing can serve your folks. " • Call 246-9900, ext 107, for information and to schedule your visit. j lj jJl V BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE ._ ,,. ,• t Officers for 1994-1995 were elected at the Committee's April meeting, to take office on June 1. They are: Jack Robbins, Chairman, and Robin Soergel, Vice - Chairman. Carl Walker will con- tinue in the capacity of Secretary/ Coordinator. Ottilie Wilkins is to be commended forserving aspastChair- man. The first "Tour of Atlantic ME Beach Bright Spots" was held on Sat- urday, May 7. Several yards through- out the City were selected as represen- tative of various types of gardening techniques. Our thanks to the property owners at the following for allowing the Committee to include them in the tour: 149 Oceanwalk Drive, S.; 2353 Barefoot Trace; 1809 N. Sherry Drive; 945 Sailfish Drive; 125 Donner Road; 1224 Ocean Boulevard; 275 Eleventh Street; and 494 Beach Avenue. Fleet Land- ing was also opened to the public for touring their grounds. We hope thatyou had the opportunity to take advantage of the =d ,mai —_rCd snan.e* gonad r.#,a.r.e" -de--s f . A.Rear� such undertakings are in the planning stages. You have probably noticed the recently landscaped median of Atlantic Boulevard, near the Seminole Road intersection. This was accomplished through the efforts and donations of the members of the Beaches Fraternity/Sorority Assn., who also are maintaining the median. In a similar manner, Landscape Design and Services has "adopted" the landscaped median of Atlantic Boulevard east of Sherry Drive. For information regarding the median landscaping program, please contact Jack Robbins at 247-9549. Our appreciation is also extended to the members of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 290, who recently adopted a mile on the western side of Mayport Road between Plaza Street and Atlantic Boulevard. This group has been working on weekends to reduce litter and improve the appearance on this heavily traveled route. Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Conference Room, beginning at 7:30 pm. New faces and new ideas are always welcome! .:. Suzanne Shaughnessy Cont. from page I years in Louisiana, Germany, and Ft. Walton Beach, fulfilling Dan's ROTC commitment to the Air Force. While in Ft. Walton, they visited Suzanne's brother Warren (Mack) who was student at Jacksonville University, and they moved in 1979 to Mandarin. "Mandarin was rural then; we arrived with a horse, a large dog and two cats, and we needed land on which to keep them," Suzanne says, "but once we moved to the beach, I knew we'd come home." Suzanne's husband Dan is originally from Boston and is a partner in the Jacksonville law firm of Cowles & Shaughnessy. "I used to ride and Dan loves to sail, but for the time being, we just enjoy our children and the activities that are geared toward them." They have two children; 9 -year old son Connor and 7 -year old daughter Devon are students at Jacksonville Country Day School. "Raising the children is the most important thing I've ever attempted, and is my iN greatest source of joy." Suzanne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Mack, Sr. who have also moved to the area. Her brother Gary, an artist, lives in Jacksonville Beach. Her brother Warren, Vice - President of Carlyle Golf, will soon move to the beach as well. Suzanne has held a number of positions because of her many moves. Most recently, she has worked for the Jacksonville Symphony and for Izod, Lacoste, Ltd., travelling Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as an outside sales representative for the Golf and Tennis Division. Prior to her election to the City Commission, Suzanne served on the Oceanwalk Board of Directors, the North Duval Beaches Association, the Parents Board at Jacksonville Country Day School, the Code Enforcement Board, and the Committee to Re -negotiate the Interlocal Agreement for the City of Atlantic Beach. "I was raised to try to give something back to my commu- nity," she explains, "but in the case of Atlantic Beach, I may never be able to do enough!" ®+ Where the elite meet to eat in sandy feet _0114 "You should always eat so well for so little" JW Jonathan Rogers, The Florida Times Union v/ the Beach Eat in or Take Out ® Lunch and Dinner 233 3rd Street, Neptune Beach Closed Mondays ® 241-4969 BREEZEINTO STIHL TERRITORY FORJUST $69.95. LightweighVHigh-Powered Quiet operating Cord keeper to ensure cord stays plugged in • Telescoping extension tube • Vacuum and Gutter cleaning attachments available E55 p-opm- BE 55 —�_ ELECTRIC BLOWER ut ..r MCKER EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES mwTiHL@ 11311th Street • Neptune Beach Em MOO 246-1330 IWnulacturer's suggested retail price BAKERY Sliders Bread Shop 218 First Street Shoppes of Northshore Neptune Beach 2445-0881 363-7 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1905 CAR CARE Mayport Motor Parts, Inc. BEAUTY SALONS 2825 Mayport Road L.A. Rose Atlantic Beach Hair & Nail Designs Parts 246-4805 Service 246-7131 991 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-4140 CHOCOLATES Peterbrooke Chocolatier BOOKSTORES Shoppes of Northshore Tappin Book Mine 363 Atlantic Blvd. "The Oldest Continuously Operated Atlantic Beach 246-0277 Book Store in the Beaches Communities" 705 Atlantic Blvd. CLEANERS Atlantic Beach 246-1388 Clean Smart Shoppes of Northshore BIKE SHOPS Atlantic Beach 241-3239 Spoke Shop 220 1st Street CLOTHES Neptune Beach 246-6677 JJ's Clothes Closet 695 Atlantic Blvd. CAFES Atlantic Beach 241-0517 Fatimas 233 3rd Street DENTISTS Neptune Beach 241-4969 John M. Della Porta, D.M.D., P.A. Heaven on Earth "Gentle Dentistry" "A Neighborhood Gathering Place" 469 Atlantic Blvd. #5 363-14 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-2222 Atlantic Beach 249-6242 DONUTS Mezza Luna/Vagabondo Dunkin Donuts Italian Restaurant & Club Shoppes of Northshore 110 First Street Atlantic Beach 241-3211 Neptune Beach 249-5573 A Florida not for profit corporation The Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol, Inc. was formed in June 1991 for the protection and preservation of endangered sea turtle and their nesting beaches, as well as the education of the general public about these large, gentle amphibians that have inhabited the ocean for over 100 million years. During the past 10 years, this small group of 45 dedicated volunteers who devoted their time and resources have helped over 40,000 of the tiny gray brown hatchlings safely reach the ocean. When a nest is located in a high traffic area, it is relocated to a hatchery in Hanna Park, allowing the hatchlings to incubate and emerge safely. A nest located in a safe area is marked and monitored until emergence. These actions provide the highest possible survival rate for these great, quiet creatures, who appeared about the same time as the dinosaurs. In addition to the patrolling efforts, the group conducts public awareness programs, mainly through slide presentations, to a variety of interested groups and schools, to further the public's knowledge of these ancient creatures that swam the oceans long before the first mammal crawled on dry land. FURNITURE Moonstruck Futon 434 N 3rd Street Jacksonville Beach 247-1143 GIFT SHOPS Crabapple Tree 40 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-5182 Shorelines 115 1/2 First Street Neptune Beach 246-9133 HOTEL Sea Turtle One Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-7402 LUMBER Ed Smith Lumber Company 200 1st Street Neptune Beach 249-5677 MAILING/SHIPPING Post Mark Your Personal Postal & Business Center Shoppes of Northshore 363-6 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 270-2648 MORTGAGE COMPANIES Harrell Mortgage, Inc. Brinkley Harrell Mark Muchowicz 325 3rd Ave, North Jacksonville Beach 249-5000 North Florida Mortgage David H. MacInnes 1661 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach 241-1177 PIZZA Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs 469 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-9991 RENTAL EQUIPMENT Tucker Equipment Rental & Sales 113 11th Street Neptune Beach 246-1330 RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Fleet Landing One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-9900 REALTY COMPANY Watson Realty Jan Shields 1117 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 249-3804 TAX PROFESSIONALS Triple Check Income Tax Service 1541 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 241-2533 Advertise Your Business With A Directory Listing $35 per Listing Call 246-8221 The patrol is funded through tax deductible donations and annual memberships that begin at $10. (Call 246-1634 for more Information) WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP OUR SEA TURTLES: Avoid disturbing nesting turtles, eggs and sea turtle hatchlings. Avoid unnecessary lighting near beach areas during nesting and hatching seasons (1 May - 31 Oct) Help reduce hatchling deaths by controlling pets and removing trash from the beach that might block the tiny turtles movement to the water. Report sightings of dead or injured sea turtles to the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol. Never, never attempt to push turtles back into the water. Keep them wet and call the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol at 246-1634. 1i. CITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Atlantic Beach Elementary School Bus Schedule Information Councilman Dick Brown (Council District 3) Dial -A -Ride Driver's License Bureau (For Appt.) Fletcher Middle School Fletcher Sr. High School Mayport Middle School Public Library (Beaches Branch) Rep. 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