1995 Summer Tide ViewsVolume 2 No.3 Summer 1995
Orcheshuflng the Future of Atlantic Beach
Dear Friends:
That time of year has come again at last to Atlantic
Beach. It's that glorious time before the constant drone of air -
conditioners conceals the chatter of birds at dawn, and well
before the time that the cicadas drown out the drone of the air -
conditioners. The greenscape is lush and verdant, not yetbleached
and withered by the intense heat of the summer sun, and divine
aromas permeate the senses. As Joanna and I sit outside under
the trees and drink our morning coffee, we also drink in the
sights, smells and sounds of the season and think that life can't
get much better than this. NO complaints here.
Actually, aside from the occasional load of garbage not
picked up or the undetected leak in the water main, there are
relatively few complaints coming from our community. In fact,
the biggest complaint of late has been the newspaper's impa-
tience over the amount of time it took to decide the location of
the Donner Community Center. And I consider that a compli-
ment on two counts. First, if that's the only thing the press can
find to complain about, then we, as a city, are in good shape.
Secondly, our decisions, especially those with long-range im-
pact, should not be made under the pressure of false deadlines.
The decision-making process which includes citizen
participation through boards, committees, and interested par-
continued on page 5
ties, is certainly a more time-consuming process, but time well
spent. I am convinced that a better product results from consid-
ering all the options and listening to people. Listening requires
time and patience. It requires putting aside one's prejudices and
distractions. It's an important part of the democratic process
which is often forgotten in the long winded political realm.
As conductor of our governmental orchestra, I hear a
few horns blowing a little too often and a little too loud, but the
resounding rhythm is a steady beat of accomplishing our goals
of preservation and planning. We are maintaining our vision, in
spite of dissonant horns blowing in the wind. You can hear the
hum of progress as we plan for the future of our parks system as
well as our new wastewater treatment facility. The Saltair
Community will soon get relief for their stormwater drainage
and sewer problems. You can see the finished compositions in
Town Center Park and the Russell Park Concession Building,
both of which took considerable time to plan and build, but will
indeed stand the test of time thanks to the participation of many
good minds with many good ideas. The Donner Community
Center will stand the test of time as well.
You, the citizens, are the true music makers. The city is
buzzing with people who are concerned and excited about
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ties, is certainly a more time-consuming process, but time well
spent. I am convinced that a better product results from consid-
ering all the options and listening to people. Listening requires
time and patience. It requires putting aside one's prejudices and
distractions. It's an important part of the democratic process
which is often forgotten in the long winded political realm.
As conductor of our governmental orchestra, I hear a
few horns blowing a little too often and a little too loud, but the
resounding rhythm is a steady beat of accomplishing our goals
of preservation and planning. We are maintaining our vision, in
spite of dissonant horns blowing in the wind. You can hear the
hum of progress as we plan for the future of our parks system as
well as our new wastewater treatment facility. The Saltair
Community will soon get relief for their stormwater drainage
and sewer problems. You can see the finished compositions in
Town Center Park and the Russell Park Concession Building,
both of which took considerable time to plan and build, but will
indeed stand the test of time thanks to the participation of many
good minds with many good ideas. The Donner Community
Center will stand the test of time as well.
You, the citizens, are the true music makers. The city is
buzzing with people who are concerned and excited about
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improving and enhancing our quality of life, whether by plan-
ning neighborhood cleanups as the Donner Community did last
month, or by planning a First Night Celebration for New Year
'96 as the cultural Arts Board is doing.
Many of you have noticed a visual difference in our
community of late. Thanks to Ron Scheibler, our city gardener,
we are welcomed to Atlantic Beach with begonias instead of
weeds. We are greeted with flowers at all our public entrances
and the landscaped rights of way are all nicely maintained. We
now look like a city that cares.
As our city hums along in its day to day activities, there
are issues which rise to the surface. Our law suit with Jackson-
ville remains a priority. We must have just compensation for the
tax burden we have been carrying for so long. We, as a city, are
the victim of big government not listening. I am hopeful that
Mayor -elect John Delaney will be a more effective listener than
his predecessors.
Speeding and traffic are issues which need resolving.
We must find innovative ways to control speeding in our
neighborhoods. There should be zero tolerance for speeders in
this city. I look to the Parking and Traffic Committee for
suggestions and recommendations to help resolve this problem.
These issues as well as others, will not be resolved
quickly, but workable solutions will arise from careful study.
There are no deadlines. As we have seen, even court dates can
be postponed. The important thing is that progress is being made
and there is movement toward resolution.
As your mayor, I am priviledged to orchestrate this
symphony of progress taking place in Atlantic Beach, and as a
citizen, I am proud to be among those of you who are working,
and planning to help our great community sing sweetly into the
next century.
Very truly yours,
Lyman T. Fletcher
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Changes have been gradual in our wonderful beach
community, and we often take them for granted. Consider Town
Center, where two communities have actually gotten together
on something that benefits all of us. Did you know we now have
three book stores, several crafts and gifts stores with unique
items for discriminating shoppers; and many specialty shops
and a soon to open, gourmet grocery store in the Shoppes of
Northshore. These shops have added to the distinctive character
that sets Atlantic Beach apart. We have almost made it possible
to shop here at the Beach and never have to go over the
waterway.
You have seen the changes reported right here in
TideViews. Check out the advertisers and visit them. It is their
contribution to our community that helps give us our pride in
where we live. Let them know you saw their ad in TideViews
and thank them for their on-going support of the town we all
love and enjoy.
JoAnne Morrisseau
Publisher
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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
BOARD MEMBERS
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - JohnJ. Venn, HeywoodDowling,
Jr., Kathleen Russell, Barbara Bonner, Edward Martin, Lou Etta
Waters, Theo K. Mitchelson (Meets lst Tuesday every two months)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD - Don Wolfson, Mary
Walker, Scott Fletcher, Robert Frohwein, Mark McGowan, Patricia
Pillmore, Sharette Simpkins (Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month)
-71EN313NB3AR,yr TRUSTEES -.ioituC.rietcner,.rr.,Don Ford,
Jared I. Smith, Chip Tousey, Stuart K. Hicks, Jr.
TREE CONSERVATION BOARD - Rick Beaver, Thomas Frohne,
Mae Jones, Hope VanNortwick, Jim Pelkey (Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. of
each month)
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD - Cynthia Corey, Barbara
Hopson, Edward Waters, Jane Tanner, Gary Santora, Patricia Goelz,
Patricia Bell (Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month)
CULTURAL ARTS BOARD - Carson Merry Baillie, Betsy Barrett,
Barbara Benisch, Iva Larson Coplan, Alice Gartland, Fran Phelps,
Carolyn Stone, Karen Summers (Meets 3rd Wednesday)
"The City Commission meets in
City Hall at 7:15pm on the second
and fourth Monday of each month.
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Inthe summer months, several prob-
lems tend to emerge on a seasonal basis.
Although they are not major crime prob-
lems for the community as a whole, they
can have a profound impact on the vic-
tims. In these cases, a little effort at
prevention can help to protect citizens
and their property.
Parents often travel out-of-town and
leave their teenage children at home. Cer-
tainly the young people are capable of
caring for themselves, and the parents
have every expectation that they will re-
turn to find their house and property in
order. Often, this is not the case.
The Police Department answers dis-
turbances where the parents are out-of-
town and hundreds of young people are
partying. There are alcoholic beverages
being consumed, and many young people
in attendance do not even know who is
giving the party. The teenager minding
the house is sometimes intoxicated, and
almost always overwhelmed by the people
in attendance. By the time the police have
been contacted, the house has often been
"trashed" and there is missing property
including jewelry, cash, and electronics.
There were so many people who had
access to the items that it is impossible to
determine who stole them. The yard is
often damaged, there is trash everywhere,
and the neighbors are upset.
If parents are leaving a young per-
son in charge, the Police Department sug-
gests that the parents provide very spe-
cific guidelines and restrictions, especially
relating to having friends visit and any
type of party activities. Close friends
(preferably neighbors) should be made
aware of the situation, and encouraged to
check up on the teen. If the friends and
neighbors observe any inappropriate con-
duct at the house, they should be encour-
aged to call the Police immediately. These
arrangements should be made with the
full knowledge of the teen so that there are
no misunderstandings.
Itis also importantto leave an emer-
gency number so that the home owners
can be contacted. It is very frustrating for
the Police Department to need to commu-
nicate with the parents, and no one knows
where they are or how to contact them.
There is a state law that prohibits
open house parties, and when the police
arrive, there are usually additional viola-
tions of the law including consumption of
alcohol by minors, noise violations, and
illegal drug use. The best protection for
parents and teenagers is prevention.
Bicycle Thefts
Bicycle thefts usually increase dur-
ing the Spring and summer months. There
are more people inclined to steal bicycles
due to an increased demand for resale and
for immediate transportation.
The Police Department encourages
owners to lock their bicycles when park-
ing them in public places. A high quality
lock which secures the front wheel and
frame to a fixed object will provide the
best protectionfromtheft. Bicyclesshould
not be left in yards or open garages with-
out security. It only takes a matter of
seconds for a thief to grab a bicycle and
flee.
There are various ways to find a
bicycle after it has been stolen. But, the
best way to protect your bike is to prevent
it from being stolen in the first place.
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The city will hold its municipal election on Tuesday,
October 3 to elect a mayor and two commissioners. The seats
up for election are currently held by Mayor Lyman Fletcher and
Commissioners Waters and Weiss. Elections are non-partisan
and all commissioners serve at large.
Register now to vote, or make any changes in your
voter registration such as name, address, etc. Voter registration
has now been simplified and application fortes are available at
public libraties and drivers license testing stations. Registra-
tion books close thirty days prior to an election so don't wait
until the campaigns are underway and interestin the election has
been generated by the candidates. It may then be too late to
register. Residents are disappointed when they are told they
cannot register. Don't let this happen to you—REGISTER
NOW. If you have any questions regarding elections or voter
registration, contact City Clerk Maureen King at 247-5809.
Occupational1
We would like to remind all businesses in Atlantic
Beach that they need to be licensed and current licenses
prominently posted. Florida law requires all businesses to obtain
licenses from both the city and the county in which they are
located. Businesses which are involved in several types of
activity may require more than one city or county license.
Florida Statutes exempt certain individuals and groups such as
disabled veterans or charitable organizations from the license
fee; however, those businesses are required to obtain and display
their city and county licenses to demonstrate to their patrons that
they comply with all city zoning and other applicable regula-
tions. If you have any questions regarding occupational li-
censes, please call the City Clerk's office at 247-5810.
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Two raccoons and a domestic cat tested positive for
the rabies virus in the City of Atlantic Beach during April
this year. Rabies Control of the State of Florida urges pet
owners to vaccinate their pets against this virus if the pet
has not had the vaccination within the last twelve months.
If the pet comes in contact with one of the Big Four Rabies
Carriers (bats, raccoons, foxes, skunks) during this "quar-
antine" period, it is recommended that the pet be re-
vaccinated immediately by a licensed veterinarian.
If the pet has never been vaccinated against the
rabies virus and has a fight where saliva or blood is
involved, the pet should either be (1) euthanized, or (2)
confined in a kennel for three months to observe its health.
During this quarantine period which is actually an
"alert," pet owners may contact Rabies Control at 630-
3260, if further information is required.
If a wildlife animal appears to be uncoordinated,
sickly, or overly aggressive, residents should contact
Atlantic Beach Animal Control.
Pet owners should keep their pets indoors at night.
If the pet is tied up where wildlife animals roam, pet
owners should be especially careful in monitoring the
whereabouts of the animals. The ONLY way to determine
if an animal is rabid is to decapitate it and have the lab
check its brain for the rabies virus.
The quarantine period extends through July, 1995.
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A special thanks goes to the following people for their
dedication and hard work to make this year's Campout a great
success: Patricia Goelz, Tom Goelz, Linda Strout, Kim Leinbach,
Carl Walker, Commissioner Waters, Mayor Fletcher, Commis-
sioner Rosenbloom, Paul Paloti, Gail Baker, David Thompson,
Mayport Naval Station, Boy Scout Troop 37 & Leaders, Cub
Scout Troop 37 & Leaders, Susan Collins, James Patton, Allen
Sowder, Jane Tanner, Teen Council, Leann Brady, Ann Winfree,
Astronomer's Society & Jim Weber Tree Service.
The City of Atlantic Beach
will offer tennis lessons June
19 -July 21. The camp will
include 10 lessons for ages 8 -
Adult. The cost is $10. For
more information, contact
Timmy Johnson at 247-5828.
The deadline to register is June
9. Please complete and send
in the form above. (Partici-
pants may be required to sign
an injury waiver).
Tide -Bites continued from page I
Max Health Food Store says that the following items are
considered the "dirty dozen" and are the most abundant marine
debris items found on the world's beaches.
1. Cigarette butts
2. Plastic pieces
3. Foamed plastic pieces
4. Plastic food bags/wrappers
5. Paper pieces
6. Glass pieces
7. Plastic caps/lids
8. Metal beverage cans
9. Glass beverage bottles
10. Plastic straws
11. Foamed plastic cups
12. Plastic beverage bottles
Let's all work together to keep our beaches clean.
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Opening this summer in the gated community of Fleet
Landing is a new assisted living residence. This facility,
Leeward Manor, will be open to older individuals needing the
care and assistance of day to day activities. Residents of Lee-
ward Manor will have the security of knowing that their future
needs will be met in a dignified manner. Amenities and services
are extensive. Call 246-9900 ext. 107 for more information.
Donner Park will o its annua ummer mp g -
ning June 12. The camp will end August 11. Activities will
include: Arts and Crafts, Swimming, Sports, Field Trips, &
Games. The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-12. Space is
limited, so please hurry. The cost is $5.00. To register contact
Gail Baker at 247-5851. _ _ _ _ _ ®®®® — .�
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Permanent Address
City State
Zip Code Date of Birth
Age Day Phone
Night Phone
Emergency Contact Name
Relation
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Town Center Park is now part of the neighborhood. The
front loaders and chunks of asphault are gone and we are
welcomed by a lovely landscaped walkway to the beach, made
up of 35,000 recycled street bricks. The engraved historic bricks
have a prominant place in the walkway and we are grateful to
those citizens who contributed to this renovation project. There
are still approximately 20 spaces left for engraved street bricks,
so please call 246-3768 if you are interested. Donations are
S100.00 per brick.
We would like to thank the Atlantic Beach Public
Works Department for their cooperation and help in the recy-
cling of the old street bricks. We could not have accomplished
this monumental project without their assistance. They have
been great!
Phase II, which will begin at Ocean Blvd. and go west
to AlA, will begin as soon as full funding is secured. We have
applied for several grants and hopefully will be successful in our
efforts. Over 1500 engraved bricks have been sold already for
the second phase and we would like to sell a lot more before
breaking ground. These bricks are S25.00 each. Applications
are in most of the shops and restaurants in the Town Center area.
Also, the Town Center Agency will be sponsoring a
design competition for a three dimensional work of art to go in
the center of the rotary at Town Center Park. We are at the initial
stages of this project and want to have the project funded before
the competition gets under way.
If you are interested in participating in any of the Town
Center activities mentioned or would like to be a member of the
Town Center Board or Festival Committee, please call Joanna
Fletcher at 246-3768. We would love to have your help!
In the meantime, those of us who have worked to help
create Town Center Park invite you to use it and enioy it and help
keep it looking nice for a long time to come.
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Planning continues for Atlantic Beach's premier FIRST
NIGHT Celebration on December 31, 1995. FIRST NIGHT is
a community celebration of the New Year through the arts. It is
a majorvisual and performing arts festival created by and for the
community to welcome the New Year. A public celebration that
revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time with
art, ritual and festivity in a present day context, FIRST NIGHT
is created by and for the members of the community involving
hundreds of volunteers.
Two general community planning meetings have been held
for FIRST NIGHT ATLANTIC BEACH, bringing over 30 new
volunteers to participate in the project. Lots of great ideas for the
event are being discussed and committees are being formed for
detailed planning and implementation.
An Artist Liaison Committee is working to establish crite-
ria for artist participation and create a "call for entries" forvisual
and performing artists. A Facilities Committee is identifying
locations for performances and events within a central area
defined for the event. Several people are working to create a
marketing and public relations plan to promote the event. A
finance and fundraising committee is needed to develop a
budget and begin to identify corporate and individual sponsors.
Opportunities for volunteers to help create the event are
available. Regular meetings of the full planning group and
smaller committees are being held monthly. Everyone inter-
ested is invited to attend. Contact Barbara Benisch, Event
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Help Select Our City Flower,
Tree Shrub
The Beautification Committee wants your help in naming a
City flower, tree and shrub. Those picked in each category
will be incorporated in future plantings by the Committee.
Please check your favorite choice (one only, please) in each
of the three categories. Results will be announced in a future
"TideViews" issue.
City Tree �
❑ Palm
❑ Crepe Myrtle
❑ Pine
❑ Magnolia
❑ Oak
❑ Other (Please Specify)
City Shrub j
❑ Azalea ❑ Hibiscus
❑ Indian Hawthorne ❑ Juniper
❑ Ligustrum ❑ Other (Please Specify)
City Flower
❑ Begonia ❑ Periwinkle
❑ Jasmine ❑ Lantana
❑ Geranium ❑ Other (Please Specify)
Completed surveys may be turned in at our City Hall or
mailed to: City of Atlantic Beach, 800 Seminole Road,
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, Attention Carl Walker,
Beautification Coordinator. Thanks for your input!
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structed and should be re -opened by end of Summer 1995.
Water & Wastewater
The contract for the Atlantic Beach Wastewater Treat-
ment Plant has been awarded to Indian River Construction
Company. Construction should begin in late May, 1995.
The permit has been received for the expansion of the
Water Treatment Plant at 902 Assisi Lane. This project will be
bid in late May.
We still have composting machines which can be
picked up at No Charge to residents of Atlantic Beach. Please
stop by if you have not already obtained one.
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The attractively landscaped areas that can be seen in
many parts of our city are largely due to the efforts of Ron
Schiebler, our part-time City Gardener. Ron has resided in our
community for over ten years and is retired form the Coast
Guard. He's active in various community organizations includ-
ing the Boy Scouts, where he has served as a leader for twenty
seven years, the Community Presbyterian Church, American
Legion, Fleet Reserve and the Elks. Most importantly, Ron has
a "green thumb" which is obvious from his work and his
enthusiasm for planting and all that grows. Beginning with this
issue, Ron will offer our readers a gardening hint.
The recently planted trees along the south side of Plaza
between Sailfish Drive and Mayport Road are a welcome
addition and provide a greatly needed tree canopy for that area.
This project was made possible by a State/Federal grant award.
We have been fortunate to be the recipient of this type of grant
twice in the past three years.
Please fill out the survey which appears in this issue so
that the Committee can name a City Flower, Shrub, and Tree.
We're looking for a selection in each category that is native to
the area, easily grown and maintained and can be incorporated
in future plantings on City property. We also hope to encourage
I u'idC 3t tC) utilnzc Iffic choson a Lnv f"-17 iai a ia]—villg of 'L Ci
own private property. It will only take you a couple of minutes
to complete the survey—we would appreciate your taking the
time to do so. Results will be made known in a future issue of
Tide Views.
The Committee welcomes citizen participation. Fresh
ideas and willing hands are always needed; all that's required is
a desire to maintain—and enhance—the natural beauty of our
community. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each
month in the conference room of City Hall, beginning at
7:30pm. For additional information, call Jack Robbins, the
Committee Chairman, at 247-9549, or contact Carl Walker,
Beautification Coordinator at 247-55211.
Aon s piring Tig"
When planting any kind of flower or
shrub, slant it slightly away from the
sun. The plant will be attracted to the
' sun's light and will straighten. Along
the same lines, rotate outdoor hanging
baskets and potted plants on a regular
basis. This will provide even growth
from the sun's light.
In 1989 the city purchased a triangular parcel of prop-
erty bounded on the south by Sixteenth Street, on the east by
Ocean Boulevard, and on the west by Seminole Road. Since
then the land has remained in its natural state. On May 8 the City
Commission adopted a resolution designating this land as a
public park and you are invited to submit your suggestions for
a name for this new park. Suggestions should be mailed to the
City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233.
ART
P.A.St A. Plus Art Gallery
214 Charlotte Street
St. Augustine 904 824-0251
Open Daily Until4pm
BEAUTYSALONS
L.A. Rose .
Hair & Nail Designs
991 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 249-4140
BIKE SHOPS
The Spoke Shop
220 1st Street
Neptune Beach 246-6677
BOOKSTORES
Tappin Book Mine
"The Oldest Continuously Operated
Book Store in the Beaches Communities'
705 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 246-1388
Whites Books, Cards & Gifts
989-B Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 247-1826
CAFES
Heaven on Earth
"A Neighborhood Gathering Place"
363-14 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 249-6242
Mezza LunalVagabondo
Italian Restaurant & Club
CARPET & RUGS
Carpet Concepts
1492 S. Third St.
Jacksonville Beach 247-0438
CAR CARE
Mayport Motor Parts, Inc.
2825 Mayport Road
Atlantic Beach
Parts 2464805 Service 246-7131
CHOCOLATES
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Shoppes of Northshore
363 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 246-0277
DENTISTS
John M. Della Porta, D.M.D., P.A.
"Gentle Dentistry"
469 Atlantic Blvd. #5
Atlantic Beach 246-2222
DISCOVERY TOYS
Ree Theofan
"A Variety of Educational
Products"
Atlantic Beach 270-0040
FITNESS CENTER
Body Arts `
A Unique Concept in
Functional Fitness
1401 Penman Road
110 First Street Jacksonville Beach 246-1213
GIFT SHOPS
Bounty
363 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 246-7855
Hibernia
"Handcrafted Gifts from the Most
Gifted Hands in the British Isles"
363 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 249-7321
GOURMETFOOD
Mise en Place
Shoppes of Northshore
Atlantic Beach 246-2441
HEALTH FOOD STORE
Bio -Max
Health Food & Groceries
299-1 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 246-1634
HOSPITAL
Baptist Medical Center -Beaches
1350 13th Ave. South
Jacksonville Beach 247-2900
JEWELRY STORE
Monahan Beaches Jewelry, Ina
"Jewelers Since 1977"
619 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 246-1933
PEST CONTROL
Independent Pest Management
" t 1 Years Serving Atlantic Beach"
Atlantic Beach 246-7739
PLUMBERS
Larry Teague & Sons
Plumbing, Ine.
Beaches Repair & Repipe Specialist
Atlantic Beach 249-7100
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Fleet Landing
One Fleet Landing Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 246-9900
REALTY COMPANY
Pam Bingemann Realty, Inc.
408 Atlantic Blvd.
Neptune Beach 241-1444
Remax At The Beach
Peter & Joan Sapia
900 Third Street
Neptune Beach 246-1200
Watson Realty
Jan Shields
1117 Atlantic Blvd.
Neptune Beach 249-3804
TAX PROFESSIONALS
Triple Check
Income Tax Service
1524 North Third Street
Neptune Beach241-2533
TREE MAINTENANCE
Weber's Tree Service
Professional Tree Trimming
Atlantic Beach 241-4895
WINE
The Wine Club
Neptune Beach 249-5573 645 Atlantic Blvd.
Atlantic Beach 246-6450
Baptist Medical Center -Beaches, Dr. Clarence
Boudreaux and the American Cancer 6ociety are
collaborating on a Bun health awarenew program ...
eSUNsensel This group will provide education,
screening and information for the public.
Another goal for this group has been to
coordinate with the individuals re-sponsible for
lifeguard training A program has been developed
which will educate the lifeguards about sun protec-
tion and the protective meamres that need to b,--
taken
etaken to work safely in the sun. As role models,
they can help change attitudes among our young
people.
Beaches, residents love the sun ... let's live
with it safely.
l
APTIST E ICAL CENTS
BEACHES
]35013th Avenue cSouth ® Jacksonville Beach 9 747-2900
RM
A UNIQUE CONCEPT IN FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
Supports the Beaches Community,
Family Atmosphere and Quality of Life
in Professional Instruction
for Both CHILDREN and ADULTS.
246-1213
1401 Penman Rd • Jax Beach
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
246-1648
Atlantic Beach Elementary School
249-2794
Beaches Chamber of Commerce
249-3868
Bus Schedule Information
356-5521
Councilman Dick Brown (Council District 3)
630-1386
Dial -A -Ride
246-1477
Driver's License Bureau (For Appt.)
241-3215
Fletcher Middle School
247-5929
Fletcher Sr. High School
247-5905
Mayport Middle School
241-2441
Public Library (Beaches Branch)
241-1141
Rep. Joe Arnall (State House District 19)
249-1990
Supervisor of Elections
630-1410
Tax Collector (Auto Tags)
246-7407
Tallahassee
488-0001
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
247-5834
Animal Control
246-1648
Building Department
247-5826
City Clerk
247-5810
City Hall (Central Switchboard)
247-5800
City Manager
247-5800
Finance Director
247-5800
Garbage & Trash Collection
247-5834
J.E.A. (Street Lights)
632-0300
Parks & Recreation Department
247-5828
Police & Fire Emergencies
911
Police & Fire Non -Emergencies
249-5606
Police Records
249-4629
Pronerty Anoraisers Office
630-202.5
Public Works
247-5834
Purchasing
247-5818
Recycle Hotline
247-5834
Tax Collectors' Office
630-2000
Utility Billing/New Connections
247-5816
Water/Sewer Problems
247-5834
OUARTERLY
PEST CONTROL
11 years serving Atlantic Beach
Mark Peters, Owner Operator.
InQepenUenE reg .
Management
246-7739
Let the Sun Shine In,
Professional Tree Trimming
&,6p -r' Tree Service
241-4895
12.
STOP
WORRYING
ABOUT
YOUR CAR!
We know how much you depend on your car, for
work or recreation. Just knowing that your
children are riding in a vehicle you
can count on is enough reason to
come to Mayport Car Care
MAYPOR Center when your car
needs repair. We
ARE the tnechanics
CAR CAREK
you can trust.
llllll e'�Z�PJL We Work For You.
INC. m
MVH 8I U404
Fancily Owned and Operated for 23 Years.
All Types Automotive and Emission Repairs
BEACHES REPAIR &
REPIPE SPECIALISTS
"SINCE 1958"
SLAB LEAKS
♦ WATER HEATERS
♦ WATER SOFTNERS
C -- X P�Lc 5MNS�
DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS
WATER FILTRATION
249-7100