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1997 Spring Tide ViewsVolume 4 No.2 Spring 1997 Community Traditions Dear friends, I spent much of the weekend completing one of those chores that has been gnawing at me for awhile, the orga- nization of a decade of family video tapes. Being the mas- ter of video in my household, I take great pride in my role as recorder of family growth, history and tradition. You can imagine my dismay at finding these little plastic packets of priceless pastimes dumped into a suitcase in preparation to evacuate from the ominous albeit momen- tary threat of a direct hit from Hurricane Bertha. For seven months now they have been in this state of hurri- cane preparedness and I have avoided the task of orga- nizing them because of the inevitable... watching them. A thirty minute task has taken me a three -day -weekend to complete, but looking at all those tree -trimmings, pump- kin carvings and summertime escapades has quelled my need for warm fuzzies at least until next hurricane season. Actually. I enjoyed the task immensely. continued on page 2 Tide -Views Bulk Rate P.O. Box 331542 U.S. Postage Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 PAID Jacksonville, FL Permit No. 1645 continued from page I Traditions are an important part of family life, and in Atlantic Beach we have created several traditions that hopefully will withstand the test of time and will enrich our families as well as our community as they evolve through the years. Our newest of traditions made its debut on New Year's Eve as the First Annual First Night Celebration. Thanks to the creative minds and unbridled spirits of the First Night Committee and Cultural Arts Board, our community has hosted the first and only such event of its kind in North Florida. And what a success it was! Many families took the opportunity to bring in the new year together in celebration of the arts. It was great fun, and from the accolades I've heard, there is no doubt that Atlantic Beach's First Night Celebration will certainly be a part of New Year's Eve tra- dition for a lot of us for many years to come. Another tradition which began several years ago in our city is the annual "Camping under the Stars" family camp - out in Russell Park. This tradition is well established as evi- Ap"e'.4 her the lq,-l- of n"XV"nixxq spaces 1 before the big weekend. Neither unseasonably warm tem- peratures nor freezing cold ones can keep us from traveling blocks away from home with much too much "stuff", to leave our nice warm beds for the cooler, firmer pallet of Russell Park earth, which is ours if only for a night. What memories have been made around those campfires! In April I hope to establish another tradition. This year on Saturday, April 5th, the city will be hosting a picnic on Pine Island (our soon-to-be newest waterfront park known as "Dutton" Island.) This picnic will honor the employees and the citizen volunteers who serve our community in so many wonderful ways. Although the plans are still under- way, I am hopeful that his community gathering will become an annual event to "bring in the spring" in Atlantic Beach. It will be a great opportunity for all citizens to visit this magnificent island and nature preserve which is now within our city limits due to the recent annexation. Hope to see many of you at the upcoming picnic and even sooner, at the camp -out on Saturday, March 8th. You can be sure that I will be there, armed with my video cam- era, focused and ready to capture the memories being made as we build and uphold community traditions that, through our support will carry on for a long time to come. Have a great spring! Very truly yours Lyman T. Fletcher r MAYOR - Lyman T. Fletcher COMMISSIONERS - John Meserve, Tim Reed, Steven Rosenbloom, Suzanne Shaughnessy CITY ATTORNEY - Alan C. Jensen CITY MANAGER - Jim Jarboe CITY CLERK - Maureen King The City Commission meets in City Hall at 7:1 Spm on the second and fourth Monday of each month. BOARD MEMBERS CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - Tammy Deitchman, Heywood Dowling, Jr., Richard Mann, Edward Martin, Lou Etta Waters, Theo K. Mitchelson, Ken Rogosheske (Meets 1st Tuesday every two months) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD - Don Wolfson, Mary Walker, Leonard H. "Buzzy" Grunthal, Robert Frohwein, Mark McGowan, Patricia Pillmore, Sharette Simpkins (Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month) PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES - John C. Fletcher, Jr., Robert Jackson, Edward Martin, Barry Shaw, Timothy Townsend TREE CONSERVATION BOARD - Rick Beaver, Richard Bell, Judith Jacobson, Mae Jones, Hope VanNortwick (Meets 1 st & 3rd Mon. of each month) RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD - Mark Beckenbach, Scott Debuty, Barbara Hopson, Edward Waters, Patricia Goelz, Patricia Bell, Dezmond Waters (Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month) CULTURAL ARTS BOARD - Nancy DeCandis, Rosemary Fletcher, Lavinia Kubiak, Dan McKinnon, Cecile Purcell, Karen Summers, Woody Winfree Tide Views is published quarterly by CPM Advertising & Public Relations, Inc. P.O. Box 331542 • Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 246-8221 TideViews is mailed to 6,000 households in Atlantic Beach. Advertising rates are available upon request. CPM urges the readers to support our advertisers. Next Issue - Summer 1997 Space Reservation - May 1, 1997 Call now to reserve your ad space - 246-8221 ©Copyright 1997 CPM Pa4k-c *J" '%'TaibmsPd Personnel: James G. Jacques was promoted to the position of Assistant, to the Public Works Director and came to the City after doing consulting work with several firms. We welcome back Ernie Beadle as Project Inspector. Edie Mickey has joined our staff as Dispatcher and Payroll Clerk and Cole Maxwell is a new member of our Streets & Maintenance Crew. Beach Avenue Water and Sewer Improvements The Water and Sewer Improvements on the Beach Avenue Project started between 19th and 20th Streets and are pro- ceeding toward their scheduled completion in May, 1997. Storm drainage improvements between 17th and 20th Streets will be con- structed as part of the project and paving work is scheduled to be completed by July, 1997. Oak arbor Water Sewer Rehab The Oak Harbor Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Project is proceed- ing ahead of schedule with nearly all of the water mains installed and sewer "point" repairs completed. The project is expected to be completed by March, 1997. Core City Update o Designase The Core City Drainage Project, which covers the general area from Ahern through 12th Streets between Sherry and East Coast Drives, is currently being designed by England Thims & Miller, Inc. and is over 30% complete. Buccaneer WWTP Expansion Design Phase The Buccaneer Wastewater Treatment Plant will be expanded from 1.3 to 1.9 million gallons per day capacity. The design work is being completed by EDER Associates and is approximately 40% complete. Beaches Habitat will start construction on its 23rd ho' at the Beaches this month. Beaches Habitat became an affili- ate of Habitat for Humanity International in the spring of 1991. The organization is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate substandard housing worldwide. Over 50,000 homes have been constructed world- wide since it was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller in Americus, Georgia. The organization depends solely on the support of individuals, corporate sponsorships and donations. The 1997 Officers and Board of Directors of Beaches Habitat are: Bill Gulliford, President; David Trunzo, Vice President; Bev Montgomery, Treasurer; Anne Santarone, Secretary; Board members: Joyce Freeman, Sue Heaton, Connie Huckins, JoAnne Morrisseau, Betty Hoehn, Steve Haerter, Safa Mansouri, Michael Coop, Paul Finley, Paul Settles, Doug Lewis, Lawrence Robbins, Victoria Bischoff, Garland Stone, and Tyler Greenwell. If you would like to volunteer and/or make a donation to Beaches Habitat, please call the office at 241-1222. LA M Wastewater Plants We recently completed the expan- sion of both the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1100 Sandpiper Lane and the Water Treatment Plant at 902 Assisi Lane. The Wastewater Plant can now treat 3 million gallons per day and the No. 3 Water Plant can pump 1.8 million gallons per day.41-4 SPECIALIZING IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND RENTALS Peter C. Sapia , V.P. Joan Sapia, President CRS, GRI GRI We service from St. John's Bluff Rd. to the Ocean & ATLANTIC BEACH through PONTE VEDBA AL A Our Property Management Program includes..at our expense..a comprehen- sive maintenance and repair program. Call for Rentals & Management details now' on _,..I*=—. 246-1200 1-800-626-2383 254 Third St. Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Shoppes I Northshore Blocksof theLe on i• i Boulevard 0 pe� 0 CHOCOLATIER THE ULTIMATE IN CHOCOLATES Made-to-order and e e is Chocolate Covered Popcorn Chocolate Caramelglpples Chocolate Gipped Cones Chocolate dipped ferries Atlantic Beach ® Avondale ® San Marco 246-0277 387-3827 398-2488 Tours 4812ilable Production Center � , I 'Inimr.tive Fot i Creative Cate Certified Angus BeefrM DA Prime and Choice Beef Farm Fresh Produce ported Cheeses and Pates Boar's Head Deli Fresh Seafood Take out Gourmet Full Grocery NUISANCES "Lawn and paint ordinances may seem like trivial stuff, but there is a growing consensus among law enforcement experts and city planners that details mat- ter; that crime is deterred as much by cleanliness and public order as it is by adding police patrols and putting bars on windows. Communities that clearly articulate and enforce a standard of public behavior and order can discourage criminal activity." (Washington Post, August 30, 1995) Nuisance abatement is perhaps the main activity of must community oriented policing programs and a vital element in neighborhood revitalization. A nuisance is an activity that interferes with public rights, such as free passage along highways and enjoyment of public parks and places of recreation. Examples of nuisances that reoccur in Atlantic Beach are high grass and weeds, abandoned vehicles, placing residential trash and garbage on city rights-of- way, unpermitted structures such as fences, outside stor- age of building materials and other items, dead trees, structures in need of paint and repair, placing signs on city rights-of-way. Each one of us who lives in Atlantic Beach shares this responsibility to protect public and private property from nuisances. Two Atlantic Beach citizens recently made a large contribution to Cify Animal Control efforts in our city. Specifically, Ms. Sue Aguilar and Mr. Robert Nelson have donated 70,000 disposable pooper scoopers to the City for distribution. The pooper scoopers, marketed as "CIVIC DOODYS", will be placed at beach ends and other locations where the removal of dog feces is a prob- lem. Robert Mesquit, the animal control officer, will also maintain a supply that he will be able to distribute to people who are not carrying appropriate materials while walking their pets. We hope that these will encour- age responsible pet ownership while keeping our beach- es, public properties, and private properties clean and attractive. Spring is right around the corner! To welcome its arrival the Beautification Committee is currently work- ing on two forthcoming annual events. The first is an Arbor Day celebration tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. In addition to the tree sale in Russell Park, the participating nurseries will have shrubs and flowering plants available. Check your local news- papers for details as the date draws nearer. By popular demand, a "Spring Bright Spots tour" will again be held and is planned for the third Saturday in May. The tours held last fall and during the spring last year were highly successful and "showcase" the many varied and beautifully kept properties within our community. Look for additional information on this event in April and early May. At the January Committee meeting, Chairman Jack Robbins announced, with regret, that he must resign from his office due to an increased work and travel schedule. Jack has served as Committee Chair for the past three years and his leadership abilities will be missed. He will, however, remain an active member of the Committee. June Morris, formerly Vice -Chair, will assume responsibility as Committee Chairperson on an interim basis until the annual election of officers in April. Both Jack and June should be congratulated on their dedication to the committee and its undertakings. Remember, all that is needed to join this group is a desire to enhance the appearance of our city. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Conference Room of City Hall, beginning at 7:30 PM. Below are some timely suggestions from Ron, City Gardener: ®N' S TIPS Spring is quickly approaching and the weather is already warming up. It's still possible to have a freeze or two, but not usually a hard one. By now, your plants are showing signs of new growth and it's a good time to trim. Cut above the first swollen bud for best results. It's also time for your first lawn feeding and for those "veggie" growers, time to start planting seeds in small pots. Now is the time to renourish flower beds with the compost you have been making since last year. It's also time to start up a new compost pile; the accu- mulation of trash in your yard can soon make a nice pile of nutritious soil. Selva Marina Country Club Invites Lifetime Here At The Beach. *Drive, Selva Marina, a private countryclub located at 1600 Selva Marina Atlantic Beach, offers some- thing for everyone. tennis, golf, swim- ming, fitness, kid's activities year-round and excellent dining. choose from three affordable categories of Membership which best suit your lifestyle: Social, tennis orGjolf in any of the following clas- sifications: 3amily, Single or executive 9unior (for those 36 years or younger). Selva has something for every- one and prides itself in being J A F' 4 9� a community, family oriented y D n Club. 9oin us today! NrgY G Call our Membership Director, Nancy 13akerat 246-4827 and mention this announcement and receive a special introductory offer. Major changes are underwayat the Medical Center that offer eithernewservices of expand existing ones. ®Outpatient Center Zxpansion ... featuring a new registration area and enlarged laboratory, cardiopulmonary and radiology areas. ® .Now Obstetrics Z4nit ... construction has begun on the eight bed Labor Delivery Recovery Postpar- tum Unit. ® aew IMedical Office wilding... now open Pavilion Pharmacy /Beaches and the Florida Radiation Oncology Group • sleep disorders CenteratBMC-Beaches... 202-1632 1350 13th Aveune So. • Jacksonville Beach, FL 247-2900 m Let the Sun Shine In, Professional Tree Trimming • Preventive Dentistry • Cosmetic Bonding Crowns • Bridges • Dentures • Root Canals Emergency Dentistry • Nitrous Oxide a 246-2222 469-5 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach Across from K -Mart in Laura Plaza � Gi'1Yq- uYIipe 8, eGcI2v aw and d -ll OMTRGns % emenbef.. me .b ,7e �e `fedihn Iy1rIta"tlGns awd cuftmt cdllTaph O`�rr�l Qei .st y� G'&mPliW6WLT p C1wrap 150 7-2273 of AUNIC Bexh �Ctl 363 Atlantic Blvd. Where AIA meets Atlantic Blvd. aw ai�''t'r v�•�Q "���a 6 .. e Improvements On Tuesday, February 4, 1997, the City Commission selected The Genesis Group to design improvements to Bull Memorial Park. We expect the design work to be completed by the second Commission meeting in March (March 24), with construction to begin in late March or early April. The old playground equipment will be replaced and we are hopeful the new equipment will be in place for the summer. Facifiety City facilities are available for small meetings, wed- dings, receptions, parties, etc. If you would like to reserve any city facility, please call 247-5828. TFa-m-Liv ,Camp Out Under the Stars Family CAMP OUT is scheduled for Saturday, March 8. If you have not registered, you can do so at the event. Check-in and late registration begins at 3:00 PM. Set up will begin at 3:00 PM and planned activi- ties will begin shortly thereafter. We are grateful to Publix and Continental Cablevision who have spon- sored the camp -out again this year. Easter Egg Hunt VA1. The Egg City's Easter E Hunt is scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 10:00 AM in Jordan Park (Francis Avenue). For informa- tion, please call 247-5828 _ . Tennis The City of Atlantic Beach will host a tennis match between St.Augustine Senior High School and Fletcher Senior High School at 3:30 PM on Friday, April 11 at Fx.. the tennis courts in Jack ussell Park. The tennis courts will be closed to the public from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, but the public is invited to come out and support their favorite teams.4111 The 1996 Sea Turtle season, May 1 through October 31, kept the Sea Turtle Patrol pretty busy despite the late warm- ing of the coastal waters. The first documented nest (#1) was on June 2 with the last nest (#40) on August 7. Out of a total of 40 documented nests, 26 were left in the original location, however, it was necessary to relocate 14 nests due to Beach Renourishment Operations at the Mayport Naval Station and Hanna Park. The total estimates for the season were that out of approximately 4,935 eggs, 4,580 live hatchlings emerged from their nests to run to the water. Unfortunately, Mother Nature played many tricks on us by changing the weather so frequently that it was very diffi- cult to predict the exact date a nest was going to hatch. Cooler weather slowed the date and warmer temperatures accelerat- ed the hatching. As a result, only a small number of hatch- lings were actually observed running to the water. Some of us camped out each night next to a nest night after night, in the rain and chilly weather, and still missed the actual event. Some nests hatched during heavy storms or between the hours of 3AM-5AM. Since all of the nests had been adopted this season it was impossible to notify the people concerned each time a nest hatched because it was so difficult to deter- mine the day let alone the hour. Maybe next season will prove to be easier to predict the hatchlings but only if the weather and Mother Nature cooperates. Once again it's time to make plans for the new season that begins in May through October 1997. The nesting phase will start in May, peak in June and July, and decline in August. Shortly after that, the new hatchlings should start emerging from nests around mid-July through October. A meeting will be held at 7PM on Monday, April 21 at the Beaches Library, Neptune Beach for anyone interested in helping our Sea Turtle Patrol program. Information about these gentle creatures will be discussed and experienced members of the Sea Turtle Patrol will be available to answer questions and to provide help in selecting areas that need assistance. New volunteers will receive instructions and assigned areas at the meeting. The beach area patrolled cov- ers Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Abby Hanna Park and the U.S. Naval Station, Mayport. Beach walkers, runners, joggers, bicyclists and anyone who enjoys time on the beach are always needed. Thank you for supporting our efforts through your annual memberships and we look forward to seeing you at our meeting and on the beaches this year. Mort Hanson, Director 44 (:01415,9 DOC.R.Slue R•E•S•T•A•U•R•A•N•T Waterfront dining serving the freshest seafood Mayport has to offer. Enjoy the scenic view while feasting on a wide variety of delicious entrees from our seafood buffet or from the menu. For Reservations Call: A1111141 11, 1 kill�� Lunch 7 days a week $5.25 Dinner $12.95 or $14.95 w/crab legs after 7 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday Dinner & Cruise $28.00 FINE OLDFLORIDABOOKS LD FLORIDA MAPS FROM THE 19TH & 20TH CENTURY SUITABLE FOR COLLECTING OR DECORATION F3BOOKS WHERE UNUSUAL USED, RARE & OUT -OF -PRINT BOOKS ARE COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT COMMONPLACE BOOK SEARCHING T.� P I 705 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach 246.1388 a o o K. M I w E Email: tappinbm c0outheast.net Appointment Not Always Necessary 249-4140 ACRYLIC & FIBERGLASS NAILS MANICURES ® PEDICURES Atlantic Village • 991 Atlantic Blvd. Ready t estateo sell your home? Call the real Beach'sAtlantic Neptune Beach Office — 249-3804 In November 1994, the city purchased approximately nine acres of property north of Atlantic Boulevard and west of Begonia t Street. This property consists of �. upland forest and wetlands and will be developed as a park with boardwalks, canoe launch and pic nic areas. The park at this time is unnamed and citizens are invited to submit suggestions for a name - for this new park. Suggestions should be mailed to the City ` Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic BeachFlorida 32233. PIG OR PIE? That is the ques- ff tion of the month as Atlantic Beach Elementary PTA winds up its membership drive for this year. About 40 more memberships are needed to reach 100% and all members get to vote, PIG or PIE. March 10 is the deadline. So what will it be, PIG or PIE? The winner (or should I say loser?) will be announced at the ABES Spring Sock -Hop on Friday, March 14. Did you know that anyone can be a member of the PTA? A donation of $4.00 is a great way to sup- port your neighborhood school, plus you get great dis- counts from a long list of participating merchants. So join PTA and vote today! PIG (Ms. Stewart has to kiss a pig), or PIE (Coach Dugan gets pie in the eye!) Atlantic Beach Elementary will hold its spring open house on Thursday evening, March 20, from 7:00- 8:OOPM. The open house is by grade level, so parents should go to the designated area of the grade level of their child for the coming year. During the open house, parents will become aware of the expectations for the next grade level and also be provided with suggestions for summer preparation. All Atlantic Beach parents are invited to attend. For more information please call the school at 247-5924. Attention all Runners and Walkers! The second continued on page 9 Book Reviews ona S. by R Brinlee, r Owner, The Book Great new books arrive daily. Here are some suggestions: A Spanish Lover, by Joanna Trollope (author of "The Rector's Wife" and "The Choir) Once again, Trollope captures the reader with her insightful look at life in our times. In this latest book, she tells the story of twin sis- ters - Lizzie and Frances — who lead totally opposite lives. Lizzie has a family and a business, and Frances is unmarried and adrift. At forty, she falls in love with a married man from Spain and decides to break all the rules. This is not really the story though. The real story lies in the effect of Frances' new life on her twin and her family. Naked Came The Manatee, by Carl Hiaasen, et.al. Thirteen of Florida's best authors each wrote a chapter of this hilarious truly Florida tale. Dave Barry had the easy job - he wrote Chapter One, introducing some of the vast cast of characters, including a 102 year old envi- ronmentalist and a manatee. Elmore Leonard, who wrote the second to last chapter, introduced a few more bodies to the plot, and Carl Hiaasen_had to figure out how to finish it all. This is a fun read with your favorite writers - James W. Hall, Edna Buchanan, Paul Levine, John Dufresne, and Les Standiford, among others. Dewey Defeats Truman, by Thomas Mallon. This fateful but flawed headline mirrors the lives in Dewey's home- town Owosso, Michigan. As the nation decides between Dewey and Truman in 1948, Anne Macmurray ponders her choices of lovers - a union organizer or a wealthy lawyer. Much to the surprise of this small town, Dewey does not win. Mallon shows us that life is always full of the unexpected, and things get rearranged. continued from page 8 Annual 5K FUN RUN will be held on Saturday, March 22, starting at 8:OOAM sharp. Late registration will begin at 7AM. All participants will receive a T-shirt and goody bag, plus a great breakfast after the run, consist- ing of fresh fruit, bagels and juice. Awards will be given to the top three winners overall for male and female, plus the top three overall in each age group. Entry fee is $10 until March 14 and $15 after March 14. A Mini -Fun Run of 1 mile will take place at 9:OOAM which is free and open for everyone, young and old. Applications are available at the school, so come by and pick one up! "Real Men Read Books" is a way to get more men involved in the school and more kids excited ab out reading. This special program takes place April 14-18. Men and Kids Night out will be Wednesday April 16, where the guys have a night out with their kids. Tim Deegan will host this evening of reading adventures. So, we're looking for a few good men to read a few really good books to some really wonderful children. Reading can be done in any classroom at almost any time during the school day. Check with the school for more details. Everyone at ABES is anxiously awaiting the begin- ning construction of the new media center. A ground breaking ceremony will take place on Friday, April 18, at 9:OOAM. Festivities will include all areas of the com- munity and everyone is welcome to attend. The new media center, designed by Bill Ebert and Associates, will be a lovely extension to the art deco facade of the original school building which was built in 1939. Included in the construction will be extensive renova- tions to the existing building plus landscaping as well. When complete, Atlantic Beach will not only have the best elementary school around, but also the best look- ing one around. LEEWARD MANOR Available THE HEALTH CENTER 6• Assisted Living Residences tt e Alzheimer's Care Skilled Nursing Care s • Independence with the care you need • Assistance with daily activities Public at Secure Specialized Environment • Residential Style Living A Long Term & Respite Care Available FLEE Trained Staff Structured Daily Activities INCA • Family Support Group Call -9900 ext. 107 Call 246-9900 ext. 203 Spring Flags & Windsocks • Silk Flowers • Painted Flower Pots • Floral Table Linens - Boyd's Bunnies • Fudge Bunnies (order early) �� sY" �`-srr • Custom Easter Baskets ` iE. ERABAPME `FREE 40 Ocean Bloulevard • 249-5182 (across from Sea Turtle) e oo ark 99 Atlantic Blvd. 241-9®26 Open 7 days a week BOOKS MAKETHE Great books and gifts for readers *of all ages `7Ei.iM`T AT THEBEAcv " Vitamins HEALTH FOOD * Gourmet Foods & Sauces & GROCERIES, INC. " Cosmetics * Macrobiotic Food * Diet Aids Pet Supplies " T -Shirts *Books 246-1634 * Tai Chi Shoes 299-1 Atlantic Blvd. ° Body Building Supplements Atlantic Beach 14 Karat Gold or Sterling Silver Bracelets-Rings-Charms-Pins y ,� Open 10AM to 6PM - Free Gift Wrap - Watch & Jewelry Repair 115 First Street, Neptune Beach 247-7766 Next to Shorelines TOWN dL- CENTER What's HaDpgening at Town Center The momentum is now moving and many changes are planned for the Town Center area at Atlantic and Neptune Beach. As of this writing, negotiations with contractors are being conducted for the construction of the second phase. Yes, it will be an inconvenience for a couple of months, but the result will be a greatly improved area for not only the community but for the merchants as well. To those of you who have purchased bricks, we're asking you to please be patient. Because we rely on pri- vate contributions it does take time. The Town Center committee is planning the 1997 Dancing In The Street festival to be held on May 17th. The event is gaining wide recognition from qtl over the state so if you're a sponsor looking for some unique advertising and coverage please talk to us. We are proud to be welcoming our new neigh- bors First Union, Walgreens, and of course the new Neptune Beach City Hall to the area. The addition of their businesses should be a big plus for the economic development in Neptune and Atlantic Beaches. Have you noticed our new banners? Look for the entire area to be displaying the Town Center draw- ings soon. I do want to extend my greatest Thank Yous to all the volunteers who work with the festivals and Town Center projects. You arc part of the fabric that makes this whole thing work. See ya on the street..... Don Fagan, Chairman mayport e Fort Norge 1977 Seafoodestival z Saturday March 15; ' �• Sunday March IW" f W z. �, .....� Arts, Crafts, Seafood& Morel The site of the Festival will be the Heckscher Drive and Mayport Ferry slips on either side of the St. Johns River. ART P.A.St A. Plus Art Gallery 214 Charlotte Street St. Augustine 904 824-0251 Open Daily Until 4pm BEAUTY SALONS L.A. Rose 991 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-4140 BOOKSTORES Book Mark 299 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 241-9026 Tappin Book Mine 705 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-1388 CAR CARE Mayport Motor Parts, Inc. 2825 Mayport Road Atlantic Beach Service 246-7131 Parts 246-4805 CHOCOLATES Peterbrooke Chocolatier 363 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-0277 COUNTRY CLUB Selva Marina Country Club 1600 Selva Marina Drive Atlantic Beach 246-4827 CRUISE LA Cruise Mayport 241-7200 DENTISTS John M. Della Porta, 469 Atlantic Blvd. #5 Atlantic Beach 246-2222 GIFT SHOPS The Crabapple Tree 40 Ocean Blvd Atlantic Beach 249-5182 Hibernia 363 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 249-7321 GOURMET FOOD The Market at Northshore 363 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-2441 HEALTH CARE Fleet Landing Assited Living & Alzheimers One Fleet Landing Blvd. Atlantic Beach 246-9900 HOSPITAL/MEDICAL Baptist Medical Center - Beaches 1350 13th Ave. South Jacksonville Bch 247-2900 St. Luke's Health Care Center 13170 Atlantic Blv 221-3301 JEWELER Allen Jewelers 115 First Street Neptune Beach 247-7766 OB/GYN Dr. Samuel A. Christian/Dr. C.W.Randolph, M.D. 1370 13th Ave. S. Jacksonville Beach 249-4331 PLUMBERS Larry Teague & Sons Plumbing, Inc. Atlantic Beach 249-7100 REALTY COMPANIES Prudentail Network Realty Joan & Peter Sapia 254 Third St. Neptune Bch 246-1200 Watson Realty Jan Shields 1117 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach 249-3804 TRAVEL AGENCY A Travel Place 533 Atlantic Blvd. 246-4163 TREE MAINTENANCE Weber's Tree Service Professional Tree Trimming Atlantic Beach 241-4895 ,I1 SLAB LEAKS WATER HEATERS WATER SOFTNERS WATER FILTRATION eiky 1 N� FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Atlantic Beach Elementary School 247-5924 Beaches Chamber of Commerce 249-3868 Bus Schedule Information 630-3100 Councilman Dick Brown 247-5800 (Council District 3) 630-1386 Dial -A -Ride 246-1477 Driver's License Bureau (For Appt.) 270-2512 Fletcher Middle School 247-5929 Fletcher Sr. High School 247-5905 Mayport Middle School 247-5977 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 State of Florida Information 359-6000 IMPORTANT NIJMBF.Rq Animal Control 247-5866 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 Fire Department Non -Emergencies 247-5869 Police Records 247-5863 Police Dispatch 247-5859 Property Appraisers Office 630-2011 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 247-59'14 Your Only Travel Agency in Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach. Join us for a Special Cruise, escorted from Jacksonville July 19th 10 -day Royal Sea Tour featuring: ro Greece, Egypt & The Holy Land call for more information 246-4163 Superior Service Since 1979 533 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach 0 D Ii eries atthe Beaches! (coming this spring) Dr. Samuel A. Christian Dr. C.W. Randolph, fir. Bonni G. Titcomb, R.N.C.,A.R.N.P. 249-4331 or 249-3143 1370 13th Avenue, South • Jacksonville Beach • St. Luke's healthcare center arlingron Anthony Nioso, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice • Physicals - all ages • Routine women's health/ pap smears • Routine pediatric care • Immunizations • Treatment of minor injuries and emergencies • Treatment of common skin problems • Laboratory Services • X-ray We accept most insurance plans Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.* Thursday until noon Same day appointments available. 13170 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite 54 Comer of Atlantic and Hodges Boulevards (904) 221-3301 A Member of St. Lukes 9fospital Primary Care V twork