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News-Press from Fort Myers, Florida • Page 58

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From page 9 Chronology. 1985 ROBINSON'S OF FLORIDA. Robinson's Fort Myers store in the Edison Mall is opening this February. The two-level, 120,000 square foot fashion department store will feature men's and women's ready-to-wear fashions, accessories, intimate apparel, children's merchandise and an extensive homi furnishings division. i Douglas Bartle, former manager of Robinson's in Sarasota, has been appointed manager of the new Fort Myers department store.

Robinson's is a division of New York based Associated Dry Goods Corporation, which operates Lord Jaylor In New York, Goldwater's in Arizona and Loehmann's in New York and Miami. The corporation also operates several department stores in St. Petersburg, Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Tampa, Clearwater and Sarasota. Robinson's Naples store in Coastland Center is also under construction and is scheduled to open in early fall, 1 985. wooden horses it features.

Owner Carole Patterson has made Dala Horse a shop within a shop. You will find Scandinavian gifts of all kinds, imported crystal, china and flatware. The store is open Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday until 9 p.m. and Sunday until 5 p.m.

Or Call 433-4010. FLETCHER SHOWCASE, located at 7050 Winkler Road, brings a new concept in design with one of the smallest recliners available. Only 26 to 29 inches wide, the Fletcher recliner is also special because it doesn't "look" like a recliner. Available in a variety of styles, the Fletcher recliners have four casters and finished in decorator styles and covers. In the recliner business for a year now, ownermanager Mar-jorie Giswold has a master's and educational specialist degree.

Husband Marvin has an extensive background with more than 35 Established Established A Che Dala Borse 98 SCANDINAVIAN GIFTS STONEWARE CRYSTAL PORCELAIN TEAK W. STAINLESS 9 9' L-4 BRIDAL REGISTRY You TtH Us Whan. WsH Arrange Ahhw MitchoH 1 Judy Boyco, Ownors 1945 Colonial Blvd. (across from San Galloway Ford) Phono 275-6282 UPS SHIPPING at Denmark Intariora Established Established "We're Here Thsn JustAnOilChsnp!" 3018 Cleveland Ave (1 blk. south of Lee Memorial Hospital) 1984 1983 1 1 years of experience in furniture manufacturing.

A new line of La Petite recliners for those 5-foot-2 and under has been added. Visit Fletcher Showcase daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call 482-2858. SUNCOAST DENTAL CENTER opened its first office In Naples in 1982.

In 1983, it opened another in the College Plaza, Fort Myers. Suncoast Dental Center has its own commercial in-house dental laboratory where it makes dentures, crowns and bridges. The dental center concept allows Suncoast Dental Center to charge from 30 to 40 percent less than most dental offices by using the concept of team dentistry and by purchasing larger quantities at a lesser cost and passing the savings on to the patient. The following doctors are at Suncoast Dental Center: Dr. Michael A.

Drake, D.D.S.; Dr. Steven W. Drake, D.M.D.; Kevin E. Goodlet, D.M.D.; and Nicholas Dundee, D.D.S. Suncoast Dental Center in Fort Myers is at 8595 College Parkway, Suite 1, College Plaza.

The Naples Center is at 5012 Tamiami Trail Heritage Plaza. For more Information call 433-4404. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Saturday. TROPIC TRAVEL was established in 1 983. Tropic Travel will assist you in all phases of your travel needs with friendly and personalized service. It is approved by the Air Traffic Conference of America and is a member of the American Society of Travel Agents and the Southwest Florida Travel Industry Association.

The agency is owned by Ann and Larry Hurley, both well known In Lee County. Tropic Travel represents all cruise lines. The office has a fully computerized reservation system. Tropic Travel also issues boarding passes right in the office. Foreign and domestic travel packages are available and reservations may be made for automobiles, hotels and motels.

Motor-coach tours can be arranged and the company also offers travel insurance. Travel consultant Peggy Hall Voss takes care of commercial travel requests and there is same day delivery when needed at no extra charge. Tropic Travel's sales staff is comprised of Chris Berry, Kay Burk, Ann Kelly, Steve Hurley, Robert Floyd, Nancy Habovsky, Marti McPherson and Dave Clark. Tropic Travel welcomes Phil Mc-Corkle as director of groups sales incentives. He was formerly with Eastern Airlines.

Ann Hurley said "it would be great if all the public knew there is never any extra charge for our service The Best Little Tour House in Lee County is as close as your telephone." Call 997-8747 (997-TRIP) or 997-8687 (997-TOUR). VIKING HOUSE, located at 1201 1 -I Cleveland Avenue, sells merchandise imported primarily from the Scandinavian countries. However Belgium, Canada and the United States are also important sources. President Arthur M. Senders says his first store in New Jersey, 13'2 years ago, consisted of 1,775 square feet.

He now has over 33,000 square feet in three locations. Viking House places a high concentration on service and good customer relations. The attractive Fort Myers showroom Is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Friday evenings til 9 p.m.

Phone 939-2392. THE WALL UNIT SHOPPE. Success pushed the Wall Unit Shoppe out of the 3,000 square foot showroom it opened on Cleveland Avenue In 1983 into a place as large as its fine reputation has grown. In 1984, the Wall Unit Shoppe moved into a new 1 3,000 square foot designer showroom at 1 6 1 9 College Parkway next to Brown Derby. The new showroom features over 40 groups of wall units and also offers a full line of furniture, carpet, upholstery material, draperies and wallpaper.

Interior design services are also provided and all styles are represented by companies like Thomasville, Broyhill, Singer, Bassett, Burlington House and Hooker. i Owner Larry Norris stresses that customer satisfaction and service are his most important products. The Wall Unit Shoppe provides free delivery within 50 miles. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. For more information call 939-1 577. WICKER SHOWPLACE, at 12011-5 Cleveland Avenue In Fort Myers, was established by Robert Haefeli in 1983. The store specializes in wicker items and does custom painting and staining of wicker to match your decor. Formerly the owner of Pelican Wicker Things in Naples, Haefeli has had five years experience in wicker furniture and acces- sories.

Wicker Showplace is open Monday through Saturday. For more information call 936-2282. lOtr.irr.fijifilmqe Between Markers eight and nine. 2 miles east of 1-75. Bay-shore Road, North Fort Myers 997-9599 Established Established SMITH PART 1983 ITT 1 1984 SQUARE "NEW FULL SERVICE LIFE CARE CENTER" MODERN RETIREMENT LIVING FACILITIES NURSING CLINIC CENTER 23323 kVESTCKESTER BOULEVARD PORT CHARLOTTE 813-625-1100 "We've Got You Covered IN THE DRAGON PLAZA 939-7448 Established Established 983 1984 MIKING HOUSE Contemporary and Scandinavian 3yy WaH Unit), Bedroom, Dining Rooma, LMng Rooms, Accessories A Occasional Pieces 1201 1-1 Cleveland Rt.

41 939-2393 Ft. Myers, Florida Also showrooms In Oakhurst Green Brook, New Jersey 13352 N. CLEVELAND AVE HANCOCK BRIDGE SQUARE EHL N. FORT MYERS 24 HOURS Established Established 4 98 1983 482-0717 Mark S. Kern, D.C., P.A.

Chiropractic Physician 857 College Pkwy. (D4ro4ty aoraaa itrMt from touth Potato U-lm Orooary) Hrs: 1984 FORT MYERS CAPE CORAL DR. MARK S. KERN Established "Micky has been Established In the tire business for the THANK YOU SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR SOUTH POINTE CINEMA FEATURES: 6 WALL TO WALL SCREENS SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE SEATING STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT ACRES OF FREE PARKING last 10 years" 4 98 1983 fcw MickY Franklin's KxssssKSsd Wholesale Tires EASTERN FEDERAL THEATRES MOVIE INFO, 433-3377 WE HAKE CARS PERFORM DOLHY STEREO "WRAP AROUND SOUND" MAKIS THI DlfflRtNCI "NW'll 1 1 1 I ill 1 11 1 1 3X SOUTH POINTE at COLLEGE PKWY. JP3ARGA5aTINEAOl7tSI20O TIL600PM EVERYDAY' 2206 Littleton Rd.

N. Fort Myers. 995-TIRE 995-6642 ADVENTURE TRAVEL at 1945 Colonial Boulevard was founded by Arlene Mitchell and Judy Boyce in 1 984. As residents of Lee County, they felt strongly that the economy Is based on service oriented people, concerned about the future of Fort Myers. Adventure Travel offers full service ranging from the every day needs of the business traveler to extensive travel planning.

The office is fully computerized offering current airline schedules and prices, boarding pass capability, cruise availability, TELEX, hotel reservations, car rental and a lending library of travel bocks arid video cassets. Complete group travel programs are also offered with the expertise of Paul G. Hay. Hay has been In the Fort Myers' area for 24 years and has handled the travel arrangements for many fraternal organizations. Hours are 9 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Evenings by appointment, call 275-6282.

MICKY FRANKLIN'S WHOLESALE TIRE, opened for business February 14, 1983. It was started by Micky Franklin who has been in the family tire business since 1 968, and his wife, Theresa. It is located at 2206 Littleton Road, between the two 41s in North Fort Myers. According to Franklin, "It's growing like madl" Micky Franklin's Wholesale Tire is the only tire dealer in North Fort Myers offering both B.F. Goodrich and Michelin.

The shop also offers many services Including computer balancing, the most advanced alignment service, static balancing, brakes, tune-ups and air conditioning service. Monroe shocks and a complete line of Mag wheels are also on hand at Micky Franklin's. Accessories for 4X4s and high performance parts can be special ordered. For more information call 995-8473 (995-TIRE). Established Established A J3 fo) 3l? 98 1983 Coin Shop U1ARTKR GLADI-HOSPITAL CHANCE TO BEGIN AGAIN.

Buy Sell Trade We buy anything of Valuel 22 18 McGregor Blvd. Boulevard Plaza 337-3535 6900 COLONIAL FT. MYERS, FL 33906 939-0403 Established Established Established "Your Friendly Travel-Gatorsl" 3 98 984 OPEN PIT DAR-B-QUE R. SO, iVt MIIm Eat of 1-76 and 1 MilWMtofS.R.31 813-694-6337 LUNCHEON MENU SERVED STARTING AT 11 A.M. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY ALLIGATOR 1984 IB CATFISH DINNER $3 TRAVEL SERVICE Weaver's Corner North Fort Myers, Florida 33903 (813) 656-0111 U.S.

41 13550 Hancock Bridge Square Shopping Center N. Fort Myers Phono: 997-21 12 BREAKFAST OPEN SdO-Ott) P.M. 040-000 P.M. SUNDAY P.M. Established Established Comi riff WICKER SHOWPLACE QR3 983 Fine Wicker and Rattan at Affordable Prices 12011-5 Cleveland Fort Myeri (next to Bass Shoe Outlet) RIVERBEUD GOLF COURSE OPEN 10-5 A Great 18 Hole DECORATORS 6270 WALTER HAGEN CT.

SHIPPING ANYWHERE 936-2282 WELCOME EDISON MALL FT. MYERS Executive Golf Course rm-iSf 9 1.

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