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Mary
Aleck
- Founder Of Sanibel Beauty Salon
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Mary Aleck opened Sanibel
Beauty Salon on March 25th, 1951. Even though all of her equipment had
not arrived on the Island in time, she was determined to open on March
25th because that's Greek Independence Day. On that day, she celebrated
both her Greek heritage and her Independence as a pioneering businesswoman;
as unbelievable as it sounds now, she had to have her husband file papers
in court saying that she was competent to own a business. (true story).
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Actually...The
hair dryers did not arrive for opening day so clients sat outside on a
sawhorse in the sun to dry their hair.
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Cistern
behind Shop to catch rain water
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Sanibel
Beauty Salon's current location is
in Bailey's Shopping Center
The Sanibel
Beauty Salon has come a long way in the 60years.
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Her
Legacy has been passed along to her Daughter MaryAnne Banta and her Grand
Daughter Deena. Serving visitors and residents for 56 years, the full-service
salon is the island's oldest, "Sanibel's first and finest" says MaryAnne
Banta, owner. She's been running the business for over 35 years.
"Its been exciting and rewarding", says MaryAnne. "I love people and I love the beauty industry, We look forward to serving you".
"Its been exciting and rewarding", says MaryAnne. "I love people and I love the beauty industry, We look forward to serving you".
MaryAnne
Banta and her Daughter Deena.
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Founder
Mary Aleck started her salon on this premise: "Keep Sanibel Beautiful".
We
love and miss you Yia Yia...