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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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The
Salon opened with two hair stations and four dryers.
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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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The Sanibel
Beauty Salon has come a long way in the 58 years.
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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 58 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 3 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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Owners
- MaryAnne and Joseph Banta
Founder
Mary Aleck started her salon on this premise: "Keep Sanibel Beautiful".
We
love and miss you Yia Yia...