![]() ![]() In the early ‘50s, they purchased the property at 19601 Gulf Boulevard, in what was then known as Indian Rocks Beach South Shore. “Nothing happens until somebody sells something” was his motto, oft-repeated.įrank and his bride Jo Miller Byars – they met in Tampa – managed a North Pinellas beach motel and sold her jewelry, crafted from local shells, out of a tiny souvenir shack. From the day he arrived in the Tampa Bay area in the early 1930s until his death in 1995, at the age of 85, Byars was hustling. Umbrella drinks are consumed from coconut shell mugs.)įrank Byars ran away from his South Carolina home at the age of 14, and learned the hard way about the value of a dollar. (The organist plays “Blue Hawaii,” “Aloha O’e,” “Beyond the Reef” and “Lovely Hula Hands.” Palm trees, presumably, sway. Right here at beautiful, exotic Tiki Gardens, when we bring you the ceremony of the lighting of the torches. So we extend to you a most cordial invitation to join with us, just as the sun goes down. From our broadcast booth, here’s Ernie Shreeves on the Wurlitzer, bringing you a beautiful medley of Hawaiian tunes. Postcard image.Īloha, ladies and gentlemen, we’re broadcasting live direct from beautiful, exotic Tiki Gardens, right here from the heart of the gardens. ![]() ![]() Employees assemble for the torch lighting ceremony. ![]()
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