Devonport Times - 3 July 2008 - Devonport City Council

ADVERTISING FEATUREPORT SORELL/SHEARWATERCustomers keep coming backBUSINESS owners in the PortSorell and Shearwater areaall seem to agree localcustomers are the key to theirsuccess and survival.When the busy summer seasonends and the cooler months creepin — it is the strong support fromlocals that keeps the seasidevillages afloat.‘‘We would really like to thank allthe local people who aresupporting us,’’ Maree Weeksfrom Port Sorell Marine said.‘‘It’s a very friendly place outhere.’’In the four years the businesshas been open, owners Wayneand Maree and their daughterLinda Wilson have seen the areaboom.The marine store now employstwo mechanic/maintenance staff,Greg Crowden and Brant Webb, aswell as two casuals, Nat Brownand Jaquie Greaves.‘‘We have a really great teamTEMPTING TREATS: The team from Tempt Bakery Cafe at Shearwater (fromleft) Paige Harrison, Miriam Deverell, Benoit Marchand and Tiffany Bird withsome of the delicious products baked on site. Picture: Nicole Davern.here,’’ Maree said.‘‘We all do our best for ourcustomers.’’She also added that now was agreat time to come out andexplore the area.‘‘Come and check out our newboat ramp.‘‘Coming into winter the watercan be very calm.‘‘If you go out in your boat a bitfurther you might be able to see‘‘We would really like to thank all the localpeople who are supporting us.’’some dolphins with their young.’’For those of us who haven’tdeveloped our sea legs yet, theRubicon region has plenty of othergreat attractions from nationalparks and walking tracks to golfand great shopping.Top tastes and an award-winningreputation lures visitors and localsalike to Shearwater’s TemptBakery Cafe.Paul and Mary-Anne Foster,along with manager and pastrychef Benoit Marchand and theirteam of staff, have built up theirbusiness through offering friendlyservice and an extensive range ofquality products.‘‘For the amount of staff wehave, we produce a huge amountMaree Weeks, Port Sorell Marineof lines,’’ Benoit said.‘‘Our customers recognise that isall handmade here.‘‘Paul and I are passionate aboutsharing our skills .‘‘We have two apprentices andspend a lot of time training localpeople.’’With everything from a varietyfreshly baked breads to aselection of sweets and slices onoffer it is easy to be tempted.‘‘This is a place where locals gettogether.‘‘They come here to get a loaf ofbread, have a yarn and a coffee.‘‘It creates a buzzingatmosphere.’’* Specialty bread (available on selected days)– pana de casa– dark rye– sour dough– French sticks– pull apartsSTOCKISTS OFStacer Boats Clothing - Billabong- RoxyDunbier Trailers- QuiksilverMercury Mariner- WetsuitsMotorsWater sport equipmentCertifiedLife jackets, chandleryMercury mechanic & fishing gearavailable (Greg) Feel Free kayaksSpecials tables & racks year roundClub Drive, ShearwaterShopping CentreWe’re on the roundaboutCake Decoratingfor Birthdaysmade to order* Iodised salt used in all pastries and breads* Cholesterol Free pastry now being used* Salad rolls made to order* Breakfast 7 days – 7am – 10.30am* Catering available* Wide range of cakes, slices, biscuits & muffins* Coffee, Smoothies, Cold drinks36 The Boulevard Shearwater – 6428 6799Opening HoursMon - Fri 9.00-5.00Sat 9.00 - 1.00Ph.6428 71244097004 JE4002941 ajYesYesYesClub Drfor contemporary designin fresh flowerswe deliver to Port Sorell, Latrobe& Devonportwe take interstate & internationalorderswe offer an after hours flowerserviceOur customer serviceis second to nonePh. 6428 750010-5 Mon-Fri0407 181 397 A/HHaven DrTranquil PlSunriseCtSeahaven CrsHaven DrQuinian Crs4096945 dbShearwater Blvd32Fairway CrsClub Dr1. Temp Bakery & Cafe2. Port Sorell Marine3. Adore FloristPage 8 Devonport Times July 20081Shearwater BlvdClub DrPitcairn St4097210 ipThingsto do■ Try your luck atfishing — there aresome great flatheadto be found.■ Browse thecharming Shearwatershopping district.■ Get on your bikeand explore the area.■ Anyone for golf?■ Enjoy a range ofdining options.■ Spot wildlife insurroundingbushland, lagoonsand national parks.