Ml ABLE COPY Page SECTION HERALD Wednesday Justly IMS Make your honeymoon From the hush of the desert to the dazzle of Disney a crush on the place the moment I arrived the incred Sarasota and Village des A friend bad told me about it and indeed the charm serenity and be witching beauty or the surrounding provided the perfect formula for what I sought a place to relax far from the hubub of the bit cities and the blatant commercialism of so many locations on the Atlantic coast of Florida Situated on the Gulf of Mexico about miles from Tampa and two hours by car from Orlando Ep- cot Center and Disney World the decant Sarasota extends laxity along a stretch of inviting beaches Siesta Beach in particular with us soft white powdery sand far sur passes other beaches in the world including European ones most of which 1 have visited on my many trips abroad Above all there were hidden pleasures such as the pected discovery of secluded desert spots while hiking on the beaches the frequent pauses for a dip into the Celsius ocean water The Village was more beautiful than Id expected Nestled in a lovely park with an abundance of pine and palm trees hibiscus laurel shrubs and the 112 pearlytinted villas with red tile rood form several harmonious I fell that I had found the haven I was searching for All the comfort of a luxurious horn Each villa Is air conditioned and tastefully furnished over its surface of 1400 square feet Comfort is the key note here With two bedroomi two bathrooms a living room a dining room kitchen screened andah and garage with automatic controls four to six people can enjoy a relaxed atmos phere of airconditioned luxury The fullyequipped kitchen is ready for the gourmet chef to spring Into action Other practical features in elude a washer and dryer very handy for towels and bathing suits tun capital f Florida The Internationally- known Van Wezel Theatre The beautiful Village seeking relaxation sport i From the verandah I admired the graceful swans on the Village lake the blue and white herons and other exotic birds whose songs infuse the air in this idyllic corner of the world Every day if 1 wished I could watch selecting from a wide American shows Or if you crave more action you are only two hours drive from the spectacular Disney World Country club atmosphere But right here at the Village there Ideal courts lor tennis buffs are many diversions such as a big swimming pool two tennis courts bicycles for young and old minia ture golf si if horse shoes and more The spacious Club rood market open hours a day First class restaurants At Saint on nearby Lido House provides the usual Indoor Island elegant boutiques an gal games as well as a well stocked I cries and first rate restaurants library form a pleasing architectural fa- is close at hand The cade I took note of my favourite Village is located next to a golf eating spots the Cafe course and two minutes away are splendid decor excellent French three shopping centres including cuisine superb cuisine the huge Sarasota Square Mall 12 from the north of Italy and at movie houses and what else a Siesta Key the Summer House Sarasota can indisputably lay a claim to the title of the culture capi tal or Florida With lu own arts centre the rotecoloured Van Performing Arts Theatre where first class theatre and musical shows are presented Sarasota also boasts the Museum hous ing an art collection that includes a Reubens The Museum also recalls to memory the old days of touring circuses see the com furnished estate of John he terrace with its huge Italian garden with a pro fusion of nymph statue facing Sarasota Bay I thoroughly enjoyed a hilarious bedroom farce at the Asolo State Theater entitled How the Other Half Loves by the famous British playwright Alan This ISth century Italian theatre was transported from Italy Sarasota and reconstructed It was a great evening of entertainment AllCanadian project Village Pins Is a Cana dian enterprise The year marks the end of the year or operations but the Ml yet overrun with The prices arc reasonable Up to ber villas can be rented for per Doris Joly and the Canadian dollar be With regret I left the Village dcs Pins which I have dubbed the Superstar of vacation centres But like Girtetto Reno Michael Bossy Patrick Roy Boucher and many others whose photos adorn the walls of the Vil lage Cub House Ill be back Maybe with a little luck next year for sure The fairer FOR LADIES ONLY THE WORKOUT THAT WONT WEAR YOU OUT Featuring Passive Exercise that works Lose Inches where needed Firms sad Tones body after weight loss WEIGHT LOSSINCHES LOSSOR BOTH No disrobing No showering No medical restrictions ALSO AVAILABLE Guelph St Unit 5 Red Roof Plaza Georgetown 8730244 HOURS So youre going on vacation In Canada going on va cation often means packing up the children doe suitcases jumping in the car and rushing away for distant parts Unfortunately too many people return home to find the crim inal element has visited them and a lot of their valuable property is missing There is much you can do to prevent this and much you can do to assist the police in recovering your goods if you should be the vic tim or burglars anyway First theres home security Most locks installed on houses and apart ments by the builders will give pause to the professional thief for about five seconds You should install a that shoots a hardened steel bolt Into the doorframe and from the outside window ad can only be opened from with a key It there is aw jacent to the door a that opens from both sides only with a key is in order Timed lights in sev eral rooms are a good idea they make the bouse look occupied at night when thieve like to operate Basement windows are favourite means of entry They can now be protected with attractive steel grills that screw right into the frame and efficiently prevent access There are many reasortably- alarm systems on the market now that will announce to the entire neighbourhood that your house is being broken into Also be sure to do the things we have all been told about a thousand times like cancel I the newspaper letting neigh bours to keep watch or even asking he local police to patrol your street regularly WEDDING INVITATIONS Mon to Fri 830am 830 Saturday 900 am l00pm Select your invitations from collection of traditional and contemporary designs Socially correct thermoengraving compliments elegance of our wedding stationery to tee our many wedding accessories too Our gift to you as a keepsake a copy of your invitation in gold Convenient ShopatHome Service