Publishers' Note

Publishers’ Note: Celebrating 70 Years!

I thought you might be interested in a little Tidewater Times history.

The magazine began in 1952, when Omer J. Shively, Jr., advertising manager for The Star Democrat, looked at a business opportunity for the newly opened Tidewater Inn. He thought it would be great to have a little magazine to be given away that focused on the community. It would be pocket-sized, and it would fi ll an information gap that The Star Democrat couldn’t fi ll.

Within two years, it was sold to Bill Perry and his wife. They also ran it for a couple of years before it was sold to Jane Wulf Bailey (no relation). Jane published the magazine until 1972 when she sold the magazine and moved to Salisbury.

Bob and Nancy Lambdin bought the little magazine. They were already the owners of the Patriot, and they published a boating magazine called the Binnacle. They hired Hugh Bailey to run it for them.

Hugh and Evelyn Bailey bought the magazine in 1976. The magazine grew exponentially during their tenure. They ran the magazine for many years, with the help of their daughter (me), then sold it in 1995 to Dave Pulzone.

Dave was the longest tenured publisher of Tidewater Times with a run of 24 years. That brings us to Omer J. "Dick" Shively, the originator of the Tidewater Times magazine.

2019 when John and I took over. Here's to many more years! ~ Anne Farwell

I have been very pleased with advertising in the Tidewater Times magazine for the past year. When I attend networking events and introduce myself to people, they reply "I know you, I have seen your ads." How awesome is that? Plus, John and Anne are a pleasure to work with. Thank you Tidewater Times and Congratulations on 70 years! ~Lona Sue Todd Taylor Properties