The Founders of Satellite Beach



The Hedgecocks & Cousin Jimmy Caudle: Jimmy (center) working with Hub (left) and Shine (right)
R1: Irma (Hub), Percy, Annie (Shine)
R2: Birchal (Father), Hub, Helen (Percy), June, & Shine

Pictured atop the tower on launch day is city resident Betty Atkins.
1958. First Restaurant Opens

The Skyline retaurant was built in 1957 by Dumont Smith for Charles Rodes and was located on the west side of A1A. The restaurant was operated and then later owned by Lou Pavlakos, SB Councilaman from 64-68. The Skyline was the first business/restaurant built in the city.
March 1959. Golf fundraiser with Sam Snead

Sam Snead prepares to Tee off with Paul Pruitt and Hub Hedgecock. Hub's son Mark (far right) stands by as caddie for his Dad.


L - R : Unk, June Hedgecock, Sam Snead, Percy Hedgecock, Sam Snead and Lou Pavlakos
Frank Clark, and Ted Craver
Local Attorney Frank Clark organized the benefit golf tournament with the goal of raising money to build the city's first Little League baseball field (Olson Field) and was played on the par-3 course located behind the Skyline restaurant. Participating golfers would play one round against world-renowned golfer Sam Snead whom had already won seven major tournaments including the Masters and PGA Championship. Each participating golfer donated $75 and $50 for their caddies. Ted Craver was one of the few golfers that shot a better round than the champ that day. "Slammin, Sammy" was known for his folksy image, wearing a straw hat, and keeping his nickels and dimes close. At the end of the day, Skyline Restaurant owner Lou Pavlakos purchased Snead's hat for $75 which he donated to the benefit. When it was time to pay Mr. Snead's fee, Lou presented the payment in a sealed tin can (the going joke was Snead buried his winnings in his back yard sealed in tin cans). The land Olsen Field was built on was given to the city by the owners: Louis Olsen (largest % land owner), Jimmy Caudle, Percy and Shine Hedgecock. The building of Olsen Field was done by an all volunteer labor force lead by the Hedgecock brothers.