Dave Turner has become one of Block Island's most gregarious, beloved characters. It all started when his grandparents purchased and restored a dilapidated house on Beach Avenue. Because of that purchase Dave has spent every single summer of his life on Block Island serving first as a lackey at the National Hotel before becoming Freddie Finn's first mate on a lobster boat. His days at Finn's restaurant led him to form unbreakable bonds that hold firm to this day.

When Dave met his soulmate, Rosemary Tobin, he became a year-round resident. Dave, Rosemary and their son Zane are a typical Block Island family. Like many families here, they juggle a hectic summertime schedule. Between Dave's work as a property manager/construction dude and Rosemary's work as a real estate agent and part owner of Eli's restaurant, they somehow manage to still find the humor in life despite the madness that summers can bring. 

We'd also like to point out that Dave has since retired the technique he employed to deal with disgruntled customers during his younger days as a server at Finn's. Which is good. Because we love to eat at Eli's.