This date in the Boca Beacon: Pink Elephant chef, Fire Department open house and road work

FIVE YEARS AGO

The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association announced that the restoration of Sam Murphy Park had been completed in anticipation of the GICIA’s 50th Anniversary.

TEN YEARS AGO

The Island School held a Give Thanks Dinner for parents and students. Road work was being completed near the North end of the island which was causing daily detours around Kappy’s and Grande Quay.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

The Youth Fishing Tournament was canceled when the fishing pier closed from rotting pilings and deterioration.

TWENTY YEARS AGO

The Boca Grande Fire Department held an open house. Ladies from the Island participated in a fashion show featuring attire from Special Effects for Women, Fugate’s and Ariel.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO 

Crab races were to be held at the Nautical Flea Market/Octoberfest at the Fishery Restaurant in Placida.

THIRTY YEARS AGO

The Pink Elephant restaurant began its season with a brand-new chef. Giorgio Oldano, an international, award-winning chef, brought the cuisine of northern Italy to Boca Grande.

THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

The Boca Grande Club Marina became part of Uncle Henry’s Marina Resort.

FORTY YEARS AGO

Charlotte County sued the bridge company, Gaspar Inc., for reneging on a verbal agreement to honor discount coupons to island residents and workers.