This date in the Boca Beacon: GIBA self-scan lane here to stay

FIVE YEARS AGO

The Boca Grande Historical Society made changes to their staff and officers, adding Kim Kyle as the new executive director and electing six new board members.

TEN YEARS AGO

Mote Marine Laboratory held its first ever comprehensive fundraising campaign and surpassed its $50 million goal for advancing the Lab’s critical mission and vision.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Fugate’s and the Patio Shop received a face lift with their front façade being re-stuccoed and new wood floors installed along with new displays.

TWENTY YEARS AGO

Hudson’s received a facelift from floors to ceiling, new deli cases and freshly stuccoed exterior and a painted building.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO 

The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority announced that the self-scan lane would be a permanent fixture during daylight hours.

THIRTY YEARS AGO

The Lee County Commission approved the purchase of a 5,200-square foot lot on Cayo Costa to save it from development.

THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

Owners of boats 16 feet or longer were required to pay the new federal tax user’s fee or risk paying a $5,000 non-compliance fine.

FORTY YEARS AGO

“Walking Tours On Boca Grande” by Nancy Sokoloff was published by Paul Kruder of Tarpon Press.

FORTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

North First Bank’s Boca Grande office celebrated its first anniversary. Boating columnist, Red Marston and his wife docked their boat for a few days before beginning their long-awaited cruise.