This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO

Boca Grande Glee Club, yoga classes and chorus rehearsals along with Sunday services were all taking place virtually due to the pandemic.

TEN YEARS AGO

The Spring Fair was held with the dunk tank being a highlight. The carnival featured games of strength, food, pony rides and face painting.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Bombay came to the Island with the 2nd Annual Tarpon Ball for The Island School. The school raised more than $40,000 with over 200 guests in attendance.

TWENTY YEARS AGO

The sheriffs of Lee and Charlotte counties had come to an understanding and official agreement for providing law enforcement services in Boca Grande.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

A free Island home was being advertised in the Boca Beacon classifieds. Must relocate!

THIRTY YEARS AGO

The legislative bill to create GIBA and turn control of the bridge and causeway over to an elected board was introduced to the Florida House of Representatives.

THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

The Boca Beacon moved its office into downtown Boca Grande behind the Dolphin Video.

FORTY YEARS AGO

Florida Department of Natural Resources biologists tagged 300 redfish in Charlotte Harbor. The reward for catching a tagged fish was $5 along with information regarding the catch.