This date in the Boca Beacon

FIVE YEARS AGO

A freak storm took out a big tree in the Sister’s Restaurant parking lot. Lee County Sheriff’s Office was looking for the owners of an abandoned bike.

TEN YEARS AGO

The Historic Preservation Board approved the renovation of 411 Palm Ave. which was being used by Native Gardens.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

The toll rates were getting ready to increase by $1 bringing the regular rate to $5 per car. The Boca Grande firefighters posed for a calendar.

TWENTY YEARS AGO

The Boca Grande firefighters were coming back from a mission of mercy to Biloxi, Mississippi after Katrina visited.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO 

South Beach Restaurant held a celebration to say, “Bye-Bye Bathrooms.” Their faithful service of 35 years was being recognized with music, good food and a chance for patrons to share their precious memories!

THIRTY YEARS AGO

The old power house at the south end of the island was getting a rehabilitation by being transformed into an upscale social and recreation center for residents of Boca Bay

THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

Drivers were complaining about recently installed speed bumps on the islands’ causeway. The new speed bumps had replaced lower speeds bumps.

FORTY YEARS AGO

An unknown gunman sprayed a condo with buckshot at the Island House condominiums.