Wednesday, September 26, 2012

20 YEARS AGO

Some of the T-shirt shop owners on Duval Street were happy the city police were cleaning up the bad shops.

The Lower Keys Health System was granted a renewal of accreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks.

The single-family home with a cottage at 630 Dey St. sold for a reported $389,000.

50 YEARS AGO

A cake by Betty Bothers was delivered by boat to Capt. Percy Cook on his island for his 81st birthday.

The U.S. Postal Service was seeking a site on the eastern end of the island for a new branch post office.

Over the objections of one member, the Monroe County Commission signed a new three-year contract with an airport consultant.