Paul and Debbie Ugo, the owners of Back on the Rack consignment store, located at 208 N. Tamiami Trail, Unit 112, happily celebrated their store’s first anniversary on July 24. During the celebration, hundreds of customers stopped by the downtown Punta Gorda store to check out the festivities and sale specials. In addition to leaving with their shopping bags, customers were given cupcakes and roses.

In a press release, the owners stated, “Back on the Rack has been accepted into the community so well and has had a phenomenal first year.” They also wished a “heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the success of this past year and look forward to gearing up for year two.”