This store opened in 1976 as a basic take out. It offered
burgers, chicken and chips, and so on. Three years later, in
1979, the Careen's opened a games room, which consisted of
two pool tables and four pinball machines. The games room
was very popular with the present generation of teens.
In 1985, a motel, which only had two rooms, was opened by
this family. A few months later, the games room was closed
and three more motel rooms were opened. These motel rooms
were the first accommodations to be offered on the Cape
Shore. Keith Garland was the first occupant to stay in the
Atlantic Inn. At this time, he was working with the rural
development. Furthermore, the restaurant was built after the
games room was closed.
Then in 1987 or 1988, the Careen's offered gas pumps to the
residents of the Cape Shore. However, the Careen's were not
the first in the area to offer this service. There were several
other businesses that already had gas pumps.
Presently, the Atlantic Inn and Restaurant offer several
services. They include:
