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Pine Island Elementary School Volunteer Training set

Pine Island Elementary has announced that school has started and it needs volunteers! Volunteer training will be held at P.I.E. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m., and Thursday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m. School staff hopes anyone who would like to volunteer at the school will be able to attend one volunteer training session and complete a volunteer application available in the school office. If you plan to attend a training session, please contact the school at 239-283-0505 by Tuesday, Aug. 26, to reserve a spot. Please bring your driver’s license to sign-in at the school office when entering the campus. P.I.E. staff looks forward to seeing all returning and new volunteers this school ...

Pine Island Elementary School Volunteer Training

Pine Island Elementary is excited to announce that school has started and we need volunteers! Volunteer training will be held at P.I.E. on August 27, 2025 at 9:00AM and August 28, 2025 at 2:30PM. We hope anyone who would like to volunteer at the school will be able to attend one volunteer training session and complete a volunteer application available in the school office. If you plan to attend a training session, please contact the school at 239-283-0505 by August 26, 2025 to reserve your spot. Please bring your driver’s license to sign-in at the school office when entering the campus. P.I.E. staff looks forward to seeing all returning and new volunteers this school year! YOU MAKE A ...

Deck maintenance planned for Matlacha Drawbridge

Lee County Department of Trans-portation Operations will be performing bridge deck maintenance on Bridge 120128 (the drawbridge) on Pine Island Road, Matlacha. Lanes on the bridge will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Thursday, Aug. 21, weather permitting. For further information about this project or other Lee County roadway work, please visit https://www.leegov.com/dot and click on the Roadwatch Update listing.

Closure of Southwest Florida Military Museum at the Edison Mall announced on social media

A long-standing harborer of veteran memorabilia, history, and more with ties to Cape Coral recently announced it has officially closed its doors.  In a social media post, the Southwest Florida Military Museum, formerly located in the South Cape and most recently in the Edison Mall in Fort Myers, announced it would be closing for good.  “It is with deep gratitude and a heavy heart that we announce the closing of the SWFL Military Museum, formerly located in the Edison Mall,” read the post. “For the past 15 years, we have been honored and blessed to serve this incredible community with our mission to Honor, Preserve, and Educate about the rich and vital history of the American ...

Work continues on Phase 2 of Little Pine Island Bridge project

The Florida Department of Trans-portation this week issued the following update on the ongoing reconstruction of the Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha. Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs:  Construction project:  Phase 2 of construction continues on the Little Pine ...

Frank’s Bobcat Services donates over $4,500 to PIE

For the fourth year in a row, Franks Bobcat Services has sponsored its Annual 4th Of July event at the Moose Lodge to raise funds for the Pine Island Elementary School.  This year, the business presented Åa check to Principal Mike Galbreath and his staff for $4,524.  Frank Valcarcel, ...

News From Around the Region

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District One Districtwide Roadwatch Report for Aug. 24-30

BARTOW, Fla. – This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects. Motorists are reminded to wear safety ...

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Bacon Fest | Popular pub crawl returns to the South Cape next Saturday

A South Cape tradition sure to bring some sizzle returns next weekend for its 11th installment, highlighting a top tier breakfast food with a passionate fan base. The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association’s Bacon Fest Pub Crawl hits the South Cape next Saturday night where ...

The Spinners bring their iconic hits to Seminole Casino Hotel Jan. 9

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee welcomes R&B legends The Spinners live in concert Friday, Jan. 9 with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available Friday, Aug. 22 from Ticketmaster or at moreinparadise.com. Fans can access the venue presale Thursday, ...

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Beacon of Hope

Senior Enrichment classes continue until Oct. 3 Senior Enrichment classes are now being held in The Center of Excellence classroom, at the Beacon of Hope, located at 5090 Doug Taylor Circle in St. James City. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program meets Mondays and Fridays, 11-11:45 ...

Editorials

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Editorial | Animal lover? Make a difference

Cape Coral Animal Shelter will hold one of its largest — and most popular — fundraisers next week. The fourth annual Virtual Auction opens Monday and runs through Friday, offering an abundance of opportunities to bid on some very nice items — everything from handcrafted artwork and ...

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  • Bokeelia, FL 33922
  • Phone: 239-283-2022