Our Station 2 project is taking shape! Today, the perimeter was cleared, and silt fencing will be installed as we move forward. This project has been in the works for some time as we worked diligently to secure grant funding. We are proud to have been awarded a $5.6 million Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant through Lee County, funded by HUD following Hurricane Ian. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts and support of the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District Board of Commissioners and staff, as well as the Lee County Board of Commissioners and staff. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make ...
The South Florida Water Management District has levied a fine against Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina, LLC for its removal of protected mangroves as part of the Seven Islands Development. According to Public Information Officer Jason Schultz of the SFWMD, the total amount of civil penalties ...
What’s your favorite scary movie? Experience the sweeping cinematic scores – and scares – of classic and modern horror films with the full Gulf Coast Symphony as it presents terrifying tunes — from the iconic rhythmic strains of Psycho and the ominous approach of Jaws, to chilling, ...
The Pine Island Art Association, also known as PIAA, is ramping up for fall season. Along with scheduled classes Monday through Friday, the association is also offering a special 2-day workshop by Jane Slivka, noted acrylic painter and teacher. The cost for the 2-day workshop is $250 for members, and non-members add $30. To register for this workshop call (912) 713-6616 or email pineislandart@gmail.com. Information is available at pineislandart.org.
Live music and a plethora of taco and treat vendors will fill Mike Greenwell Regional Park for the inaugural Southwest Florida Tacos & Treats Festival. The festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Mike Greenwell Regional Park. “This will be the first time the ...
The city of Cape Coral’s Procurement Division was awarded the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute. This is the first time the city and the division have achieved this prestigious award. This recognition honors the city's dedication to ...
The finish line is in sight for the rebuilding of the Fort Myers Beach Pier, the destination that Lee County District 3 Commissioner David Mulicka called "the Eiffel Tower" during a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to start the rebuild of the pier. The pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in ...
Our Station 2 project is taking shape! Today, the perimeter was cleared, and silt fencing will be installed as we move forward. This project has been in the works for some time as we worked diligently to secure grant funding. We are proud to have been awarded a $5.6 million Community ...
Appropriately coinciding with the official start of hurricane season Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to push his “Save Our Homes” plan to slash property taxes. “Today in Tampa, I outlined the Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes plan that will ...