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School district to offer revamped summer programs

The School District of Lee County has revamped its summer offerings for students. Chief Information Officer Dr. Nathan Shaker said the district is shifting the 2026 Summer Ecosystem by building a continuum of care that spans three pillars. Those pillars include essential remediation to ...

Pine Island Travel Club to meet Thursday at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church

Travel enthusiasts are invited to mark their calendars as the Pine Island Travel Club announces its upcoming 2026 meeting schedule, featuring exciting cruise line presentations and destination insights throughout the year. The club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted, at Fisher of Men’s Lutheran Church on Pine Island. Meetings are open to the public and offer a welcoming environment for both seasoned travelers and those just beginning to explore their travel options. Several meetings in 2026 will feature special guest cruise line presentations, giving attendees the opportunity to learn firsthand about different cruise experiences and ...

County Commission approves construction of three new pickleball courts and related amenities at Phillips Park on Pine Island

The Lee Board of County Commis-sioners continued its commitment to Parks & Recreation facilities recently with a vote to construct three new pickleball courts and amenities at Phillips Park, 5675 Sesame Drive, Bokeelia. The vote approved an amendment to the Construction Manager Services Agreement with Stultz Inc. to construct the new courts, benches, sidewalks, landscaping, fencing, and one ADA-accessible parking space at the park for a price not to exceed $616,199.30. In addition to restoring facilities damaged by hurricanes, including Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Matlacha Community Park and Causeway Islands Park, the board has supported expanding pickleball facilities. Phillips ...

SWFL News

Wilson Pigott Bridge to reopen Thursday ahead of afternoon commute

The Florida Department of Transportation says the Wilson Pigott Bridge is on track to reopen as scheduled on Thursday, April 23, following the completion of critical maintenance work within the anticipated 10-day closure window. Crews will complete final overnight operations tonight, including ...

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Playmakers Tailgate Party set for April 30

For the past decade, the Tommy Bohanon Foundation has raised nearly $2 million to help hundreds of young athletes of Southwest Florida improve their football skills, become responsible adults and get the equipment they need to excel on and off the playing field. In order to do that, the ...

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Mahjongg Scores

We had 15 people for a fun day at mahjongg on April 16. Joyce Bieber came in first with 175, followed by Victoria Cuyler with a score of 110, and third place was Tony Lindsay with 95. Mahjongg is played on Thursdays from 1–4 p.m. at the SJCCA at 4th Avenue and Lemon Street.

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Editorial | Actions have consequences

By School District of Lee County estimates, 3,400 students took part in walkouts last week in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The walkouts took place at 13 of the district’s high schools — all but two — and at one middle school in south county. School ...

Should more commercial development be encouraged for the islands?

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