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FDOT issues traffic advisory for work on Little Pine Island Bridge

MATLACHA – There will be intermittent bridge closures today, Feb. 10, to allow crews to accept deliveries of concrete bridge piles to the worksite and unload onto the barge. The deliveries will start as early as 6 p.m. and will continue until all piles are delivered. Crews will clear traffic in between deliveries to lessen the impact to motorists on and off the island. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone. (Follow FDOT roadway projects at SWFLRoads.com, on X at @MyFDOT_SWFL or on Facebook at @MyFDOTSWFL.)

Islanders raising funds for bicyclist struck by a truck

An air ambulance was dispatched to Bokeelia Monday afternoon, Jan. 27, to transport a bicyclist who was hit by a truck while on her bike in a crosswalk near Our Lady Of The Miraculous Medal Catholic Church off Stringfellow Road. Islander Erin McGuire, 26, was transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. According to family representatives, her most serious injury is due to complications from brain swelling, and she will require multiple reconstructive surgeries for her head, face and mouth. McGuire is an avid bicyclist who logs 18 to 20 miles per day on her blue cruiser while wearing a skirt and is affectionately referred to as “Miss Erin.” “Miss Erin” has endured ...

Church of God of Prophecy chicken dinner Saturday

The Church of God of Prophecy will be holding a chicken dinner Saturday, Feb. 8. Dinner will be takeout only, no dine in. The price is $10 per dinner — chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn or green beans, dinner roll and dessert. Chicken is fried in peanut oil. Gluten free and baked chicken available upon request. Call your order in to 239-283-2128 as soon as possible, quantities limited. Pick up is from 12:30-3 p.m. The church is located at 15146 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia.

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Church to host Valentine’s Day concert of love songs

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Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild ‘Expressions’ exhibit opens

The Southwest Florida Fine Craft Guild will present its annual exhibit for 2025, “Expressions,” a captivating exhibition showcasing the fusion of traditional and contemporary fine craft, now until Feb. 27 at the Cape Coral Art Center at 4533 Coronado Parkway. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., ...

Local Columns

Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2016 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet sauvignon

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2016 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Uno February - 2025 We had company for dinner last week, so of course, we broke out the "Good Stuff" to go with our steak dinner. In this case it was a bottle of 2016 ...

Editorials

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Editorial | Sounds like a plan

The Lee County School District is planning to adjust school bell times next year, something that will impact students and families. The proposed changes do have a down side — many elementary students will start their days later, which may affect working parents. There also is the potential ...

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