GPIA raffling off $20,000 camper

The Greater Pine Island Alliance is holding a fundraising raffle a Forest River Wildwood X-Lite camper — a $20,000 value. In addition to the camper, a bonus E-bike raffle is also available. Tickets are $20 each and with the purchase of five tickets, participants will be entered in the drawing for the E-bike. The drawing for the raffle will be held Sunday, March 15, at Kickstands Pub & Grub’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash. The event runs from 1-5 p.m. The winner does not need to be present to win. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the GPIA’s mission to return every hurricane survivor home to a safe, secure and sanitary environment. Tickets can be purchased in advance at ...

Overnight lane closure scheduled on Little Pine Island Bridge

MATLACHA – An overnight lane closure will be in effect on the Little Pine Island Bridge beginning Thursday, March 12, at approximately 8 p.m. This lane closure is anticipated to continue through 5 a.m. Friday, March 13. During this time crews will begin striping operations on the bridge. Flaggers will be present on sight to direct traffic. The bridge reconstruction will deliver long-term improvements to the transportation infrastructure serving Pine Island and the surrounding communities. Motorists are asked to continue exercising caution and to reduce speeds while traveling through the work zone. Please note that construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or ...

FRIENDS of the Pine Island Library book discussion, meeting March 17

Pine Island Food Pantry/Winn-Dixie food drive underway

The Pine Island Food Pantry has teamed up again with the Pine Island Winn-Dixie, located at 9864 Stringfellow Road in St. James City, to host a three-week-long food drive directly supporting local families in need this Easter holiday. Customers can purchase $15 pre-filled bags full of non-perishable items needed by the pantry from now until March 20. The goal is to sell more than 400 bags to help stock the pantry and meet the needs of local families. Customers can also contribute by donating cash or additional non-perishable items, such as canned vegetables and tuna, boxed pasta and mac and cheese, dried beans and instant potatoes. To wrap up the drive, Winn-Dixie will host a hot ...

Free art class available for island home school students