4th of July event benefits Pine Island Elementary
Sizzle Dining runs through September across Southwest Florida
An annual late-summer dining event across Southwest Florida is returning for its biggest year yet while celebrating a major milestone. Sizzle Dining, which is marking its 10th year, will run the entire month of September, encouraging the community to “save, support, and celebrate.” The event gives participants a chance to indulge in Southwest Florida flavors and delectable cuisines, as foodies have the opportunity to dine at a record-high number of restaurants throughout the month, for less. Now in its most expansive format to date, the month-long event will feature 140 restaurants across Lee and Collier counties, from Cape Coral to Marco Island, offering exclusive lunches and ...
Celebrating Pine Islanders: Karen Hartshorne
Lee Health Bloodmobile at Moose Lodge Sept. 19
The Lee Health Bloodmobile will be visiting The Pine Island Moose Lodge at 8903 Stringfellow Road in St. James City on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. All the blood collected remains in Lee Health, which includes the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, the Regional Cancer Center and the only Trauma Center (which is located in the Lee Memorial Hospital) within a 5-county radius. The blood also supports Cape Coral Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center. One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. You never know when you or someone you know or love will need blood. So come out and Give the Gift of Life! All donors will receive a free health ...
PIAA gearing up for fall season
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.
Retired Marines donate reproduction of Confederate-era revolver to MOTI
Museum of the Islands volunteer Vickie Duflo has reported that a reproduction of a Cap and Ball 44 Caliber Confederate model 1851 Colt Navy Revolver was recently restored and donated to the museum. She describes the gun as a relic, and said the donation was made by Major Richard Hoyle, ...
A picture-perfect start
Bright smiles, fresh school supplies and high energy filled the halls of Pine Island Elementary on Tuesday, Aug. 11, as students and staff officially kicked off the 2026–2027 school year. Thanks to the hard work of the dedicated P.I.E. faculty and staff, the classrooms and school grounds ...
