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 ...
American Legion Post 136, located at 4106 Stringfellow Road in St. James City, will be conducting its first turkey shoot Sunday, March 22 (the rain day is Sunday, March 29), from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Legion. Now is a great time to practice your marksmanship while helping to support the Legion Scholarship Fund for graduating seniors from Pine Island.
There will be three categories target practices at $5/each target. Youth ages 14-17, men and women. Prizes for best in each category will be given out to the winners. The public is invited to join in the fun and excitement to see who gets the best target.
Food will be served for a minimum price; however, the fun and good time are ...
Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, at 10360 Stringfellow Road, will hold a Ladies High Tea to celebrate spring. The event is Saturday March 14, starting at 11 a.m.
The color theme for the high tea is pastels to go with spring so when shopping for your dress and hat, keep these colors in mind.
Finger foods, sandwiches, pastries and sweets will be paired with a selection of tasty teas (or plain old coffee) and perhaps a sparkling bubbly.
There will be entertainment as well as a parade of Pine Island ladies in their finery.
For any questions, please refer them to Debbie via email at, dbsmith0413@gmail.com.
First Baptist Church of Pine Island will hold its Yearly Yard Sale and Car Wash Saturday, March 14. All proceeds will go towards sending students from Pine Island to summer camp at Word of Life the Coast in Hudson this June.
The sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church of Pine Island at 5363 Avenue D., Bokeelia.
If you have any questions, please contact the church office at (239) 283-1737
The Lee County Commission voted last Tuesday to award a contract for construction engineering and inspection services for several Lee County Department of Transportation projects to improve roads, sidewalks, bridges and drainage.
The $1.7 million contract with Hardesty & Hanover Construction Services LLC will provide construction contract administration, inspection and materials sampling and testing for:
• Stringfellow Road and Iona community sidewalk repairs
• Burnt Store and Pine Island Road resurfacing
• Bridge replacements on Hagie Drive in Harlem Heights and on Constitution Circle in San Carlos Park.
• N Countywide drainage repairs
Funding for the projects ...
The Matlacha Hookers are proud to announce the 2026 scholarship grants now available, not only for college, but for the trade/technical schools, first responder career and/or continuing education.
In addition to continuing their tradition of awarding scholarships to deserving students, the ...
The annual Island Fest Mullet Toss will be held Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Winn-Dixie Plaza at 9864 Stringfellow Road in St. James City.
The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the event, is seeking volunteers to help put on this fun event. Help is needed with the entrance gate, toss registration, toss measuring, shirt sales and more.
For more information, call (239) 283-0888 or email info@pineislandchamber.org
The Beacon of Hope is offering a full month of activities, classes and community events designed to support island residents of all ages.
Questions or comments call (239) 283-5123 or stop by the Social Services office Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, hosted its Night of a Million Dreams gala on Friday, Feb. 27, raising $1,353,747 to support Better Together’s mission of helping parents find employment and provide a loving, safe and supportive foundation for their ...
The Lee County Port Authority is continuing work on terminal roadway improvements as part of the Terminal Expansion Project Phase 2 at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
On Tuesday, March 10, Pedestrian Bridge/Crosswalk 2, which has been out of service, and Crosswalk 6 will open. ...
Lee BIA Builders Care’s popular BBQ, Bands & Brew fundraising event is returning Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers.
During the 15th annual event, Southwest Florida’s top pit masters will compete for the title of ...
Mahjongg scores from March 5 at the SJCCA.
We had 15 players for some March Madness Mahjongg! Jackie, Malloy and Judith Engle tied for first with 140 points. Second place was achieved by Sarah Owens.
Mahjongg is played on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at the SJCCA at 4th Avenue and Lemon Street. ...
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 ...
