By By CJ HADDAD / cjhaddad@breezenewspapers.com
Legion to host islands’ July 4 parade, fireworks
American Legion Post 136 on Pine Island will host a parade and fireworks show Friday, July 4 Staging for the parade is at 9 a.m. at Winn-Dixie, 9864 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. The parade starts at 10 a.m. in the Winn-Dixie parking lot and travels north on Pine Island Road to the Elks Club at 5630 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia. Food and beverages will be available for the public to purchase. The fireworks show, to be held at the Legion at 4106 Stringfellow Road, St. James City, will begin around sunset. Islanders and visitors are invited to come early to reserve your spot to view. For more about Legion Post 136, please visit https://www.post136fl.org/contact-us.
CLT: Re-pining of Pine Island a big success
Celebrating Pine Islanders: Ronnie Lolly
Pine Island kids have summer fun with Lee County Parks and Rec program
‘What Does Patriotism Mean to Me?’
The Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge recently held its Americanism Essay Contest for 2025. The topic was “What Does Patriotism Mean to Me” and the contest was open to all of the 5th graders at Pine Island Elementary School. Elks Lodge officials thanked and congratulated all of the students ...
Lavender’s Landing boat ramp in Bokeelia to close temporarily for renovations and parking improvements
Lavender’s Landing Boat Ramp, located at 7290 Barrancas Ave. N.W., in Bokeelia, will close temporarily beginning Monday, July 7, for parking improvements and renovations. The project, timed to begin after the July 4 holiday, is expected to be completed by Spring 2026, weather permitting. The project includes expanding the parking lot to increase capacity and improve lighting, as well as renovating the first floor of the on-site office building. During the closure, boaters in the Pine Island area are encouraged to use nearby county ramps at: • Matlacha Park, 4577 Pine Island Road, N.W., Matlacha • Pine Island Commercial Marina, 6001 Maria Drive, St. James City (available ...
FDOT Little Pine Island Bridge update
The Florida Department of Transportation has issued the following update on the Little Pine Island Bridge replacement project. Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs: Construction project: Phase 2 of construction has begun on the Little Pine Island Bridge. All traffic ...
