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 ...
The Pine Island Travel Club invites residents and travel enthusiasts to mark their calendars for an exciting lineup of 2026 meetings. The club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted, at Fisher of Men’s Lutheran Church on Pine Island.
The Pine Island Travel Club brings together travel lovers to learn about destinations, cruise lines and travel opportunities around the world. Each meeting features informative presentations, guest speakers, and opportunities to connect with fellow travelers.
2026 meeting dates:
• March 26 – Featuring Viking Cruises
• April 16 – One week earlier than usual
• May 21 – Featuring Royal ...
The Calusa Land Trust’s monthly work/fun party will be held Saturday, March 14, at the Chapin Preserve beginning at 9 a.m. The preserve was named in honor of the uniquely famous Ed Chapin, who died in 2024 after dedicating nearly 50 years of service to the land trust.
This 91-acre preserve is located at the terminus of Royal Okley Lane (Stringfellow Road to Harbor Drive to Mannheim Road and then follow the signs.) The entrance area/Kell Kellermann Vista now provides a tiki hut picnic area with ample parking and access to a kayak launch through a mangrove canopied waterway trailing out to Matlacha Pass. Invasive plant removal and sprucing up the picnic area will be the primary ...
The Achieva Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship program, which this year includes one scholarship for a home-educated student.
The new scholarship, established in honor of Achieva’s former CEO Gary Regoli and his wife Teresa, is a $3,500 bequest.
In ...
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.
Here’s what’s ...
The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting the next Island Fest Mullet Toss on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Winn-Dixie Plaza.
According to GPICC member Cynthia Welch, the chamber is very excited to have moved the event to the Winn-Dixie Plaza, she said, ...
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 ...
