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Winn-Dixie celebrates 100th anniversary with a community bash at Pine Island store

This month, Winn-Dixie is celebrating a remarkable milestone – its 100th anniversary! The grocer is rolling out the red carpet for its loyal customers with a free community birthday bash at its Pine Island Winn-Dixie store Friday, Sept. 5, from 4–6 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, birthday cake, giveaways, samples and family fun. The first 100 customers to arrive at 4 p.m. will receive a free Winn-Dixie mystery gift card valued between $19.25 and $100 – with $19.25 serving as a nostalgic nod to the year Winn-Dixie was founded. Plus, nearly all month long, shoppers can enjoy throwback prices in all stores to score up to $100 in savings on grocery favorites, including iconic ...

Matlacha Hookers to host Second Annual Mrs. Roper Romp on Sept. 13

The Matlacha Hookers have announced that the Second Annual Mrs. Roper Romp will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, from 3-7 p.m., at the Pine Island Moose Lodge at 8903 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. Join the Hookers for an unforgettable afternoon filled with music, raffles, auctions, photo ...

‘We will never forget’

American Legion Post 136 and families will remember this historic date in America with flag service at sunrise 7:12 a.m. a bell ringing ceremony at 8:46, 9:03, 9:37, 9:59 and 10:03 a.m. with wreath dedication at 10:20 a.m.. At 10:28 a.m., there will be a gun salute and the playing of taps. The legion invites the public to attend the event. The Legion Post is at 4106 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. For more about the post, please visit https://post136fl.org/.

Church of God of Prophecy to hold Chicken Dinner Sept. 13

The Church of God of Prophecy will be having a chicken dinner Saturday, Sept. 13. Dinner will be takeout only, no dine in. The price is $10 per dinner—chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn or green beans, dinner roll and dessert. Chicken is fried in peanut oil. Gluten free and baked chicken available upon request. Call your order in to (239) 283-2128 as soon as possible, quantities are limited. Pick-up will be from 12:30-3 p.m. The church is located at 15146 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia

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Marvel Artist Jerry DeCaire to give presentation at the NW library today

Marvel Artist Jerry DeCaire is making a stop in Southwest Florida at many Lee County Public Library locations to give presentations on how to create a comic book. DeCaire will provide a 90-minute presentation at Northwest Regional Library, 519 Chiquita Blvd., N. from 4:15-5:45 p.m. today, ...

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Teen in hospital following two-vessel crash near Captiva Pass

A local teen remains hospitalized following a boat-personal watercraft collision on Saturday that also resulted in fatal injuries to another girl. At approximately 3:45 p.m. Aug. 30, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other area agencies responded to the two-vessel ...

Local Columns

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On the Water: September means summer is winding down

With the arrival of September, the end of summer is in sight as we gradually break away from long, hot, muggy days and slowly transition to shorter, cooler days of autumn. This is welcoming news for anglers fishing around Southwest Florida. Days become less humid with a slight drop in ...

Editorials

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Editorial | Animal lover? Make a difference

Cape Coral Animal Shelter will hold one of its largest — and most popular — fundraisers next week. The fourth annual Virtual Auction opens Monday and runs through Friday, offering an abundance of opportunities to bid on some very nice items — everything from handcrafted artwork and ...

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