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Pine Island Elementary School Volunteer Training set

Pine Island Elementary has announced that school has started and it needs volunteers! Volunteer training will be held at P.I.E. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m., and Thursday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m. School staff hopes anyone who would like to volunteer at the school will be able to attend one volunteer training session and complete a volunteer application available in the school office. If you plan to attend a training session, please contact the school at 239-283-0505 by Tuesday, Aug. 26, to reserve a spot. Please bring your driver’s license to sign-in at the school office when entering the campus. P.I.E. staff looks forward to seeing all returning and new volunteers this school ...

Pine Island Elementary School Volunteer Training

Pine Island Elementary is excited to announce that school has started and we need volunteers! Volunteer training will be held at P.I.E. on August 27, 2025 at 9:00AM and August 28, 2025 at 2:30PM. We hope anyone who would like to volunteer at the school will be able to attend one volunteer training session and complete a volunteer application available in the school office. If you plan to attend a training session, please contact the school at 239-283-0505 by August 26, 2025 to reserve your spot. Please bring your driver’s license to sign-in at the school office when entering the campus. P.I.E. staff looks forward to seeing all returning and new volunteers this school year! YOU MAKE A ...

Champions in Motion holding low-cost classes for youth at Lake Kennedy Center

A non-profit organization that offers low-cost classes for youth in the realm of martial arts and cheerleading is beginning its fall session this week in Cape Coral.  Champions in Motion, which offers youth-oriented programs across five states, will host classes at the Lake Kennedy Center each week now through December. Youngsters can take each 45-minute class, whether for cheerleading or karate, for $12 each session.  “We provide affordable, high-quality cheerleading and tumbling programs for youth in our community — many of whom would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate due to financial barriers,” said Champions in Motion Lead Martial Arts Instructor Aaron ...

Deck maintenance planned for Matlacha Drawbridge

Lee County Department of Trans-portation Operations will be performing bridge deck maintenance on Bridge 120128 (the drawbridge) on Pine Island Road, Matlacha. Lanes on the bridge will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Thursday, Aug. 21, weather permitting. For further information about this project or other Lee County roadway work, please visit https://www.leegov.com/dot and click on the Roadwatch Update listing.

Frank’s Bobcat Services donates over $4,500 to PIE

For the fourth year in a row, Franks Bobcat Services has sponsored its Annual 4th Of July event at the Moose Lodge to raise funds for the Pine Island Elementary School.  This year, the business presented Åa check to Principal Mike Galbreath and his staff for $4,524.  Frank Valcarcel, ...

Work continues on Phase 2 of Little Pine Island Bridge project

The Florida Department of Trans-portation this week issued the following update on the ongoing reconstruction of the Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha. Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs:  Construction project:  Phase 2 of construction continues on the Little Pine ...

Closure of Southwest Florida Military Museum at the Edison Mall announced on social media

A long-standing harborer of veteran memorabilia, history, and more with ties to Cape Coral recently announced it has officially closed its doors.  In a social media post, the Southwest Florida Military Museum, formerly located in the South Cape and most recently in the Edison Mall in Fort Myers, announced it would be closing for good.  “It is with deep gratitude and a heavy heart that we announce the closing of the SWFL Military Museum, formerly located in the Edison Mall,” read the post. “For the past 15 years, we have been honored and blessed to serve this incredible community with our mission to Honor, Preserve, and Educate about the rich and vital history of the American ...

News From Around the Region

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District One Districtwide Roadwatch Report for Aug. 24-30

BARTOW, Fla. – This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects. Motorists are reminded to wear safety ...

The Spinners bring their iconic hits to Seminole Casino Hotel Jan. 9

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee welcomes R&B legends The Spinners live in concert Friday, Jan. 9 with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available Friday, Aug. 22 from Ticketmaster or at moreinparadise.com. Fans can access the venue presale Thursday, ...

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Keep Lee County Beautiful joins the world’s largest beach cleanup

Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. invites the community to take part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 20, at sites throughout Lee County. Now in its 36th year, the ICC is a global initiative led by Ocean Conservancy, with KLCB serving as the local organizer. Each ...

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Bridge Beat

Bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, located at 10360 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. Anyone wishing to play is welcome and does not need a partner. It costs $s to play, some of which goes back to winners of the game. Come join us. Sharpen ...

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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  • 10700 Stringfellow Road
  • Bokeelia, FL 33922
  • Phone: 239-283-2022