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Taste of Pine Island

Pine Island has proven itself a wonderful place to grow your own or find fresh ingredients for a wide array of wholesome recipes or snacks. Whether they are restaurateurs or simply Pine Islanders looking for something delicious, many of our locals have made a habit of discovering delicious food combinations of all kinds. When it comes to eating whole foods, there is nothing more healthy or satisfying than consuming fresh grown produce for appetizers or even striking garnish or fresh caught fish for entrées or nibblers. Blue Dog Bar and Grille owners John Lynch and Jesse Tincher are sure to grab items such as live crab from Barnhill Seafood Market & More, which is right beside ...

‘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. ...

News From Around the Region

Mercola Market to offer Big Bang Theory Trivia Night

Think you know The Big Bang Theory? Put your knowledge to the test at Mercola Market’s monthly trivia night on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. in at the national nature health product market at 125 SW 3rd Place. From Sheldon’s quirks to the roommate agreement and everything in ...

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Cape Coral Hospital to launch new OBGYN residency program

A new residency program will be instituted at Cape Coral Hospital next summer.  Lee Health, in collaboration with the Florida State University College of Medicine, recently announced the launch of a brand-new obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Cape Coral Hospital. Lee Health ...

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League of Women Voters of Lee County to host discussion on health care Oct. 4

League of Women Voters of Lee County members and the public are invited to a free educational event and discussion concerning "Health Care in Lee County" on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers and virtually via Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to ...

Local Columns

On the Water: Fishing was good despite some rainy weather

Despite off-and-on rainstorms over the week, fishing was good. Strong tides and overcast skies made for a good bite for anglers willing to work around storms.  Fishing grass flats and sand bar drop-offs in 4-6 feet of water yielded sea-trout with a good number of slot fish up to 19 inches. ...

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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