By By PAULETTE LeBLANC / pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com
Eagles, Eagle Cam, set to start Season 14
Alzheimer Association to offer virtual program 'The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence' on Oct. 14
Celebrating Pine Islanders: Armando Perez
School district, teachers union, reach tentative accord
Calusa Waterkeeper’s conduct FIB water sampling
Sampling taken Sept. 20, 2025 Key Takeaways from this Sampling: • On this day (9/20/2025), just 22% of sites tested under 70 MPN. • This is a slight improvement over July and August which had the highest percentage of sites with elevated bacteria counts in our monthly sampling routine so far this year. • Our sample taken at Lynn Hall Park on Fort Myers Beach came back clear, several days after FDOH issued a warning at nearby Bowditch Point. About our FIB Sampling Program Calusa Waterkeeper’s trained volunteers conduct FIB water sampling at up to 32 sites in Southwest Florida each month. We publish the results to keep the public informed on potential risks. ...
Pre-Fire Plan updates underway
Over the next few months, crews will be out in the community updating pre-fire plans for all commercial businesses within the fire district. These updated plans will be digital, making them easily accessible to crews in the event of an emergency. Pre-fire plans are critical tools that ...
Pine Island Water seeking Nominating Committee members
The Greater Pine Island Water Association is looking for member to server on its Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will help identify candidates for the upcoming GPIWA Board of Directors Election, assist in preparing the election ballot, and participate in ballot counting. If you are interested, please email your name, address, and cell phone number to csm@pineislandwater.com.
