By By PAULETTE LeBLANC / pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com
Celebrating Pine Islanders; Trygve Anderson
First Baptist Church of Pine Island making a difference with Gospel Outreach
Celebrating 20 years of dedication: Chris Leverrett’s journey at GPIWA
Get involved in supporting our students and teachers
I’m reaching out from Pine Island Elementary PTO to share ways local businesses can get involved in supporting our students and teachers this year. Here are some opportunities to partner with us: Gift a Check Donation – Fund classroom supplies, events, and enrichment programs. Donate Goods or Services – From bottled water to holiday lighting, or silent auction items. Campus Improvements – Share your trade or services to help beautify the school. Sponsor PTO Events – Fun Run shirts, staff appreciation, student giveaways, and more. Yearbook Sponsorship – Promote your business in a keepsake students treasure. Be the Change Drive (Oct–Nov) – Collect ...
2025 Pine Island FISH Basket Brigade effort under way
FISH is excited to announce that the 2025 Pine Island FISH Basket Brigade is underway, and we are gearing up to bring holiday joy to families in need within our community. Over the years, our program has grown significantly, thanks to the incredible support and generosity of individuals like you. In 2024, we proudly served 85 families and over 200 children. This growth reflects the compassionate spirit of our community, and we are grateful for your continued support. Requests or referrals for Pine Island and Matlacha residents who could benefit from this program should be submitted to P.I. Fish at 239 283-4442 or our web site, pineislandfish.org or for Spanish, text Carolyn at ...
Adopt A Cowboy program visits PIE
The UF/IFAS Extension Adopt a Cowboy program is an educational effort aimed to increase the knowledge and understanding of fourth grade public, private, and homeschool students in Florida about the significance of Florida’s beef cattle industry in shaping our state’s history, environment, ...
Calusa Land Trust Work/Fun Party at St. James Creek Preserve set for Oct. 11
Kicking off the new season will be this month’s Calusa Land Trust work/fun party to be held Saturday, Octo. 11, at the St. James Creek Preserve (meet at the tiki huts at 9 a.m). This preserve is located in the St. Jude Harbor subdivision (entrance to which is just south of the American Legion in St. James City) and includes the St. Jude Nature Trail with its Norm Gowan and Smith/Dewane Vistas, the Ward Memorial Bridge all within a 420-acre preserve straddling St. James Creek. Although hurricane recovery has essentially been completed, work is needed against invasive plants along the trail. Keith Sprague of Gerard’s Tree Service has been instrumental in the placement of security ...
