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Pine Island Sketchers November schedule 


All artists meet each Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at different locations around Pine Island and Matlacha. If you would like to join the group for fun and to meet fellow artists, bring your media of choice and a chair. There is no charge and beginners are most welcome. 
 • Nov. 11 — The Lazy Flamingo, 16501-B, Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia.  Turn right at the Four Winds Marina sign
 • Nov. 18 — The Waterfront Restaurant and Marina.  2131 Oleander st. St James City
 • Nov. 25 — The Yucatan. 4875 Pine Island Road, Matlacha
 • Dec. 2 — The Eagles Nest, 10880 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia

From the Firehouse: Remembering Capt. Larrimore

With profound sorrow and deepest respect, we announce the passing of Retired Capt. Timmy Larrimore. Capt. Larrimore began his extraordinary journey in the fire service at South Trail Fire & Rescue District, where he served with pride for 9 years before continuing his calling at the ...

Islanders’ Flor Da Lee Farm growing and selling local

Bill Kazokas and his wife, Benet, are joyful lettuce growers for their local Flor Da Lee Farm on Pine Island. Kazokas said the idea to farm originally came from them both having been in the agricultural business for 40 years. “We retired from our corporate life and moved to Bokeelia about ...

SWFL News

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Cape council approves additional modifications for Seven Islands project

A single-family component and mobile food vendor uses are among the proposed changes to the Seven Islands Master Plan. Principal Planner Chad Boyko told the Cape Coral City Council Wednesday that the city-initiated land development code is for the mixed-use Seven Islands zoning district, ...

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City, county officials meet on Burnt Store Road

Conversations continue between the Cape Coral City Council and the Lee County Commission regarding the continued widening of Burnt Store Road. Mayor John Gunter told Council Wednesday that he spoke with Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane, the city’s representative on the county ...

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SJCCA Update

The St. James City Civic Association has announced its schedule of upcoming events, classes and activities: Wednesday, Nov. 5 • Little Learners Nature Group: 10 a.m. – noon. Open to all children - weekly meetup to learn and play in nature • Open Mic: 12:45–3:45 p.m. Open mic is for ...

Editorials

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Always: Embracing local journalism

National Newspaper Week wrapped up Saturday with, no doubt, a typical end-of-week collective sigh by those of us working a beat. Our numbers have dwindled — an 80% decline from 800,000-plus newsroom jobs in 1990 to around 86,000 in mid-2025, according to ReportEarth — but still, papers ...

Do you anticipate a bus “snowbird season” on the islands?

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  • Phone: 239-283-2022