Edison and Ford Winter Estates to host Autumn Garden Festival on Nov. 22-23
FSW Theatre Program to present its fall production 'Riding Bikes and Other Plays' by local Florida playwright
Concrete work on Little Pine Island Bridge postponed
MATLACHA, Fla. – The planned concrete operations on the Little Pine Island Bridge have been postponed due to weather conditions, according to a report from the Florida Department of Transportation. An announcement will be made when the concrete operations have been rescheduled. To sign up for updates, please visit the project website at 451937-2 Pine Island Causeway and Bridge Reconstruction Project. To access the bridge traffic cameras, go to https://www.leegov.com/dot/traffic. You can also contact the Communications Team by calling the project hotline at (239) 800-6391 or by emailing at pineislandinfo@exp.com.
Construction continues on Phase 2 of Little Pine Island Bridge project
Phase 2 of construction has begun on the Little Pine Island Bridge continues. All traffic has shifted onto the newly constructed westbound side of the bridge, allowing two-lane traffic on the new bridge. Safety remains the top priority, so FDOT reminds everyone: • Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone. • Pedestrian access to the bridge is not allowed during construction, which includes fishing and all other Ωecreational uses. • Motorists are reminded not to block driveways or entrances and to follow all posted signage throughout the construction zone. • Noise from construction equipment in the area is to be ...
Friends of the Library to provide update on Pine Island Oral History Project Nov. 18
Please join the Friends of the Pine Island Library for an update on the Pine Island Oral History Project followed by the membership meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 1:30-4 p.m. in the library classroom at 10701 Russell Road Bokeelia The Friends of the Pine Island Library are a volunteer, fundraising, book loving, support group for the library. It provides funding for library activities and offer engaging activities throughout the season. It only costs $5 to join each year and new members are always welcome. Join to learn about the oral history project and membership. There are currently 11 videos of Pine Islanders being interviewed and sharing their history of the island. Check ...
Pine Island Sketchers November schedule set
Pine Island Sketchers 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 Res-taurant 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
Island non-profit organizations nominated for ENPY awards
The Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly (ENPY) awards are put on by the Community Foundation and this year, several Pine Island organizations have been nominated: • Pine Island Food Pantry • Friends of the Library Pine Island • Nancy Cote, executive director of the Beacon of ...
