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Beacon of Hope’s Cote to speak at Garden Club meeting this Thursday
The Pine Island Garden Club monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church will feature Nancy Cote, executive director of the Beacon of Hope of Pine Island Inc. Cote has a background participating with non-profits and social services and will discuss BOH’s empowerment initiatives and its mission to serve Pine Islanders in multiple capacities. Founded in 1975, the Pine Island Garden Club mission includes the protection and conservation of natural resources, encouraging island beauty and stimulating the study of the fine art of gardening. Its civic duties include the creation and maintenance of the grounds at Phillips Park, Kiwanis ...
Candidates sought for GPIWA Board of Directors
The Greater Pine Island Water Association is looking for candidates for it’s Board of Directors. There are two “Bokeelia” positions, one “Matlacha/Mainland” position, and one “St. James City” position that are open for election. To be considered as a candidate you must be a GPIWA customer. Please email your name, address, cell phone number, and brief (half a page) resume to mikesm@pineislandwater.com.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island to present ‘Chili & Trees 2025’ Dec. 13
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island will hold its first-ever Chili & Trees event Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at Street Eatz & Ale. This new holiday celebration brings together two local favorites — delicious chili and festive Christmas trees — for an evening of food, fun and community spirit. Attendees can enter their best chili recipe to compete for the title of Best Island Chili, with winners chosen by popular vote. Meanwhile, each Pine Island Elemen-tary Classroom will showcase a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, available for attendees to bid on in a festive holiday auction. The night will also feature live music, great food and ...
Matlacha Holiday Lighted Boat Parade to be held Dec. 14 starting at the drawbridge
The Matlacha Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will be held Sunday, Dec. 14. Boats should gather on the south side of the Matlacha bridge at 5:30 p.m., and the parade will begin at 6 p.m. The best viewing is from the bridge or along the shores of Matlacha — but please respect private property. After going under the bridge, the boats will proceed north along the east shoreline of Matlacha, around the top, down the west side and return. No registration is necessary, all boaters are welcome to participate, and those not boating are encouraged to come out and watch. All participants should embrace the joy of the season and refrain from any political statements or references. If you ...
Eagle E-Editions available at pineisland-eagle.com
The online edition of the Pine Island Eagle is now hosted on our own website. There’s no longer a need to visit a third-party web site to find it. Just visit pineisland-eagle.com and click on the “E-edition” link at the top of the page or look for the E-Edition bar across the middle of the page and click on the cover of the publication you wish to read.
Registration begins for 2026 Pine Island Calusa Trail 5K Run/Walk
The Kiwanis Club of Pine Island is once again partnering with Alden Pines Country Club to bring participants a true trail run experience, the 2026 Pine Island Calusa Trial 5K Run/Walk on Jan. 31. The course winds through the golf course — which has been closed since Hurricane Ian — ...
