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 ...
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Other schedules will be adjusted. The adjustments include: Solid Waste • Thursday, Nov. 27: All county facilities are closed and no garbage, ...
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in a truly unique way at the St. James City Annual Christmas Boat Parade! This beloved local tradition will take place Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m., as decorated boats light up the local waterfront and canals, bringing festive cheer to the community. The parade will feature an array of boats, each decked out in holiday lights and decorations, creating a magical spectacle on the water. From twinkling lights to festive music, it’s a must-see event for families, friends, and holiday lovers of all ages. The parade starts in St. James City, beginning at Henley Canal, then travels into Cherry Canal and ending on Monroe Canal past Low Key ...
The Lee County Community Band invites the public to Celebrating Holidays Around the World, a festive holiday performance on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. The band will perform classic carols, global holiday ...
Discounted Southwest Florida Ag Expo tickets will go on sale Black Friday, giving attendees a great deal for admission and unlimited mechanical rides for one day. Miriam Dotson, Southwest Florida Ag Expo spokesperson, said they held the MEGAPASS ticket sale before the expo kicked off and had ...
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has officially arrived, as Thanksgiving sees millions travel to gather for the November gathering of friends and family. Expert forecasters are predicting a record year for Turkey Day travel in Florida. AAA-The Auto Club Group projects that 4.65 ...
The St. James City Civic Association has announced its schedule of upcoming events, classes and activities: Thursday, Nov. 20 • Ping Pong – 9 a.m. Come and play every Tuesday and Thursday morning • Mahjongg: 1-4 p.m. Come one and all to play in our weekly mahjongg meetup - newcomers ...
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 ...