The “Peter Ordway” Paddling Tour season has recommenced and the next outing will be held on Thursday, Jan. 1, departing from Laura Massey’s home at12120 Bohman Lane (at the intersection of Marina Drive and Blue Crab Circle) at 10 a.m. All interested paddlers are invited.
You may use your own kayak or rent one from Carmen’s Kayaks (239-333-7332).
Paddlers may wish to bring bug spray, sun protection, water and a snack. The guided tour will meander around east side of Calusa Island in Matlacha Pass and St. James Creek observing the resident wildlife.
The Calusa Land Trust is Pine Island’s all-volunteer land conservancy, which sponsors events for public education and ...
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday.
The holiday schedule adjustments:
Solid Waste
• Collections of garbage, recycling and yard waste will continue as normal on Wednesday, Dec. 24. There will be no collections on Thursday, Dec. 25, and collections will continue with typical Thursday collections happening on Friday, typical Friday collections on Saturday and so on.
• Solid Waste offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26.
• The Resource Recovery Facility in Buckingham and ...
The Greater Pine Island Elks #2781 is inviting students in grades 3-8, as well as high school students and their guardians, to participate in the Elks National Drug Awareness Contest. This is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to engage in a critical conversation about the dangers of drug abuse.
The theme for the 2025-2026 contest, “Drugs Are a Grave Mistake,” challenges participants to think creatively and express their views through essays, posters or videos.
If you’re in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, you can take part in the poster contest. Just remember to keep the poster on paper that is ideally 8.5 x 11 inches, though larger sizes up to 11 x 24 inches are accepted. ...
The Matlacha Hookers invite the community to the 14th Annual Island Luau Sunday, Feb. 22, from 1-5 p.m., at the St. James City Civic Center.
This 21+ island-themed celebration is one of Pine Island’s most anticipated charity events—bursting with tropical flavor, lively entertainment and ...
Work on the Matlacha Mechanical and Electrical Repair project commenced on Aug. 25 and will be ongoing until spring 2026. Workers will be intermittently present on the site but may not be seen for extended periods of time as work is required inside the tender house.
While on site, motorists can expect to encounter construction workers and vehicles on the roadway, as well as deliveries and the removal of old equipment from the bridge. Please be aware that this is an active work zone, and drivers are asked to exercise caution when driving through the site.
For more information, please contact Avelino Cancel at (239) 533-9400 or email: acancel@leegov.com.
Pine Island Moose 1954 at 8903 Stringfellow Road, St. James City, will be holding an island Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10:30 a.m. until noon.
There will be games, craft projects and hot dogs. The lodge’s Christmas palm tree will be decorated and Santa, dressed in his favorite ...
The Haitian-American Community Coalition of Southwest Florida is accepting applications for the 2026 scholarships.
HACC Scholarship Chair Betsy Vaughn said this is the 10th year they have awarded scholarships to Lee County high school graduating seniors of Haitian heritage.
“We started in ...
With Southwest Florida’s waterways bustling, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 of Fort Myers Beach announced a crucial opportunity for local families and boaters: the “Boat America” Responsible Boating Course on Saturday, Dec. 20.
This comprehensive class is designed to equip ...
A national campaign honoring veterans will be celebrated in Southwest Florida this weekend, with numerous veteran groups and volunteers taking part.
A national campaign honoring veterans will be marked in Southwest Florida this weekend, with numerous veteran groups and volunteers taking ...
Bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, 10360 Stringfellow Road, St. James City.
Anyone wishing to play is welcome and does not need a partner. It costs $3 to play, some of which goes back to the winners of the game.
The inners for Dec. 10 ...
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 ...
