Matlacha Hookers Barhopping Christmas Caroling continues
Calusa Land Trust ‘Peter Ordway’ Paddling Tour set for New Year’s Day
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 ...
Pine Island Chamber seeking candidates for board of directors
The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce is looking for potential candidates for five open Board of Directors positions. The chamber nominating committee is seeking nominations for the three year term of 2026 through 2028. The nomination period will be open until Jan. 12, 2026. Serving on the chamber’s Board of Directors is an excellent way to become more engaged with the operations of the chamber and the local business community. Elections will take place during the Annual Dinner on Monday Jan. 26, 2026. Board Member responsibilities include: • Serve a minimum of 1 three-year term on the Board. • Abide by the bylaws of the GPICC. • Attend and actively ...
Holloway Foundation makes donation to Pine Island Food Pantry
‘Let’s Light Up Matlacha’
This Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2,000 luminaries will light up the streets of Matlacha. This 40-year tradition began in 1985, thanks to Yvonne Roach who organized the event. At 2 p.m., neighborhood Santa elves gather at the Green lot at 11681 Island Avenue to assemble the ...
Pine Island Moose to hold Christmas party Saturday
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 ...
American Flood Protection System helping islanders protect their homes
American Flood Protection System co-owner Ed Kreise said when he and his business partner, co-owner Tim Ackley, thought about why they’d started the company, what was most important to them was helping people to keep water out of their homes. After Hurricane Ian, they found themselves ...
