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Pine Island Sketchers scheduled to meet Tuesday at Kendall residence in St. James City

The Pine Island Sketchers 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 Sketchers for fun and to meet fellow artists, bring your media of choice and a chair. No charge and beginners are most welcome • Jan. 13 — Marty Kendall residence, 3331 Franzone Road, St. James City. Park across the street from Calusa Land Trust. • Jan. 20 — Micheli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Road, Matlacha. We will meet on the outdoor deck. • Jan. 27 — A LEED STUDIO, 14271 Stringfellow, Bokeelia. Drive north on Stringfellow from center. “The Betty Bokeelia” is turquoise, located near the corner of ...

Church of God of Prophecy to hold chicken dinner Saturday

The Church of God of Prophecy will be hold its next chicken dinner Jan.10. The dinner will be takeout only, no dine in. The price is $10 per dinner — chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn or green beans, dinner roll and dessert. Chicken is fried in peanut oil. Gluten free and baked chicken available upon request. Call your order in to (239) 283-2128 as soon as possible, quantities limited. Pick-up 12:30-3 p.m. The church is located at 15146 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia.

SWFL News

Investigation continuing after body found near Midpoint Bridge

A Lee County Sheriff’s Office death investigation that began Sunday after a body was recovered in waters north of the Midpoint Bridge is continuing. According to LCSO officials, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a boater “who located a deceased person in the water north of the Midpoint ...

Lee County activates cold-weather outreach plan

County officials are taking steps to help those without housing combat the upcoming cold temps on the horizon.  Lee County Government officials stated Monday they are coordinating with partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.  Officials said the Lee County Department of Human ...

T-shirt line treasure hunts go viral in Cape Coral

From plain T-shirts to treasure hunts, a clothing company founded by a Cape Coral resident has seen videos go viral over the past few months.  UndrDog Hemp, a company started by Cape Coral’s Chuckie Gregory, has racked up millions of views for its treasure hunts across Southwest ...

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SJCCA Update

The St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities : Wednesday, Jan. 7 • Yoga with Carole: 9 – 10 a.m. A gentle yoga class for all skill levels and modifications needed. Please bring your own mat. • Little Learners Nature Group: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open to ...

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Always: Embracing local journalism

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 ...

Is traffic in general a problem on the islands?

Contact Information

www.pineisland-eagle.com

  • 10700 Stringfellow Road
  • Bokeelia, FL 33922
  • Phone: 239-283-2022