By By CJ HADDAD
Author Macomber to sign books, speak at Southwest Florida Archaeological Society meeting Jan. 21 at IMAG in Fort Myers
Entries sought for Elks National Drug Awareness Contest
The Greater Pine Island Elks #2781 is excited to invite 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 ...
Castaways Island Realty to host Let’s Flamingle Island Expo
Let’s Flamingle Island Expo will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Castaways Island Realty at 3366 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. Connect with local businesses, talk with local Realtors, shop island artists and vendors, enjoy food trucks and raffle prizes. There will also be swag bags, face painting and more! For additional information, contact Castaways Island Realty at (239) 282-0770.
Lee County to host Touch-a-Truck event Saturday
Next weekend, children and adults alike will have a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of county vehicles up close, including fire trucks, heavy equipment, and more. Lee County Parks & Recreation is welcoming the community to attend the second annual Touch-a-Truck event at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in North Fort Myers. This free, family-friendly event takes place Jan. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We saw incredible community interest and participation during our first Touch-a-Truck event with 1,300 in attendance,” said Lee County Parks & Recreation Program Specialist at Mike Greenwell Regional Park, Jessy Zukaitis. “Bringing it back for a second year allows ...
Hall’s ‘Broken Country’ first discussion in Library Winter Book Club series
The Pine Island Library’s Winter Book Club series will be held in January, February and March. Each discussion will be moderated by Branch Manager Jackie McGuire, who will guide conversation, answer questions and encourage readers to share their insights. Book Club schedule: • Jan. ...
CLT Work/Fun Party at Fritts Park this Saturday
The Calusa Land Trust’s monthly work/fun party will be held Saturday, Jan. 10, at Fritts Park, located on Beach Daisy Lane just south of the trailer park in Bokeelia, beginning at 9 am. This maintained park, like all its preserves, is open to the public. The mission this month will be grounds sprucing up for seasonal use and in preparation for the 50th Anniversary Celebration to take place on March 7. The Calusa Land Trust is an all-volunteer land conservancy and relies upon motivated Pine Islanders to assist in the stewardship of its 2,400+ acres of preserved lands. Happy participants should include work gloves/clothing, pruning tools and for their efforts will be rewarded with ...
Celebrating Pine Islanders: Chardayne Seuffert
Chardayne (Char) Seuffert, broker owner of RE/MAX Sunshine, said she identifies as an islander, as she lived here when she was a child in 1982. Her heart, she said, is in Matlacha, which is just one of her two current business locations. “What people should know about me is that I am the ...
