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Lee County DOT announces intermittent lane closures on Matlacha Drawbridge Jan. 28-29

The Lee County Department of Transportation asks motorists in the Pine Island-Matlacha area to use caution Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29, as intermittent lane closures occur on the Matlacha Drawbridge. The intermittent, single-lane closures are anticipated from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. A flagging operation will ensure that emergency vehicles will be given priority and that traffic can continue to move throughout the daytime work. The drawbridge will not be closed both directions; one lane will remain open. Lee County DOT’s contractor will work on the traffic signals and sign assemblies on the bridge. (Signals are used when the drawbridge opens and closes.) A ...

FDOT: Work on Little Pine Island Bridge to transition to Phase 3

MATLACHA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the transition to Phase 3 of the reconstruction of the Little Pine Island Bridge, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20. Beginning Monday night into Tuesday morning, crews will enter Interim Phase 3, during which ...

Registration begins for island youth baseball

Registration is now open for Pine Island youth baseball 2026 for ages 4 -12 for boys and girls. T-ball ages are 4-6, rookies ages 7-9, majors ages 10-12 For more information and to register, visit www.piybb.org. Registrations end Jan. 31 —sponsorships are available.

Burns to perform benefit concert at Tarpon Lodge

Fan-favorite trop rock entertainer Brent Burns brings his music and humor to the historic Tarpon Lodge at 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia on Friday, Jan. 16, at 5 p.m.,  for a special concert benefiting the Beacon of Hope’s Direct Assistance Program, which helps Pine Island residents ...

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Homebuilders open the doors to award-winning residences

Future and current Southwest Florida homeowners can get an up-close-and-personal look at some of the region’s residential builders, as the Cape Coral Construction Industry Association’s annual Showcase of Homes kicks off Friday. CCCIA’s 2026 Builders’ Showcase of Homes begins today, as ...

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Lee County, partners activate cold-weather outreach plan

Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week. The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate plans during timeframes in which the temperature drops below ...

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Cracker Day Rodeo rides back to its roots

There were cattle in Florida before there were cattle in Texas. Ranchers would move their herds up and down the state, throughout the inland areas. In fact, many of the events you see at a rodeo, such as steer wrestling and calf roping, were used to doctor the animals, not for ...

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Cat of the Week: Daisy

Meet Daisy. She was returned to us several months ago, because the little girl she was adopted for is allergic to cats. At almost 3 years old, she’s past that cute kitten stage that would have guaranteed her a home this Christmas. Now this sweet girl wanders from room to room at the shelter ...

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Editorial | Oh, when will they ever learn

For those of us old enough to remember the ‘60s, the times they aren’t a-changin.’ The current administration’s decision to wage a boots-on-the-ground “police action” is not the first time an administration, citing preservation and protection of country ideals, has been willing to ...

As islanders continue to rebuild/recover from the recent storms, can the “Old Florida” style/atmosphere be maintained?

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