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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 ...

Open enrollment begins entirely online on Jan. 20

The open enrollment period for students entering kindergarten, rising to sixth grade, or starting ninth grade in August begins Jan. 20. Parents and guardians can complete all paperwork, upload any necessary documents, and rank their choices for the school assignment lottery entirely ...

Women’s exercise classes begin Jan. 20 at First Baptist Church of Pine Island

The holidays are over and it’s time to give those muscles a workout!  Exercise is a good way to help you have more energy and flexibility. The First Baptist Church of Pine Island is offering exercise classes for women on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until noon in the fellowship hall of the First ...

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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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