Matlacha Hookers’ 14th Annual Island Luau Feb. 22
The Matlacha Hookers will once again bring island spirit to Pine Island with the 14th Annual Island Luau, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22, from 1-5 p.m., at the St. James City Civic Center. The popular 21-and-over fundraiser benefits Beacon of Hope Senior Programs and is one of the island’s most anticipated annual events. The Island Luau combines tropical entertainment with a strong local mission. Attendees will enjoy island music and dancing, an island buffet by Ginger Bistro, tropical beverages, boutique shopping, raffles, silent auctions and a lively costume contest featuring categories such as Best Female, Best Male, Best Couple, and Most Creative. Live deejay entertainment will ...
Audubon to present first lecture in series
Kindergarten registration underway at PIE
Attention parents of children entering Kindergarten at Pine Island Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. If you have not done so already, please register your child for school as soon as possible! Come to Pine Island Elementary School (5360 Ridgewood Dr., Bokeelia, FL 33922) and ask for the Information Specialist. This will help ensure that we have the correct number of teachers in place for the start of next school year. If you know of anyone on the island that has a student entering Kindergarten next year, please share this information. Please call 239-283-0505 with questions.
FRIENDS of the Pine Island Library to host a book sale at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church
Show, festival seeking shell donations
The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and The Community House/Sanibel Community Association will present the 89th Sanibel Shell Show & Festival on March 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and March 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Community House (TCH), at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. TCH is seeking ...
One Hole Over the Pond American Legion Auxiliary fundraiser Feb. 14
The American Legion Auxiliary of St. James City invites the community to attend its annual One Hole Over the Pond fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post in St. James City. This popular event supports the Auxiliary’s Veterans Fund, which provides ...
Lee County DOT asks motorists to be aware of temporary, intermittent lane closures during overnight hours on the Matlacha drawbridge in February
The Lee County Department of Transportation asks motorists in the Pine Island-Matlacha area to use caution beginning the evening of Feb. 3 as intermittent, overnight lane closures occur on the Matlacha Drawbridge. The intermittent, single-lane closures are anticipated from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Feb. 3through Feb. 5 and again Feb. 10-12, if necessary. A flagging operation will ensure that emergency vehicles will be given priority and that traffic can continue to move throughout the nighttime work. The drawbridge will not be closed both directions; one lane will remain open. However, large vehicles (gross weight exceeding 40,000 pounds) will need to be stopped until the bridge can be ...
