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ArtFest Fort Myers 2027 now accepting artist applications

Fort Myers — ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival, is now accepting artist applications for its 2027 event, taking place Feb. 5–7, 2027. Celebrating creativity, community, and connection, ArtFest invites professional artists from across the country to apply ...

Pick up your Eagle at a number of island locations

Free home delivery of the Pine Island Eagle is no longer available, as of this issue (5-6-26), but the free weekly newspaper is available at more than 60 single copy locations on Matlacha and Pine Island. Some of those locations include the Perfect Cup and Blue Dog in Matlacha; Publix, Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, Pine Island Library, Pine Island Eagle office, a box at Genesee Parkway and Stringfellow Road and the Bokeelia Post Office from The Center north to Bokeelia; and Circle K, Winn-Dixie, Dollar General, St. James City Post Office, a box at Sanibel Boulevard and Oleander Street, St. James General Store and the St. James Civic Association from The Center south to St. James ...

Application deadline for Legion Post 136 scholarships May 16

As in the past, American Legion Post 136 will be offering scholarships to students graduating from high school and attending college or university, accredited programs such as nursing school, technical or trade school an opportunity to continuing education. Scholarship applications are available for pick-up at the Post for students who have attended Pine Island Elementary, are a member of the American Legion or have an immediate family member who is a member of the Legion. All applications must be post marked by the May 16, 2026. Please contact Ed Mitchell at (239) 246-7634 if you would like us to send you a copy online. Legion Post 136 is at 4106 Stringfellow Road, St. James City.

SWFL News

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Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.54 per gallon Wednesday, a price 52% higher than before the war with Iran began, according to AAA data. The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is ...

CCPD chief: ‘Justice was served for Kayla’

In the wake of a jury verdict finding Thomas Roy Stein guilty of first-degree felony murder in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Cape girl during an attempted robbery, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore said justice was served. "Last night, in the murder trial of Kayla Rincon-Miller, ...

Local Columns

Guest Column: Some water safety and drowning prevention tips for all ages

Southwest Florida’s stunning waterways and picturesque coastlines are central to our community’s charm and allure. Activities such as swimming, boating and relaxing by the water offer families, friends and neighbors opportunities to connect and enjoy the natural beauty year-round. As ...

Editorials

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Editorial | Actions have consequences

By School District of Lee County estimates, 3,400 students took part in walkouts last week in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The walkouts took place at 13 of the district’s high schools — all but two — and at one middle school in south county. School ...

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