Update: Collard completes over 600 miles of bicycle trek
First Baptist Church of Pine Island to hold Vacation Bible School
First Baptist Church of Pine Island will be hosting Vacation Bible School) Tuesday, June 9, Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. FBCOPI is located at 5363 Ave D., Bokeelia, at The Center, across the street from Pine Island Elementary School. This VBS is for ages 5 years old to 12 years old at no cost. There will be Bible lessons, crafts, snacks, games (you may even get wet) and more. Please arrive at 6:15 p.m. to register your student. For more information, please contact the church office at (239) 283-1737 or email fbcopi@gmail.com.
Church of God of Prophecy’s Children’s Day celebration June 14
Church of God of Prophecy will celebrate Children’s Day Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the church’s chapel at 15146 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia. The event will feature lunch and a water slide after the morning service. For information, call the church at (239) 283-2128.
Commission approves Burnt Store Road safety improvements
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a project authorization to add safety improvements to a stretch of Burnt Store Road from Delilah Drive north about five miles to Vincent Avenue. The improvements include: • Four-foot-wide paved shoulders on both sides of the road • New right and left turn lanes at Caloosa Parkway • Rumble stripes on the edge of pavement and center lines • Required guardrail, roadway signs and pavement markings The $3 million agreement is a new task work order to an existing contract with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC, which was the lowest competitive bid. Work is expected to begin in June and be complete in about ...
Matlacha Hookers announce first monthly winners in special Lucky Hook Up fundraiser
Winners in the Matlacha Hookers Lucky Hook Up fundraiser have been announced. Each of the winners in the drawing receives $100. Two winners will be selected each month (on the 1st and 15th) during 2026. Jan. 1 - Luigi R Jan. 15 - Holy F Feb. 1 - Donna H Feb. 15 - Renae B March 1 - Ana Maria B March 15 - Jasmine P April 1 - Trent B April 15 - Cindy B May 1 - Dave C May 15 - Austin M. The Hookers thank everyone for their continued support . The Matlacha Hookers is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit women’s organization. For more about the organization, visit Matlachahookers.org
June programs and classes set at Pine Island Public Library
Next month’s roster of activities at the Pine Island Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following programs are free to the public. Adult Programs Pine Island Summer Reading Kickoff Party 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6 The party is starting and you’re invited. You will have a roaring good time as we Unearth a Story at our summer reading kickoff. Join Way Too Tall Torrie for amazing balloon art. Insane Conez will be on-site for you to purchase sweet treats and library staff will be available to help you sign up for this year’s summer reading program. After you sign up, don’t forget to pick out your free book for children and teens, while supplies ...
Pine Island F.I.S.H.’s Basket Brigade Clothes for Kids drive continues
The 26th Annual Pine Island F.I.S.H. Basket Brigade Clothes for Kids drive is currently in progress, offering assistance to families in need to ensure the children of Greater Pine Island have new clothing for the start of the next school year. Last year, the drive successfully aided 154 ...
