June is the Museum of the Islands Membership Drive Month. This all-volunteer museum, established 36 years ago, is a cultural treasure preserving island history, such as the Calusa Tribe dating back several thousand years and also the area’s important and interesting fishing industry. By investing in a museum membership, islanders can insure that the rich history of Pine Island and surrounding islands can be preserved and enjoyed for generations to come. Family memberships are $25, this gives members and their families unlimited visits for 12 months, There are also individual memberships for $20 and lifetime memberships for $100. Memberships can be obtained in person at the ...
Thinking of making Pine Island your new forever home? This is a place of rare charm indeed. Perhaps you have, as many do, fallen in love with the paradise-like qualities of this island. If so, congratulations, and also, you should know the Beacon of HOPE is itself considered a very useful ...
This year marked a significant milestone in enhancing community safety as the Greater Pine Island Elks took an important step forward by purchasing an Aqua Eye Pro. This state-of-the-art handheld sonar device has been specifically designed for first responders and water rescue teams, enabling ...
Whether you are a snowbird or simply day-tripping through Pine Island, a great deal of both artistry and artisans can be found at the Pine Island Potter’s Guild and also Koucky Studios. In season, the studio has monthly shows and sales of the crafts created by the guild and other ...
A massive rescue operation involving dozens of local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations, led to the rescue of 21 young people who were considered missing and endangered in Lee County, Collier County, and Hendry County. The three-day operation, led by the National Child ...
Sanibel's Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is treating a bobcat kitten rescued by a firefighter in a brush fire in Charlotte County. Bayshore volunteer firefighter Julian Roman-Kulwicki was working the brush fire when he came across the kitten meowing and crawling out of a pile of ...
Lee County reminds homeowners and landscapers to stop the use of fertilizers beginning June 1 through Sept. 30. During the rainy season, fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied to turf and/or landscape plants in unincorporated Lee County. The Lee Board of County ...
Bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, 10360 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. Anyone wishing to play is welcome and does not need a partner. It costs $3 to play, some of which goes back to the winners of the game. Winners for May 27: Mary ...
Appropriately coinciding with the official start of hurricane season Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to push his “Save Our Homes” plan to slash property taxes. “Today in Tampa, I outlined the Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes plan that will ...