Last Tuesday, May 26, Pine Island Elementary hosted Step Up Day, giving students an exciting opportunity to visit the grade level above them and learn about the expectations for the upcoming school year. Students met their “new teachers,” who shared helpful information about what they can ...
The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce and Centennial Bank are delighted to present the 2026 MangoMania Youth Drawing Exhibit. These impressive works of art were created by students of Pine Island Elementary who were invited to submit a drawing that represents their idea of what “Mango ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Beacon of HOPE Center of Excellence has announced its June schedule “for exciting community programs designed to inspire, support, and connect our island community! “ Paint classes: • June 3 - Ashley Johnson, 1-2 p.m. • June 10 - Karen canvas with elite Care, 1-2 p.m. • ...
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 ...