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Sidewalk repairs along Stringfellow to continue until February

Sidewalk repairs along Stringfellow Road on Pine Island are continuing. The Lee County Department of Transportation reports this project involves the removal and replacement of sidewalk panels along Stringfellow Road where cracking and concrete deterioration has occurred. For the duration of this project, work will take place Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., pending weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be intermittent lane closures and sidewalk detours as a part of this project. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution and follow posted signage while traveling through the work zone. Lee DOT officials indicated that the ...

August programs 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 DIY Sand Art & Rock Painting 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1 Create coastal sand art that’s perfect for decorating your ...

Luehrman receives degree from Quinnipiac University

HAMDEN, Conn. – The following student received a degree from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May: Alexandra Luehrman of St. James City, juris doctor. Quinnipiac, a private, coeducational institution, enrolls 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. For additional information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and Instagram and follow Quinnipiac on X @QuinnipiacU.

SWFL News

ARC hosts annual Casino Night fundraiser

It was a night where the real big winners were our four-legged friends. Animal lovers donned their evening best for one of the most glamorous nights of the year in Southwest Florida as the Animal Refuge Center hosted its 14th annual Casino Royale 007 fundraiser on Saturday at the Hyatt ...

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American Legion District 13 accepting donations for July Teddy Bear Run

American Legion District 13, which serves veterans and their families across Southwest Florida, covering Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties, is collecting teddy bears for the Christmas in July Teddy Bear Run to benefit the children at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The run ...

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Bridge Beat

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 on July 15:  ...

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Eagle Editorial: Tax shifting is not tax reform

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 ...

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