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New Sign Language Class for individuals on the Autism Spectrum offered by DHHC

The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC) is proud to introduce a specialty American Sign Language (ASL) course designed specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum who are nonverbal, and their family members. The 12-week course begins Tuesday, May 20, and will meet ...

Parking plans for Blue Dog addressed at GPICA meeting

The Greater Pine Island Civic Association general meeting was held Tuesday, May 6, at the First Baptist Church of Pine Island. Greg Stuart of Stuart and Associates Planning and Design Services was asked to speak on behalf of the Blue Dog about the restaurant’s request for deviations to parking zoning rules that would allow it to continue to offer outdoor seating. Members will have an opportunity to vote on the proposed changes. Stuart began his presentation by telling members he’s been a resident of Matlacha for 29 years and has been involved with the Greater Pine Island Plan since 1992. “I’m here representing John Lynch, one of the co-owners and co-founders of the Blue ...

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Dog Wash fundraiser set for May 17

The veterinary assisting students from Cape Coral Technical College will hold a fundraising dog wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17 on the school’s campus. Cape Coral Technical College is at 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. N just north of the intersection of Pine Island Road. Follow sign on campus ...

Local Columns

Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2023 Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2023 Ferrari-Carano Sonoma Fume Blanc Uno May - 2025 In 2020 I published a list of the Top Wines that I had tasted during that year which I had scored a 90 or above. I am re-tasting several of the current ...

Editorials

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Parks protection bill a ray of light

It’s not often we get a press release from both a state rep and an environmental group applauding the same piece of legislation. But this week, we received releases from the office of Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman and the Sierra Club, each praising the unanimous passage in the House of HB 209 ...

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