By By PAULETTE LeBLANC / pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com
Drug Free Lee to offer spring break presentations
With schools around Lee County going on Spring Break next week, Drug Free Lee will host a series of online presentations to help parents relay important messages to their children. Drug Free Lee’s programming coincides with National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, where on March 17-20, daily Zoom presentations start at 2 p.m. each day and highlight different areas of focus. “With Spring Break and summer coming up, kids are going to have more time on their hands,” said Drug Free Lee Executive Director Deborah Comella. “It’s just a great time for parents to talk to them. This way, we can give the parents a little bit of a head start on what to watch for.” Coemlla said ...
Bobby Holloway Jr. Fishing Tournament April 5
Donalds co-leads legislation to cement the Department Of Government Efficiency into law
Island Flair grand opening Thursday
The grand opening of Island Flair, one of Matlacha’s newest businesses, will be held Thursday, March 20, from 4-7 p.m. The shop is located at 46300 Pine Island Road in Matlacha. Island Flair features local artists, designers and crafters. It offers an eclectic array of paintings; prints; handmade jewelry, including sterling silver; cottage kitchen creations; crafts by children artists; natural skincare products; local honey; unique finds; gifts; clothing; classes; and more. The grand opening event will feature a ribbon-cutting, hor d’oeuvres and drinks, give-aways, meet-and-greet with artists and shopping. For more information, please call Jennifer at 239-443-0244 or email ...
Captain’s Pie Shoppe — run with pride and gratitude from Sweet Floret Cakery
Rachael Wilson, daughter of Capt’n Cons Restaurant owner Luretta Wilson, said she has the same tenacity and determination as her mother, who she has learned from and worked with since she was a kid. “When my mom lost the restaurant after Hurricane Helene, I convinced her that we could ...
Those who have Civil War ancestors find camaraderie within the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Many Americans are proud of their ancestry, most being able to trace family trees back to a certain country, a certain event, or an important figure. However, those who are a part of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War’s Florida Department have something extra of which to be proud. ...
Weekly FDOT update on Little Pine Island Bridge project
MATLACHA – To our valued community, we are pleased to share weekly updates on the ongoing construction of the Pine Island Bridge and the steps being taken to accelerate the project. We are committed to delivering this critical infrastructure as quickly as possible while ensuring quality and ...
