Join the Friends of the Pine Island Library Tuesday, March 24, to enjoy a narrated cruise through Pine Island Sound with local historian Robert Ballard. The Friends will meet at Tarpon Lodge at 12:45 p.m. to promptly board a 45-foot enclosed catamaran operated by Captiva Cruises at 1 p.m.
Participants can enjoy the sights of the beautiful Pine Island Sound, the sounds of the many birds who call the island waterways home, and the stories Ballard shares, until returning to the Tarpon Lodge at 2:30 p.m.
The $50 per person fee pays for the boat and helps fund programs and activities for all Pine Islanders at the Pine Island Library. Seating is limited. Feel free to bring your own ...
Lee County Parks & Recreation reminds swimmers that community pools temporarily will be closed Friday, Feb. 6, for annual staff training.
The locations that temporarily will be closed are:
• San Carlos Community Pool, 8208 Sanibel Blvd., Fort Myers
• Lehigh Acres Community Pool, 1400 W. Fifth St., Lehigh Acres
• Pine Island Community Pool, 5675 Sesame Drive, Pine Island
• North Fort Myers Community Pool, 5170 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers
Signs have been posted at the sites to inform pool patrons of the one-day closing.
Lee County lifeguards are tested annually for their performance skills and abilities. This ensures guards meet Lee County’s safety ...
Join us for the Greater Pine Island Elks #2781 9th Annual “Snowbird Zero K Marathon” on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kickstands Pub & Grub on Pine Island. This unique event features a 100-yard fun walk that encourages participants to enjoy a lighthearted experience. You can choose to walk, ...
The FRIENDS of the Pine Island Library are hosting a book sale on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church. Beginning at 8 a.m., members of the FRIENDS organization can get the first look at books, cookies, and baskets. If you aren’t a member, join us at 8 with your $10 dues so you ...
The Matlacha Hookers will once again bring island spirit to Pine Island with the 14th Annual Island Luau, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22, from 1-5 p.m., at the St. James City Civic Center. The popular 21-and-over fundraiser benefits Beacon of Hope Senior Programs and is one of the island’s most anticipated annual events.
The Island Luau combines tropical entertainment with a strong local mission. Attendees will enjoy island music and dancing, an island buffet by Ginger Bistro, tropical beverages, boutique shopping, raffles, silent auctions and a lively costume contest featuring categories such as Best Female, Best Male, Best Couple, and Most Creative.
Live deejay entertainment will ...
A two-year pilot program to help prevent property fraud concluded last year with recommendations from the Lee County Clerk’s Office forwarded to state leaders for consideration this Legislation Session.
Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes said he worked with State Rep. Will ...
The School District of Lee County says it has filled its April 2025 baseline of 575 identified instructional vacancies.
“I am so proud of the work of all the groups. It truly is a new day in the School District of Lee County. It really stabilizes the instructional workforce,” Chief of ...
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers is partnering with Suffolk and Tobler Construction, to host a construction-industry hiring event on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., giving local job seekers the opportunity to meet employers in-person.
The job fair is designed for ...
St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities open to all:
Wednesday, Feb 4
• Yoga with Carole – 9 – 10 a.m. A gentle yoga class for all skill levels, with modifications available. Please bring your own mat.
• Open Mic: 12:45 – 3:45 p.m. Open mic for ...
For those of us old enough to remember the ‘60s, the times they aren’t a-changin.’
The current administration’s decision to wage a boots-on-the-ground “police action” is not the first time an administration, citing preservation and protection of country ideals, has been willing to ...
