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Forecast: ‘Above average’ hurricane season predicted

With the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season having made its mark as the third-costliest on record featuring multiple Category 5 hurricanes, top forecasters are predicting yet another active season.  Researchers at Colorado State Univer-sity, one of the leading entities in hurricane season ...

GPIWA issues notice of water rate increase on the islands

Due to the unprecedented inflation over the last five years caused by COVID-19 lockdowns, supply chain disturbances and insurance increases due to Hurricanes Ian, Helen, and Milton, the Greater Pine Island Water Association board of directors, after reviewing the 2024 GPIWA rate study, voted to ...

Flags at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that flags will fly at half-staff to mark the passing of Pope Francis who died Monday at the age of 88. "Pursuant to the President’s order and as a mark of respect, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at ...

DeSantis signs Gulf of America legislation

President Donald Trump's executive order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is now state law in Florida. This past week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two pieces of legislation related to the name change, including one which will require state agencies to ...

Pine Island Travel Club to hold its first meeting May 22

Join us for the first Pine Island Travel Club happy hour meeting, Thursday, May 22, at 4:30 p.m., at Salty Girls Cafe, featuring light hors d’oeuvres and wine provided by Salty Girls!  Discover exciting destinations, share your travel experiences and connect with fellow travel ...