On Sept. 25, Pine Island FISH and Pine Island Pest Control delivered a donation of school supplies to the Pine Island Elementary (PIE) School. Also included were two checks — one from each donor — so the school could buy urgently needed supplies, such as copy toner.
VFW Post 4353 in St. James City announced it would like to take on the clean up and maintenance of the flags on Pine Island Road, entering the island. It is asking for donations to purchase new flags and stands, and it will create a replacement fund for future flag purchases. The VFW plans to ...
The First Baptist Church of Pine Island is set to kick off its Wednesday Night Youth Group. From 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. beginning Oct. 7, the Teamkid program is open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade and the J.A.M. Youth Group is open to middle and high school ...
The Calusa Waterkeeper released the Fecal Indicator Bacteria (FIB) results from its sampling efforts on Sept. 15. Trained volunteers conduct sampling at up to 32 sites in Southwest Florida each month and it publishes the results to keep the public informed on potential risks. The Calusa ...
The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce’s (GPICC) 6th Adopt a Mermaid Fundraiser will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 under the outdoor tiki hut at the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant. According to GPICC Board Member Cynthia Welch, 21 local businesses each sponsored a blank template of a ...
At around 9:13 a.m. Sept. 30, the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District responded to a reported residential structure fire with explosions heard off of Royal Palm Drive in St. James City. Upon arrival, the crews found light smoke showing from the two-story structure. District officials ...
