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Chamber’s sixth annual auction to feature mermaid art pieces

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 ...

Island crews respond to fire at two-story home

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 ...

Celebrating Pine Islanders: Ryan Eaton

Ryan Eaton said the most important thing to know about him is that he is a full-time firefighter who, like most islanders, is always ready and willing to help someone in need. He has been a fire captain for 4 years and a firefighter for 20 years, but he first came to live on Pine Island in May ...

Volunteers sought to help maintain Bokeelia preserve

The Calusa Land Trust will open its season with a monthly work-fun party beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Wigert-Barron Preserve in Bokeelia. The focus will be on continued invasive plant stewardship and trail maintenance. The community is invited to participate. Cold beverages and a ...