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Application deadline for Legion Post 136 scholarships May 16

As in the past, American Legion Post 136 will be offering scholarships to students graduating from high school and attending college or university, accredited programs such as nursing school, technical or trade school an opportunity to continuing education. Scholarship applications are ...

Matlacha Park, boat ramp parking to close May 11-13

Matlacha Park and the boat ramp parking lot, 4577 Pine Island Road, N.W. in Matlacha, will close temporarily Monday, May 11, through Wednesday, May 13, for resurfacing work. During this time, there will be no access to the parking lot or boat ramp. The closure is necessary to allow crews to ...

Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.54 per gallon Wednesday, a price 52% higher than before the war with Iran began, according to AAA data. The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is ...

Pick up your Eagle at a number of island locations

Free home delivery of the Pine Island Eagle is no longer available, as of this issue (5-6-26), but the free weekly newspaper is available at more than 60 single copy locations on Matlacha and Pine Island. Some of those locations include the Perfect Cup and Blue Dog in Matlacha; Publix, Pine ...