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Thank you

To the editor: Pine Island FISH would like to thank St. John’s Episcopal Church, especially Father Bill Gilmore, the Grant Committee, Doug Kruger, Senior Warden for awarding us a large grant on Sunday.  Sonny Koutsoutis, volunteer member and Jim Wentz, President of PI Fish. accepted the ...

Support local farmers

To the editor: Agriculture is a vital sector in Lee County, significantly contributing to the substantial portion  of Lee County’s workforce and has a multifaceted impact on the community, extending food security and the retention of the  county’s  rural identity. This sector ...

On the Water: October on the water

October is a refreshing month around Pine Island and southwest Florida. After a long, hot summer, we get relief with cooler days, a noticeable drop in humidity, and fewerthunderstorms. This combination sets off good fishing opportunities as they are hungry, active, and on the move. Fall ...

SJCCA Update

St. James City Civic Association Upcoming Activities Wednesday, Oct. 1 • Little Learners Nature Group: 10 a.m. - noon. Open to all children - weekly meetup to learn and play in nature Thursday, Oct. 2 • Mahjongg: 1 - 4 pm This is a great place to learn to play Mahjongg! Contact ...

Bridge Beat

Bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, 10360 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. Anyone wishing to play is welcome and does not need a partner. It costs $3 to play, some of which goes back to winners of the game. Come join us. Sharpen your ...

Hateful names lead to hate-filled acts

To the editor: According to investigators, Tyler Robin-son engraved on his bullets the words “Hey Fascist! Catch!” As I read the many times Democratic leaders have called Trump a fascist I look at what calling a person a hateful name can do. Murdering a gifted father like Charlie Kirk ...