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Guest commentary: Save lives when you move with MADD

As one of Southwest Florida’s longest-practicing personal injury law firms, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith knows all about the dangers of drunk driving and, as community leaders, we are working to do our part to save lives. SUPPORTING THE CAUSE For the ninth ...

Make the American Dream affordable again

To the editor: As a Lee county resident,  I see first hand how the rising costs of housing has impacted the housing sector. Walmart workers receive a starting salary of $15 to $18 with little purchasing power — $600 per week with 10% for federal taxes, 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45 ...

Kittens of the Week

Every Saturday is “Kitten Saturday” at Helping Paws. We try to keep the little ones out of the shelter, because their young immune systems can’t handle the big cat germs. Our solution is to bring them in every Saturday for a few hours for you to meet. Here are a few of our newest ...

On the Water: May is one of the best months for fishing

May is a month that ranks high for anglers fishing in the waters around Pine Island. It could be our best time of the year for chasing big fish. Tarpon season is at its peak. If you want to hook into a big tarpon, this is the time to do it. Large schools gather off the beaches, and ...

SJCCA Update

The St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities open to all: Wednesday, May 6 • Pine Island Coastal Learners: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open to all children, a weekly meetup to learn and play in nature. Thursday, May 7 • Ping Pong: 9 a.m. Come and play every ...