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The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2021 7 Deadly Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi Uno May - 2026 We enjoyed Coq Au Vin, (Sorta) for dinner the other night with a good bottle of Red wine. The dish was actually boneless chicken thighs cooked in red wine, ...

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 the winners of the game. Winners for April 29: Judy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Southwest Florida’s stunning waterways and picturesque coastlines are central to our community’s charm and allure. Activities such as swimming, boating and relaxing by the water offer families, friends and neighbors opportunities to connect and enjoy the natural beauty year-round. As ...