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Guest Commentary: Creating role models and mentors

The year 2020 was a monumental time in America and across the world as communities near and far struggled to find a new normal during a global pandemic that turned our day-to-day lives upside down. At the time, I was in seventh grade, and I never would have guessed that an idea to help local ...

Norm’s Tasting Notes: Uno October, 2024

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2018 B-Side North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Uno October - 2024 Saturday College football and slabs of beef on a hot grill, whether at the tailgate party, or the backyard patio, may be one of my favorite American ...

Guest Column: Will my roof withstand Hurricane Milton?

Regardless of where Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida’s west coast, the storm will bring dangerous winds, torrential downpours and storm surge to Southwest Florida, along with the threat of tornadoes. Residents and property owners are all wondering if their roofs will withstand ...

SJCCA Schedule

St. James City Civic Association has announced the following upcoming events and activities for the month of October: Thursday, Oct. 3 - Ping Pong, 9-11 a.m. This is a fun way to meet the neighbors and play ping pong. - Mahjongg, 1-4 p.m. This is a great place to learn to play ...

Cat of the Week: Huntington

Kittens, kittens everywhere ... Although we have many kittens in all different colors and sizes, we decided to feature Hunting-ton this week. He has been passed over for weeks, along with several other black kittens. No one ever wants the black kitties. We realize many people aren't in a ...

Dolphin Tales: Sea turtle season winding down

While boating the waters of Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor, I am still seeing a number of sea turtles popping up to breathe. When they are active, sea turtles surface to breathe every few minutes. When they are resting, they can remain underwater for as long as 2 hours without ...

Please vote Trump

To the editor: There have been some bad presidents in U.S. history but the Biden/Harris Democrat party duo takes the cake. This new Democratic Party is not the party of JFK and does not give a damn about hard-working Pine Island Americans or any other Americans for that matter. This ...

No mas Senator Scott

To the editor: Vote for Mucarsel-Powell. A 53 years young legal immigrant. She came to this country the right way; legally. She’s an experienced Florida legislator, clear in her message that she is pro-middle class workers and families, pro-choice, pro-gun safety laws, pro-sustainable ...