

The Elks have a rich and commendable history of ing veterans, demonstrating their commitment to those who have served our country. This program aims to encourage local lodges to engage with their communities and develop meaningful initiatives that provide essential services and ...
In celebration of National Teacher Appre-ciation Week (May 5-9), Winn-Dixie gave back to Pine Island Elementary School by providing a special lunch for 40 teachers and staff . The appreciation lunch featured a thoughtful spread of chicken, sandwiches, fresh fruits and vegetables, tea ...
Pine Island The Pine Island Art Association has space for a few more students in its Wednesday Summer Art Class. Come the group for a relaxing start to the day at Pine Island United Methodist Church Wednesday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, May through September. The class fee is $125 for the entire session, along with a hip fee of $30. The Art Association has a rotation of teachers for the classes. Please Sharon at [email protected] if you are interested in ing.
A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In ...
With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Floridians to hit the water, officials are reminding boaters via an annual national campaign to take precautions. Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 17 to May 23, and Flotilla ...
Florida wildlife officers have killed three black bears in southwest Florida following a fatal attack on a man and a dog a day earlier, officials said Tuesday. DNA samples from the bears and the attack scene have been sent to a Gainesville lab for testing to determine if any of the animals ...
St. James City Civic Association has announced the following events and activities: Thursday, May 22 • Mahjongg, 1-4 p.m. This is a great place to learn to play mahjongg! Terry at 239-233-2766. Wednesday, May 28 • PI Learners Nature Group, 10-11:30 a.m. Fun activities ...
On Wednesday we got a release that of our newsroom — pet owners, all — have come to loathe: Kitten season is still in full swing. Here in Southwest Florida, kitten season is perpetually, it seems, in “full swing” with spring being particularly bad for “outdoor cats,” ...