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Community invited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with American Legion

Once again, American Legion Post 136 will be the proud sponsors of both the parade and the fireworks. As we will be celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday, Post 136 would like to pull all the stops making this a fun and exciting party and invite the Pine Island community to spend the day and evening at the American Legion. The Post would like to include local businesses and the community to help with the celebration. Anyone wanting to decorate a float, vehicle, their person or bicycle, please let the Legion know by calling Ken Markle at (301) 707-7917 or Angee Romeo at (239) 471-9771 or the Post at (239) 283-4434. There is no charge to enter and the more entries, the better. ...

Church of God of Prophecy Evangelist Week Revival this week

The Church of God Prophecy’s Evangelist Week Revival will be held Saturday, June 27, an 6 p.m.; and Sunday, June 28, at 11 a.m. The church is at 15146 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia. Call (239) 283-2128 for more information.

Collard completes Mexico-to-Canada charity bicycle ride

After 37 days, countless challenges and more than 2,000 miles ridden through deserts, mountains, snow, rain, mud and extreme heat, Pine Island resident Dan Collard has completed his charity bicycle ride from Mexico to Canada in support of Retrieving Freedom, Inc. Collared began his journey on ...

Pine Island Travel Club welcomes author Correia for travel safety presentation

The Pine Island Travel Club is pleased to welcome local author Joanne Correia for a special presentation on travel and personal safety on Thursday, June 25, from 6 p.m., at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, located at 10360 Stringfellow Road in St. James City. Correia will discuss her new book, “The US is Dangerous,” and share practical tips and strategies designed to help individuals stay aware, prepared and safe both at home and while traveling. The presentation will cover situational awareness, common scams, personal safety practices and ways travelers can reduce risks while exploring new destinations. “As travel continues to be an important part of many people’s lives, ...

SWFL News

‘Progress ‘26’ hits the streets

For the first time in more than a decade, The Breeze is bringing back a special publication geared towards highlighting what’s to come in one of the fastest-growing cities and regions in America.  “Progress ’26,” which shines an economic development spotlight around Southwest Florida, ...

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Candidate lists finalized for state, local seats

The Primary Election ballots have shaped up with qualifying ending at noon last Friday. On the Aug. 18 ballot are three of four Cape Coral City Council seats to be decided this election cycle. The seats held by Cape Coral council members William Steinke, District 1; Jennifer Nelson-Lastra, ...

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SJCCA Schedule

The St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities open to all: Wednesday, June 24 • 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, June 25 • Ping Pong: 9-11 a.m. • ...

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Eagle Editorial: Tax shifting is not tax reform

Appropriately coinciding with the official start of hurricane season Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to push his “Save Our Homes” plan to slash property taxes. “Today in Tampa, I outlined the Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes plan that will ...

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