The Pine Island Travel Club has announced its lineup of 2026 meetings. The club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted, at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church on Pine Island.
The Pine Island Travel Club brings together travel lovers to learn about destinations, cruise lines and travel opportunities around the world. Each meeting features informative presentations, guest speakers and opportunities to connect with fellow travelers.
2026 meeting dates:
• March 26 – Featuring Viking Cruises
• April 16
• May 21 – Featuring Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises
• June 25
• July 23
• Aug. 27
• Sept. 24
• Oct. ...
The Pine Island Food Pantry’s three-week-long food drive with the help of the Pine Island Winn-Dixie is drawing to a close. The purpose of the food drive is to support local families in need this Easter holiday.
For the drive, Winn-Dixie customers can purchase $15 pre-filled bags full of non-perishable items needed by the pantry from now until March 20. The goal is to sell more than 400 bags to help stock the pantry and meet the needs of local families.
Customers can also contribute by donating cash or additional non-perishable items, such as canned vegetables and tuna, boxed pasta and mac and cheese, dried beans and instant potatoes.
To wrap up the drive, Winn-Dixie will ...
This Thursday, March 19, the Pine Island Garden Club, at its monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m. at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, will host Amanda Manique. She is the Osprey Program coordinator with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.
The SCCF has recently assumed a key role in osprey nest monitoring and will discuss the restoration and relationships between island grasses/habitats and the local bird populations.
Founded in 1975, the Pine Island Garden Club mission includes the protection and conservation of natural resources, encouraging island beauty and stimulating the study of the fine art of gardening. Its civic duties include the creation and maintenance of ...
The Matlacha Hookers have announced that the 2026 scholarship grants are now available, not only for college, but for the trade/technical schools, first responder career and/or continuing education.
In addition to continuing their tradition of awarding scholarships to deserving students, the Hookers have also announced two additional locally sponsored memorial scholarships. First, the Charles (Kim) Gerz memorial scholar specifically for the trades and the Mary Lou Sharpe Memorial Scholarship.
The required qualifications to apply for the scholarships include a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following: 1. Former student of Pine Island Elementary School. 2. A current ...
Blessed by beautiful Pine Island weather on Saturday, Feb. 28, the Pine Island Garden Club celebrated its 23rd Annual Garden Gala at the St. James City Civic Association Center. Hundreds of islanders and visitors relished the various festivities.
Over 60 vendors exhibited their art, crafts ...
According to Iron E Fabricators owner Joseph Folcarelli, what he does is his whole life. He said he originally found out about Pine Island when his daughter was an EMT here.
“I’ve been doing this since 1989,” Folcarelli said.
Working with his son, Joey, who he describes as a good ...
Jenn Erickson, affectionately known as Pine Island Jenn said, before she and her business partner, Roger Lolly, decided on the Mullethead Outfitters unit, he had something of an after school program in mind for the kids of Pine Island Elementary, but that was not to be and ideas of the store ...
With Florida’s subtropical climate supporting continuous pollen production, Southwest Florida residents battle allergy symptoms year around.
“Peak allergy season in Southwest Florida typically occurs year-round with several overlapping peaks,” said Dr. Elvin Mendez, Lee Physician Group, ...
For the second time in less than a year, Haitians living in the U.S. are facing possible deportation.
Advocacy groups say they should retain Temporary Protection Status as it is still too dangerous for them to return to Haiti.
Last July, when it appeared TPS would terminate in September, it ...
With the usual hot and hazy conditions of Southwest Florida on the horizon, the area’s largest water park is ready to welcome the community to its grounds for another season of aquatic adventure.
Sun Splash Family Waterpark is now open for the 2026 season, operating from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...
The St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities open to all:
Wednesday, March 18
• Yoga with Carole: 9-10 a.m. A gentle yoga class for all skill levels, with modifications available. Please bring your own mat.
• Little Learners Nature Group 10 ...
By School District of Lee County estimates, 3,400 students took part in walkouts last week in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
The walkouts took place at 13 of the district’s high schools — all but two — and at one middle school in south county.
School ...
