The Matlacha Hookers will once again bring island spirit to Pine Island with the 14th Annual Island Luau, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22, from 1–5 p.m., at the St. James City Civic Center. The popular 21-and-over fundraiser benefits Beacon of Hope Senior Programs and is one of the island’s most anticipated annual events. The Island Luau combines tropical entertainment with a strong local mission. Attendees will enjoy island music and dancing, an island buffet by Ginger Bistro, tropical beverages, boutique shopping, raffles, silent auctions and a lively costume contest featuring categories such as Best Female, Best Male, Best Couple, and Most Creative. Tickets are $45 online ...
Bobbie Jo Gordon, Lucas Gordon and Karen Fedyszyn opened Island Time Vibez on Dec. 18. The 21 and older store is a smoke shop, Fedyszyn said, however, she said, they carry a very diverse supply of products, including adult toys and even CBD products for pets. In addition, they carry Incense, ...
The School District of Lee County recently announced that 47 student musicians have been selected to participate in the Florida Music Educators Association All-State performing groups, earning recognition among the finest young musicians in Florida. Each year, FMEA holds statewide auditions to ...
Southwest Floridians can rev their engines and prepare for a rip-roaring good time, as a major special event returns to the South Cape this weekend for the first time in 2026. Cape Coral Bike Night, which will continue its updated layout, but this time with additional motorcycle parking, ...
Cases continue to climb in a "very serious" measles outbreak in Collier County. Since the semester began the second week of January, more than 50 cases of the highly-contagious virus have been reported on the campus of Ave Maria University. According to the university, as of Feb. 11 at 9 ...
Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes has launched a new website detailing how county tax dollars are being managed and spent. The site is intended to promote transparency in government spending. The interactive site, called the Sand Dollar Snapshot, allows users to view live, ...
With the exception of a few foggy mornings and a stiff breeze on Sunday, boating conditions were about perfect for the week. Calm Gulf waters allowed boats to run west to the grouper grounds and smaller vessels to get on good action within sight of land. Boat limits of red ...
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 ...