The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast may perform a prescribed fire this Saturday, July 6, at the Pine Island Preserve at Matlacha Pass 7746 Stringfellow Road, across from Flamingo Bay, in St.

Franks Bobcat Service will sponsor the third annual fundraiser for Pine Island Elementary this Independence Day at the Moose ...

According to Beacon of Hope board members Elsie Stearns and Joanne Lembo, the organization continues to disperse funds ...

Snook are scattered throughout the inshore waters and the beaches over the summer months. Season is closed but they still ...

American Legion Post 136 will be the host for the parade and fireworks on the Fourth of July. Staging for the parade is at 9 ...

(Editor’s note: In the coming weeks, the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District Community Emergency Response Team will be providing a series on disaster preparedness for islanders.) Welcome to ...

Southwest Florida is known for its beautiful coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. Many people live here to enjoy the water and the weather, which is ideal for most of the year to enjoy a nice swim, ...

I came , I saw , I conquered! Veni Vidi Vici. These are words that were uttered by Julius Caesar, announcing his decisive and complete defeat of his many foes. These words are fitting today as I end ...

Southwest Florida’s mangrove forests are a vibrant refuge for creatures of all shapes and sizes. Mangrove root systems provide sanctuary for species like fish and shellfish. Mangrove canopies serve as ...

The Beacon of Hope has scheduled the following activities for the month of July. – Samaritan Health and Wellness, a primary care clinic, is now open at the Beacon every other Wednesday from 8 a.m. to ...

This Independence Day, the Matlacha Civic Association will host a community July 4th Potluck Picnic in the Matlacha Park from 5-9 p.m. There will be a cornhole tournament, casting contest, awards for ...

In somewhat of a departure from our usual fare, we had a wonderful dinner the other night, consisting predominately of farm ...