Former Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District Fire Chief Bradley passes away By PAULETTE LeBLANC pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com On Thursday, May 15, former island Fire Chief David Bradley Sr.

Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The county’s holiday ...

To our valued community, we’re pleased to resume updates on the Little Pine Island Bridge construction. While updates may no ...

Introduced as the “Dolphin Whisperer,” Cathy Eagle was invited to share her many experiences as a charter tour captain with ...

On Wednesday we got a release that members of our newsroom — pet owners, all — have come to loathe: Kitten season is still in ...

Daniel Piper has taken over for his late grandfather, Ted Tidwell, not only in ownership of his company, 1st EnviroSafety Inc ...

Winn-Dixie gave back to Pine Island Elementary School by providing a special lunch for 40 teachers and staff members. The ...

With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Floridians to hit the water, officials ...

One wonderful program making a difference in Florida is the Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services. They provide in-home physical and occupational therapy to children who need it most. This caring ...

Islander Wilbur “Pop” Riepel turned 105 years old Monday, May 12. Of all the festivities, although Riepel said he had no birthday wish for anything in particular, seeing all the many visitors was his ...

The Elks have a rich and commendable history of supporting veterans, demonstrating their commitment to those who have served our country. This program aims to encourage local lodges to engage with ...

The Pine Island Travel Club will hold a happy hour meeting, Thursday, May 22, at 4:30 p.m., at Salty Girls Cafe, featuring light hors d’oeuvres and wine provided by Salty Girls!  Discover exciting ...