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Burrowing Owl Photo Contest | Give it your best shot
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (174+ words) The non-profit organization committed to protecting the city's wildlife is looking for the best the public has to offer when it comes to pictures of the city's official bird. "Mornings are usually the best time for owl viewing, because they…...
SJCCA Update
1+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) The St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities open to all: " 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 Zumba: 11: 30 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m. Join this fun dance class…...
LARC's 8th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Tournament set for May 1
2+ week, 6+ day ago (469+ words) The Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens, a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will hold the eighth annual "Aiming for Ability" Clay Shooting Tournament on Friday, May 1." The event is presented by Grampy's Charities. The…...
League of Women Voters" to host presentation on Overdevelopment in SWFL: Sacrificing Wildlife and Erasing Agriculture
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) The topic for the next League of Women Voters "Educational Events" presentation Saturday, April 4, is Overdevelopment in SWFL: " The guest speakers are Amber Crooks, senior environmental policy advisor for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida; Katrina Shadix, executive director of Bear…...
Eagle cam's female star, F23, presumed deceased
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (454+ words) Fans of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam's worst fears have been realized in regards to its internationally famous pair. The cam announced Wednesday that female eagle F23 is presumed dead after disappearing from the nest on the Pritchett property on Bayshore…...
Ballard to discuss CLT's newest preserve at Pine Island Garden Club meeting Thursday
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) This Thursday, Jan. 15, the Pine Island Garden Club, at its monthly meeting beginning at 9 a. m. at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, will host Robert Ballard, who will provide a history and the restoration plans of the Calusa Land Trust's newest…...
Hall's "Broken Country' first discussion in Library Winter Book Club series
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (110+ words) The Pine Island Library's Winter Book Club series will be held in January, February and March. Each discussion will be moderated by Branch Manager'Jackie Mc Guire, who will guide conversation, answer questions and encourage readers to share their insights. " Jan....
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam hatch watch continues for second egg
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (355+ words) North Fort Myers" most famous pair are nurturing the first of what hopefully will be a brood of two. The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam stars welcomed eaglet E26 Thursday at 7: 25 p. m. It was half in and half out of its shell, furiously…...