Matlacha News

Today was a super nice day. Had an easy morning, followed by a fun boat ride with Frank and his friend Jeff, to a restaurant.

On Friday, December 11, Bert's Pine Bay Gallery will host award-winning Author Robert N. Macomber will host his annual Christmas Lamplight Book Signing Friday, Dec.

What is it? Piratical creativity, including a bright red S.S. Minnow and a spooky collection of illuminated pirate heads.

Five years after Hurricane Charley wrecked Lee County's million-dollar clam industry, the tasty farm-raised mollusks are back.

Bokeelia resident, Jim Griffiths recently launched an online store, "The Bokeelia Trading Company," where shoppers will find a wealth of items that will provide the gift recipient with a real feel for the island.

The blues is big in Pine Island. So big, in fact, the island's annual blues festival jumps the Matlacha Bridge on Saturday for northwest Cape Coral.

Forget the snarky nickname , the jeering dismissals - even the so-called common knowledge .

When: Saturday, Nov. 21 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Why: To raise funds for PIE music program and other island charities For the tenth consecutive year, the members of the Matlacha Mariners are presenting the Southwest Florida Blues Festival attracting music enthusiasts from far and wide.

The Bokeelia Trading Company announced the opening of their online retail business Thursday at: www.bokeeliatradingcompany.com . The Company specializes in wearable art on T-shirts. Company owner Jim Griffiths said, "Our company has officially completed our Web site and is open for online and retail business.

All his life, Robert Macomber has lived on islands or very close to the water. First, it was on San Carlos, then Cape Coral, Alva, Matlacha, Pine Island, Estero Island.

LCEC is reporting that a sailboat caused today's power outage on all of Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island.

MATLACHA: An early morning fire sparked at a Matlacha landmark Wednesday. Firefighters said it started in a tiki hut at Michaela's Snook Inn at 4445 Pine Island Road around 1 a.m. The fire spread to the inside of the building as well.

When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Matlacha Community Park Who: Sponsored by the Matlacha Civic Association and participating restaurants Why: To raise funds for the Pine Island Food Pantry From seafood to fillet mignon, the restaurants of Matlacha have something to tempt any pallet and are prepared to prove it this weekend.

Guest opinion: The North Spreader Ecosytem Management Agreement - It's a win for the environment of Southwest Florida The issues of our community typically do not begin or end at a city or county border, and that is certainly the case when it comes to protecting the environment.

Ann Harrison-May grabs a paintbrush, dabs it into a tray of colors and lifts the brush to the paper taped on a drafting table.

After spending months cleaning, remodeling and developing an extensive menu, last week Miceli's Italian Restaurant celebrated its grand opening.

With the winter season nearing, Pine Island art galleries are gearing up for the first in a series of Creative Coast Weekends.

As more than 800,000 acres of Southwest Florida waterways became critical habitat for the endangered smalltooth sawfish this week, marine contractors are waiting to see how the designation will affect their business.

How this beautiful, multi-faceted hibiscus construction came together is an architectural matter involving Mary Widmer's use of a Dremel, a mini jigsaw, wood putty, acrylic stain and poly sealer .

Comcast cable television provider will add the following channels to its lineup as part of repositioning that will take place beginning Thursday: 5Star Max , Outer Max , Showtime Beyond and WMax will be added as premium channels ESPNU HD will be added to the Digital Classic HD & Digital Sports packages.