Matlacha News

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.

An environmental agreement is pushing ahead that could force Cape Coral to expand central sewers.

Widening Pine Island Road between Chiquita and Burnt Store will move along faster than originally planned, much to the delight of local leaders.

Beachgoers don't flock to the shores of Lee County for toilet bowls and tires. But that's what they're leaving behind, and that's what about 11,000 volunteers were looking for as they scoured the area's coastlines as part of an international cleanup effort sponsored locally by Keep Lee County Beautiful.

If you're looking for a chance to help out this weekend, volunteers are needed Saturday for the Coastal Cleanup effort from 9 a.m. to noon at several of Lee County's area beaches and parks.

The Florida Elections Commission has found probable cause a Pine Island man violated election finance laws when his political action committee supported a fire district candidate in 2006.

11, 2001, and to salute those who showed courage and dedication in the rescue efforts.

Boaters who want easy access to Cape Coral's northwest canals may have to pay for sewer pipes for the privilege.

Representatives of the Florida Superior Small Lodging Association recently announced 22 Lee County hoteliers have successfully qualified for the distinguished SSL designation.