Celebrating Pine Islanders: Claude Memoli
By PAULETTE LeBLANC pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com
Claude Memoli said he would describe himself as a husband, father and an island business owner, but he’s also a musician who enjoys racing and roller pigeons. He said he moved from Cape Coral to Pine Island 35 years ago, when he began his business, Uni-scape Landscape and Design.
“I needed to find a bigger area — more room to create,” Memoli said.
Like many Pine Islanders, Memoli admits that he fell in love with the area as soon as he got here, as he and Debbie, his wife, bought the first house their Realtor showed them and they’ve been here ever since.
“Once I came onto the island, it just had such a nice feel to it that I fell in love with it,” Memoli said.
After Hurricane Ian, he said, it impressed him how the islanders pulled together, describing it as something truly
special to see. Recalling the terrible storm, he said he and his wife and in fact, their whole neighborhood, found themselves in St. James City.
“Everyone got flooded on Pine Island. I remember there were no fire trucks on the island and we needed to get people off of the island. I was able to donate my box trucks that were here to the Fire Department, so they could dis-
See CLAUDE MEMOLI, page 14
A new look
Matlacha tiny houses get makeover by local artist
By PAULETTE LeBLANC pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com
When Matlacha Tiny Village owners Taylor and Bri Johnson asked local artist Ashley Johnson to paint the houses in the tiny village on Pine Island Road in Matlacha, she was overwhelmed with excitement to do the job. Johnson said the job took her a couple of days per door, or a week in all to complete.
“It is extremely humbling and inspiring,” Johnson said.
When asked about her work, Johnson said while growing up, artistic expression was always a creative outlet for her. Although she admits the drawing medium is not one of her gifts, she said she always liked to doodle and was often found drawing on the walls or somewhere she should not be drawing.
Shortly after taking a job at Tarpon Lodge, Johnson said she began “playing around” on canvases. Now, she adores helping plan events at the Tarpon Lodge, coordinating weddings many special events and looks forward to upcoming personal art events, such as painting murals.
See TINY HOUSES, page 14
Bokeelia rum ambassador helps select new release for Privateer Rum
By PAULETTE LeBLANC pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com
Amy Snowden and her husband, Terri, moved to Pine Island from Atlanta in 2021. She explained that they’d always wanted to have a tiki bar, but lacked the space for one in Atlanta so, naturally, the tiki bar became a main point of focus for them once they moved here.
In a tiki bar, you drink tiki-drinks, she said with a chuckle, going on to explain that although neither of them had been much into rum, with their new found space they are able to enjoy a different style of relaxation.
“I found this Florida Rum Society and it’s been around since 2019,” Snowden said.
Sign-up for this society is free, she said, as there are no membership fees and she found that they have a large social media following, which she found to be a good place to learn about different kinds of rum, she said.
“I didn’t know that there were so many different kinds of rum from all over and they all taste different. The sugarcane, the aging process, the barrels they use and the climate all play a part in this, ” Snowden said.
The many recipes for different drinks all call for different rums and various ingredients, she said, making them taste completely different. While she was learning about all the various kinds of rum was when the opportunity arose to be a part of the ambassador group. There are 50 ambassadors, Snowden explained.
“Every ambassador pays an annual fee to have exclusive perks, like tastings and tickets to events like the Miami Rum Congress,” Snowden said.
Although she is thoroughly enjoying it, since having retired as recently as this past July, she said there has not, until now, been much of a chance for her to spend time researching development of the many styles, flavors and brands of this new world of rum, in which she finds
See RUM AMBASSADOR, page 12
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Claude Memoli with one of his UniScape Landscape and Design trucks.
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The brightly-colored tiny houses in Matlacha.
M/PIFCD to hold Open House Saturday
Department also offering pumpkin patch
The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District will host an Open House this Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Station 1, located at 5700 Pine Island Road.
The event is free and open to the public.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the firefighters and see the equipment they use to protect the community. There will also be fire safety demonstra-
tions, games and activities for children of all ages.
The fire department will also be hosting another pumpkin patch! They will be available to the island community on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The M/PIFCD staff is excited to provide this event every year to the island community and give everyone a chance to learn more about what firefighters do. This is a great opportunity for families to learn about fire safety and to meet the people who protect them every day!
One person injured in vehicle fire on island From the Firehouse
Last Tuesday, Oct. 14, emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire involving a Sprinter truck located off Royal Oakley Lane.
According to a report from the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control Disctrict, upon arrival, crews found the vehicle fully involved in flames.
Island firefighters acted quickly to extinguish the fire and successfully prevented it from spreading to the surrounding area.
One individual sustained burn injuries as a result of the incident, the report states. The patient was stabilized on scene and transported to a hospital via medical helicopter for further treatment.
The M/PIFCD reports that the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Pine Island Library announces Winter Book Club series
The Pine Island Library invites the public to participate in its upcoming Winter Book Club series, featuring three engaging sessions in January, February and March.
Each discussion will be moderated by Branch Manager Jackie McGuire, who will guide conversation, answer questions, and encourage readers to share their insights.
Book Club schedule:
n Jan. 20: “Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall
n Feb. 17: “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel
n March 17: “North Woods” by Daniel Mason
All discussions begin at 1:30 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. Seating is limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Light refreshments will be served following each session.
To ensure availability, McGuire has obtained extra copies of the January title, with additional copies for future selections to be made available as well.
The Pine Island Library is located at 10701 Russell Road in Bokeelia, just north of the Center. For more information, please call 239-533-4350.
About the Pine Island Library
The Pine Island Library, part of the Lee County Library System, serves as a community hub for learning, culture, and connection. The library offers a wide range of resources, programs, and events for all ages. The Pine Island Library, part of the Lee County Library System, serves as a community hub for learning, culture, and connection. The library offers a wide range of resources, programs, and events for all ages. The Friends of the Pine Island Library actively support these efforts through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteerism, helping to enrich the library experience for the entire community.
Pine Island Playhouse to perform ‘Winnie the Pooh’ in November
Pine Island Playhouse will be performing “Winnie the Pooh” in different locations on the island in November.
The production will be performed at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, at 10360 Stringfellow Road, St. James City, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8, at 7 p.m., then at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, the production will be performed at the Pine Island Public Library, at 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia, at 10:30 a.m.
The performances are free and open to the public with first-come, first-served seating. Donations are accepted and appreciated.
For more about the Playhouse, visit https://www. facebook.com/PineIslandPlayhouse/
BEST WATERFRONT DINING
Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant offers a tranquil getaway steeped in “Old Florida” tradition and is famous for its acclaimed waterfront dining and “island casual” atmosphere. Open daily 11:30 am - 9 pm / (239) 283-3999
Street Eatz Fly Fishing Invitational Oct. 27
The Street Eatz Fly Fishing Invitational will be held Monday, Oct. 27, in Pineland. The Captain’s Meeting for the tournament will be held Sunday, Oct. 26, from 6-9 p.m., at Street Eatz &Ale, at 5508 Avenue A, in Bokeelia.
The entry fee is $450 per boat, non-refundable, with a maximum of two anglers and one guide per boat. The event is limited to 25 boats.
This is a cash prize event with 10% of all proceeds benefiting the Calusa Waterkeepers.
Call Reid at (239) 770-5665 for any additional details
Visit https://seabokeelia.com/ for more about Street Eatz &Ale.
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Ah, Oktoberfest!
The leaves don’t change colors.
We don’t break out sweaters or blankets.
We don’t even turn off the AC.
The traditional signs of autumn in Southwest Florida is not the weather.
It’s crisp potato pancakes.
Schnitzel freshly fried and drippin’ with gravy.
And beer.
By the pitcher, by the stein and, literally, by the keg with 700-800 lined up to quench the thirst of celebrants drawn to what is touted as Cape Coral’s biggest cultural party.
Cape Coral’s six-day Oktoberfest opened last weekend at the German-American Social Club on Pine Island Road where the largest such celebration in the state is expected to draw an estimated 30,000-plus celebrants over the first weekend and next.
The event, the Cape’s largest and certainly one of its best, marks its 40h anniversary starting Oct. 17-19 and concluding Oct.
Matlacha Hookers support
Pine Island Elementary with generous donation
To the editor:
Pine Island Elementary extends heartfelt thanks to the Matlacha Hookers for their incredible financial donation of $5,200. Their generosity will directly support student learning, staff and student needs, and classroom resources that make a lasting impact on our school community.
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the Lappin Foundation and Spots Ice Cream for their continued support of P.I.E. Their contributions help ensure our students and staff have the tools, encouragement, and opportunities they need to thrive.
At Pine Island Elementary, community partnerships like these remind us that it truly takes a village to nurture young minds. Thank you to the Matlacha Hookers, the Lappin Foundation, and Spots Ice Cream for investing in our students and in the future of our island community.
Pine Island Elementary staff Bokeelia
Don’t buy into scare tactics
To the editor:
Fear has been a tool of the Socialist radical left in our country for decades. Democrats have conjured up scary “possibilities” and frightening scenarios “if” those alleged im-
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24-26 on the social club’s grounds.
Dirndl or lederhosen is not required dress but expect dancers aplenty dressed in traditional garb as they step to the Schuhplattler or, for those of us a tad less talented, the ever- popular chicken dance. (Yes, it is likely you will be able to buy — and wear — a chicken hat.)
We always have a great time — and if hometown festivals are your thing, this is one you won’t want to miss, even if you have attended every one since 1975.
This year’s festival will feature three stages offering non-stop live music, including local favorites and bands from Germany. There will be at least two dance floors.
For those who want to up their experience, special VIP passes include admission, a special tent area with private bar and
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bathrooms, drink specials and beer refills, a sit-down meal inside the air-conditioned Von Steuben Hall, anniversary T-shirts, swag bags and more.
As always, there will be multiple vendors offering not only the traditional potato pancakes and schnitzel but authentic German sausages and sides.
More typical food truck indulgences like pizza, burgers, dogs and gyros, and a kids area with rides add to the family atmosphere.
We thank the German-American Social Club for its efforts through the years, and we thank the organization for its many contributions to the community, which have had a big impact.
Events like these make Cape Coral the great place that it is to live.
Gemutlichkeit.
Pine Island Elementary staff, a Lappin Foundation representative and Spots Ice Cream owner, with many Matlacha Hookers with the donation check.
probable events were to occur. Historically, they’ve made us afraid of something, told us whose fault it was (never theirs) how they would fix it and why it was urgent that we vote for them. A recent and frequent contributor to the Eagle described a litany of her
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personal fears and concerns from potential food shortages, farmers “grappling soaring expenses and (a) decline in customers” to “In recent years, grain prices have been on a decline.” Well, before Biden’s’ 40-year high inflation debacle, soybeans were at about $11.50 per bushel in December 2020. By April 2022 they peaked at about $17.50 per bushel representing a 52% increase for that period. From 2015 to 2021, their range was between $8.00 and $11.50 per bushel. As of this writing they are priced at $10.20 per bushel.
Prices did come down but they are now back to levels they traded at for 6 years before Biden became president and no one was complaining about hardships for farmers during that period. Farmers enjoyed a windfall heyday under Biden, which they needed
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‘United is the Way:’ Together we can make a difference
“United is the Way” is the theme for this year’s United Way community-wide movement to raise support for needs right here in Lee County. Like so many businesses in our region, Florida Trust Wealth Management will be part of it because our leadership and employees are a team that believes in giving back, assisting others to make our community a better one.
That’s why we support many nonprofits, including United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades. The work this team does is monumental, helping nonprofits fill the gaps in services needed here. United Way supports more than 90 partner agencies and more than 260 programs throughout the year. United Way under the leadership of Jeannine Joy and dozens of volunteer community board members has stepped up to serve the greatest needs right here, right now. Through strategic planning, the generosity of donors and an efficient funding strategy, it has created a living network for good.
I often say, “if not the United Way, then who?” Who will help on a macro level to look around the corner for changing trends in needs in Southwest Florida, and create a support system? And who will help at the micro level working with individuals one at a time through the nonprofit programs, as well as through the United Way 211 help line (which took over 3,000 calls last month) to connect people who have challenges with viable solutions through its network of nonprofit partner agencies.
In order to do the work, United Way holds an annual campaign that raises money to provide critical funding so its
partner agencies can deliver life-changing services. Notably, 96 cents of every dollar goes directly to the highly vetted nonprofit programs. As co-chair of this year’s campaign, along with my longtime friend Will Prather of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, I’m excited to get things started and share even more at the campaign kickoff on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Everyone is invited and it’s going to be especially fun this year.
Carolyn Rogers Guest Commentary
This year’s campaign goal of $11.5 million is a lofty one, but one focused on continuing to provide human services that are so much in demand. That number grows each campaign year, just as our population here in Southwest Florida has grown over the past several years. Along with that growth comes greater needs for food, housing, healthcare and more.
That’s where United Way’s campaign comes in. The organization relies on individuals and businesses, such as Florida Trust, and so many others to support the annual campaign and provide the dollars necessary to keep the partner agencies operating.
I would like to give a shout out to my coworkers who all give from their paychecks to support the cause. They join a variety of businesses that support employee giving to United Way and other nonprofits with their donations. They also volunteer their time in many ways, from
team projects like beach clean-ups and bake sales to serving on nonprofit boards, showing there’s always a way to give back.
In my volunteer role as the annual campaign’s cochair, I serve as a guide for generous people and businesses who have the resources but can’t identify the needs firsthand. The stories are endless. For example, when a family has the electricity cut off to their apartment, they may learn about 211 and call seeking support to pay the electric bill. They are assigned a case worker who after more conversation realizes the mom cannot work because the family cannot afford childcare. It’s a vicious cycle, so through United Way partnerships with nonprofits, they can find affordable child care to get mom back to work so they can cover their living expenses. The family can be directed to quality food programs and the VITA program that assists with tax returns finding thousands of dollars
for filers. Often United Way can help remove the barriers to self-sufficiency. Sometimes it just takes someone to help navigate the road and open a few doors.
We hope you will agree that “United is the Way” and together we can make a difference. Please take the time to participate in United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ annual campaign that begins on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Thousands of our neighbors, friends and children rely on your generosity to build a stronger community. You can find out more about taking part in the campaign by visiting https://www.unitedwaylee.org/kickoff.
The way to go with your charitable donations this year is united, because “United is the Way.” Florida Trust and United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades appreciate your support of the annual campaign.
Carolyn Rogers, CFRE, is senior vice president and wealth services advisor for Florida Trust Wealth Management. She is also the co-chair for the 2025-2026 United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades annual campaign.
Church to hold chicken dinner Nov. 8
The Church of God of Prophecy will be having a chicken dinner Saturday, Nov. 8. Dinner will be takeout only, no dine in.
The price is $10 per dinner — chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn or green beans, dinner roll and dessert.
Chicken is fried in peanut oil. Gluten free and baked chicken available upon request.
Call your order in to 239-283-2128 as soon as possible, quantities are limited. Pick-up is from 12:30-3 p.m.
The church is located at 15146 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia
Eagle vs. osprey
On my charters out of Matlacha and Pine Island Sound, my onboard guests often mistake an osprey for an eagle. In terms of size, eagles are larger than ospreys. Ospreys only grow to be about 4.5 pounds in weight and 33 inches tall, with a wingspan of 59-70 inches. Eagles grow to be 15.4 pounds in weight and 39 inches tall, with a wingspan of 80 inches.
Eagles are very large and powerful birds, but that doesn’t mean ospreys are weak. Ospreys are very capable of hunting for their meal of choice, fish. They hunt by hovering over the water, locking their eyes onto a fish, and then diving feet-first into the water to grab it with their talons. They will then rearrange the fish in their talons to a head-first position for more aerodynamic flight. They are one of the few raptor species that primarily subsist on fish, earning them the nickname “fish hawks.” On rare occasions, when fish are scarce, osprey will eat small rodents, rabbits and birds.
Island school thanks Bobby Holloway Jr. Foundation for supporting young readers
Eagles hunt and consume a wide variety of species, including mammals such as rabbits, squirrels and even newborn deer. They also eat birds, reptiles and carrion. Because of the difference in the diet of the eagle and osprey, we do not see many eagles over the water. When we do see them, they are often fighting for the osprey’s fish!
Ospreys have yellow eyes and white heads with a distinctive black eye stripe that sets them apart from eagles. They are year-round residents in Florida along the Gulf Coast. They have several different calls, usually accompanied by a specific posture or aerial display, which they use for alarm, courtship, begging and defending their nests.
Adult bald eagles are primarily dark brown with distinctive white heads and tails, a bright yellow beak, and yellow eyes. Immature bald eagles are a mottled brown and white. They don’t acquire the adult plumage until they are around 4-5 years old.
Captain Cathy Eagle has spent over 45 years boating on our local waters. As a professional charter captain, she specializes in Dolphin and Nature Tours. You can reach her at CaptainCathy.com or call /text 239 994-2572. Welcome aboard!
Pine Island Elementary School extends its heartfelt thanks to The Bobby Holloway Jr. Foundation for its generous support of the school’s Book Club. Thanks to the foundation’s kindness, each of the school’s Book Club members will be able to read a copy of this year’s Sunshine State Books to enjoy and discuss together.
The foundation’s generosity not only provides island students with great stories to read, but also
encourages a lifelong love of learning and reading. Community partnerships like this make a tremendous difference in the lives of students, helping them grow as readers, thinkers and friends.
On behalf of the students, staff and families of Pine Island Elementary, we thank The Bobby Holloway Jr. Foundation for their continued dedication to supporting local children and education.
For more about PIE, visit https://pie.leeschools.net/
Spyrnal Financial Group collecting for Marine Toys-for-Tots program
Once again, Spyrnal Financial Group will be a drop-off location for the Marine Toys-for-Tots program. Thanks to the support of our Pine Island community and generosity of those who donated, last year the business collected over 200 new, unwrapped toys for those children who may not otherwise have had a happy, joyful Christmas.
Beginning Oct. 15, until mid-December, Spyrnal will begin its campaign to collect new, unwrapped
toys. Let’s make this holiday season brighter for children in need. Together, we can ensure that every child experiences the magic of Christmas!
Anyone wishing to participate, may drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the Spyrnal office located at 5524 Avenue A, Bokeelia.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MondayFriday. Contact the office at (239) 283-7515 for additional information.
Capt. Cathy Eagle Dolphin Tales
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Members of the Pine Island Elementary School Book Club with their books.
Pine Island Elementary Kids Fishing Derby Nov. 2
Come join the Matlacha Hookers at Jug Creek Marina & Fish House on Sunday, Nov. 2, for the Pine Island Elementary Kids Fishing Derby.
Fishing is open to all kids from kindergarten through 5th grade. Registration includes rod and reel with bobbers and hooks, live bait, T-shirt, goodie bag, prizes, trophies, food, beverages, ice cream and kid’s crafts.
Registration and times for fishing are as follows:
n K & 1st Graders — Registration at 8 a.m. Fishing
from 8:45-9:30 a.m.
n 2nd and 3rd Graders — Registration at 9:15 a.m.
Fishing from 10-11 a.m.
n 4th & 5th Graders — Registration at 10:45 a.m.
Fishing from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In addition to fishing, there will be a 50/50 drawing at 2 p.m., a live auction from 2-3 p.m., food, music, Hooker merchandise and an awesome venue to enjoy and spend the day. The public is welcome!
Kiwanis Club Trunk or Treat to be held this Friday
The Pine Island Kiwanis Club will hold a Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival Friday, Oct. 24, from 5-7 p.m., at Pine Elementary School. Admission is free and open to PIE students and their families.
There will be candy, hot dogs, popcorn, small bottles of water, small bags of chips, goodie bags and businesses and organizations staffing games for the youngsters. Drop donations at Century 21 on Stringfellow Road. Contact Tonya Player at 239-203-4682 for information.
Matlacha Drawbridge mechanical and electrical repairs to continue
Work on the Matlacha Mechanical and Electrical Repair project commenced on Aug. 25. Workers will be intermittently present on the site but may not be seen for extended periods of time as work is required inside the tender house.
While workers are on-site, motorists can expect to encounter construction workers and vehicles on the roadway, as well as deliveries and the removal of old equipment from the bridge. Please be aware that this is an active work zone, and drivers are asked to exercise caution when driving through the site.
For further information, please contact Avelino Cancel at (239) 533-9400 or email: acancel@leegov.com.
Cat of the Week
Keke
Are you looking for a super affectionate cat with a lot of purr-sonality? Look no further than Keke. This gorgeous dilute calico loves to talk, cuddle and play. She would prefer to be your only cat and in return for this consideration she will give you her undivided attention. She is approximately 1 1/2 years old and would love to meet you! Don’t forget Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary is a no kill shelter offering free boarding and free nail trims for adopted cats. Call Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary at 239-283-9100 for information. If you’d rather just donate, our address is 10060 Mallory Parkway, E., Unit D, St. James City or there’s always our website, www.helpingpawsanimalsanctuary.com
Islanders are urged to wear costumes, decorate a trunk and enjoy a fun-filled night for the whole family.
Pine Island Elementary is at 5369 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia.
Download the kids’ registration form, print and mail. Go to “Donate,” select “Fishing Derby” and pay online to sponsor a child fishing at www.matlachahookers.org Live auction items, and children’s educational toys or games for prizes are always needed and welcome. Call Donna Trusik 314-560-5074 or Tammey Lynch at 239209-7445 for additional information or if you have any questions.
The Matlacha Hookers, a 501c3 women’s charitable organization founded in 1998, is a nonprofit based in Matlacha, Florida. We’re dedicated to improving local communities through fundraising and volunteer efforts, focusing on education, youth programs, and community development. Together, we’re committed to making a positive difference in our community. Join us in making a difference!
Cooler days bring some good fishing
With the exception of a breeze, the weather conditions were great for the week.
Redfish action continued around the inshore waters with fish up to 28 inches hooked in Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass. Reds were reported around the Gulf passes, islands on the eastern side of the Sound and Matlacha Pass around Buzzard Bay. Redfish were also caught around St. James City from the powerlines down through long cut. They took a variety of live, cut and artificial baits.
On the Water
With the drop in water temperature, snook are becoming more abundant around inshore waters.
Fish up to 32 inches took live bait and lures around Charlotte Harbor, the Sound and Matlacha Pass south of McCardle’s Island. From shore, snook went for live shrimp from the Matlacha Draw Bridge after sunset and from Sanibel’s Blind Pass.
Limits of good size mangrove snapper went for shrimp, small pilchards and pinfish in and near the Gulf passes. Best action was before, during and following slack tides. Fishing around St. James and “Ding” Darling also turned up keeper-size snapper.
There is an abundance of sharks throughout the inshore waters as well as offshore. It’s getting that time for the fall run of mullet to get underway. Mullet are gathering up in schools and attract plenty of sharks. They can run in size from 3-10 feet with a variety of species including bulls, lemons, blacktip, spinners and possibly hammerheads. Anglers report hooking into large sharks while
These two brothers visiting from Tennessee are all smiles after they hooked and landed both redfish at the same time. They were fishing in Matlacha Pass with Capt. Bill Russell.
snapper fishing around the Gulf passes.
Pompano catches are on the rise as they were caught in Matlacha Pass, north and south of the bridge, and between Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State Park, plus inside Redfish Pass. Small pompano jigs bounced across bottom and live shrimp under a float got their attention. Pompano fishing should continue to improve with the cooling water.
Keep up to date with fishing regulations at www. myfwc.com or on the Fish Rules app.
If you have a fishing report or for charter information,
please contact us at Gulf Coast Guide Service; phone (239) 410-8576, email gcl2fish@live.com or you visit us on the Web at www.fishpineisland.com
Have a safe week and good fishin’.
As a lifetime resident of Matlacha and Pine Island, Capt. Bill Russell has spent his life fishing and learning the waters around Pine Island and Southwest Florida, and as a professional fishing guide for over 20 years.
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Capt. Bill Russell
Beacon of Hope’s Center of Excellence schedule announced
The Beacon of Hope’s Center of Excellence continues to lead the way in connecting Pine Island residents with vital resources and trusted mainland partners. From health screenings and dementia support to Medicare guidance and overdose prevention, November’s lineup reflects the Beacon’s deep commitment to empowering the community. As the island’s go-to hub for support, education and care, Beacon of Hope stands ready to uplift every islander with real solutions and compassionate service.
The Beacon of Hope’s Center of Excellence will be hosting the following mainland partner agencies in the month of November.
Monday 11/10 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Neuropsychiatric Research Center of SW FL
This presentation will engage the Pine Island community in a conversation about their essential role in promoting brain health, especially for vulnerable individuals in their care. Attendees will receive handouts for continued learning and be encouraged to explore free on-site services at the Neuropsychiatric Research
Center of SW FL, where they will learn about maintaining brain health, early intervention, and accessing no-cost diagnosis and treatment options for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Monday 11/10 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Dementia Respite Café – A Special Time for Caregivers & Loved Ones
Join Kathy Schwarzhoff for a fun and meaningful activity designed to uplift both caregivers and those living with dementia. Connect, relax, and enjoy together!
Wednesday 11/12 from 10 a.m. to noon Lee Health Community Blood Glucose
Screening – Free and Open to All!
Take a moment for your health — stop by for a quick, free blood glucose check and learn how your body is managing sugar levels. While you’re here, discover helpful resources and support available through Lee Health to keep you feeling your best.
Friday 11/14 from 10 a.m. to noon
Explore Your Medicare Options with United Healthcare!
Join Todd VanOyen, our Matlacha
local Medicare Options Specialist, for a helpful overview of the latest United Healthcare plans. Whether you’re new to Medicare or reviewing your coverage, this is a great opportunity to get clear, personalized information during open enrollment.
Saturday 11/15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holiday Market with Heart!
Shop vintage finds and one-of-a-kind holiday décor while soaking in the festive spirit. Enjoy live music from local performers, grab a bite from your favorite food trucks and support Beacon of Hope’s vital programs with every purchase!
Monday 11/17 from 10 a.m. to noon
Be a Lifesaver – Learn to Use Narcan!
Join Kimmie’s Recovery Zone for a
hands-on Narcan training and discover how you can help prevent accidental overdoses — affecting seniors, kids, and others in our community. Empower yourself with knowledge and take action today!
Ongoing event: Samaritan Health and Wellness is at the Center of Excellence providing medical care on alternating Wednesdays. Please call 239-360-7520 to schedule an appointment.
Ongoing classes: Monday night Music Experience 6 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday GED and ESOL classes are ongoing please follow our FB or email COE@beaconofhopepineisland. com for more details.
Beacon of Hope: Real Help for Real Islanders
The Beacon offers a hand up — not a handout. If you’re a hardworking islander facing a tough time, don’t wait. Schedule a meeting with one of our case managers to explore the resources and support available to help you get back on track. Contact the Beacon at (239) 2835123.
Pastel painting class for island youth to be held at library
The Pine Island Library and Friends of Pine Island Library are co-sponsoring a pastel painting class for 11 to 16-year-olds on Saturdays on Nov. 1, 8 and 15, from 2-4 p.m.
The workshops will be taught by noted Pine Island artist Zan Lombardo, who brings 34+ years of art teaching experience and joy to each group she works with.
No art experience is necessary. Registration began Oct. 1 at the library on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited to 15.
Participants will be working with pastels (bring an apron or wear old clothes that can get dirty) to create a work of art that will then be turned into a note card. Two previous workshops successfully resulted in printed cards that were then sold as a fundraiser to support Pine Island
Library’s Summer Reading Program.
The Pine Island Library is at 10701 Russell Road, just north The Center, in Bokeelia.
For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at (239) 533-4350.
OLMM’s Annual Holiday Bazaar to
be held Nov. 1
The Ladies Guild elves are once again hard at work preparing for the Annual Holiday Bazaar at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church!
The bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Parish Life Center at 12175 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia
This beloved event is the perfect opportunity to shop for unique, handcrafted gifts from local vendors; support talented local artists and crafters; and help the island community by donating to the Pine Island Food Pantry
Admission is free! Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Pine Island Food Pantry. All are welcome —come share in the holiday spirit! Contact the church at (239) 283-0456 for additional information.
Pictured at a previous Ladies Guild Holiday Bazaar are, from left, Chris Sallstrom, Diane Gleason, Patty Mohnack and Lucy Lambrecht.
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The St. James City Civic Association has announced its schedule of upcoming events, classes and activities:
Wednesday, Oct. 22
∫ Little Learners Nature Group: 10 a.m. - noon. Open to all children - weekly meetup to learn and play in nature.
Thursday, Oct. 23
∫ Mahjongg: 1-4
p.m. Welcome back mahjongg players! Only two this week, but we enjoyed a great game of Siamese. Hope to see more friends next week! It’s that time of year. Contact Terry at 239-233-2766 for additional information
Friday, Oct. 24
∫ Shuffle Board - Tuesdays and Fridays from 9-11
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a.m. Come play shuffleboard. All equipment is available for use at the Civic Center, but feel free to bring your own if you have it.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
∫ Shuffle Board - Tuesdays and Fridays from 9-11 a.m. Come play shuffleboard. All equipment is available for use at the Civic Center, but feel free to bring your own if you have it.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
∫ Little Learners Nature Group: 10 a.m. – noon. Open to all children - weekly meetup to learn and play in nature
All activities are hosted at St. James City Civic
Association, 3300 Fourth Ave., St. James City. For more details and contacts, please visit SJCCA at 239-4127400 or SJCCAPI.ORG.
Planning an event? Host it at the St. James City Civic Association! With a variety of rental options available, our venue is ideal for everything from intimate gatherings to weddings, baby showers, and quinceañeras. Visit our website (SJCCAPI.ORG) for details and pricing!
SJCCA is looking for bands/musicians interested in earning money! Contact Natalie Klimek at Natalieandcrew@gmail. com or text 320-815-2623 for information.
Grater Pine Island Elks Lodge recognizes Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31
Each year, on Oct. 23-31, individuals, schools and communities across the United States show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by wearing or displaying the red ribbon. Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs faced by individuals, families, and communities. This annual health observance encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.
Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge #2781 recognizes Red Ribbon Week, which started more than three decades ago, following the death of Enrique “Kiki”
Camarena, a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration who was killed by drug traffickers. Shortly after Camarena’s death, citizens from his hometown of Calexico, California, began wearing red ribbons to remember him and commemorate his sacrifice.
The first official Red Ribbon Week celebration was created by the National Family Partnership in 1988. NFP continues to coordinate the campaign for families, schools, and communities across the nation each year. Since then, the red ribbon has symbolized a continuing commitment to reducing the demand for illicit drugs in our nation’s communities.
Red Ribbon Week offers a great opportunity for parents, teachers, educators and community organizations to raise awareness of the problem of drug misuse. DEA has created materials to help your school and community participate in Red Ribbon Week. The online toolkit includes a variety of helpful resources, including downloadable graphics, a fact card and student and parent pledges, and ways to promote Red Ribbon Week in your school or community.
For additional information, go to www.dea.gov/ redribbon.
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herself. There is a rum of the month each month, she said, preceded by an email blast letting ambassadors know what the rum is and where it’s from, and first responders get to enjoy the rum.
“Since there are 50 of us, not everybody can participate, so it’s like the first 6 or 7 people who respond,” Snowden said.
After a Zoom call meeting, the people who were able to participate were sent samples of Privateer Rum, she said. There was no information included to the ambassadors on when or how they were processed, there were only numbered samples.
“The one that was going to be picked was going to be a Florida Rum Society exclusive to Florida and the others I guess they’ll visit next year—the ones who are not chosen,” Snowden said.
She admits she is still educating her palate toward rum and training herself to catch notes of butterscotch or cinnamon. The ambassadors did vote on two different kinds of rum, she said.
“We were given the honor of naming the rum as well. The ambassadors chose “Faux Fall.” We really don’t have a fall season in Florida, but it has notes of the fall season — caramel and spice among
others. A 115 proof 5-year-old rum aged in new American oak barely edged out a 7-year-old 122 proof. We’re going to revisit the runner-up next spring. It’s exciting to know, when these rums are released, that I helped choose the one you may be drinking with friends or mixing in your favorite cocktail,” Snowden said. If you’re interested in learning more about the Florida Rum Society, visit www.rum-society.com.
Sampling the rum
The Florida Rum Society ambassadors are provided samples of the various rum brands. This year the ambassadors’ top choice was “Faux Fall,” a 115 proof 5-ear-old rum aged in American oak barrels.
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PINE ISLAND WELCOME BACK 2025
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Claude Memoli
tribute water and get people off the island until the bridge was opened and they were able to get supplies in. I was really fortunate that I was able to help out. We had our equipment out here so we were able to help with the clean up,” Memoli said.
If faced with the task of trying to ex-
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plain the unique qualities of Pine Island to someone who has never been here nor heard of this place, Memoli said he would explain that he lives on a tropical island, in fact, a barrier island in Florida that has a really small town feel to it.
“Just the feel of Pine Island is like
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“I’m excited about several mural and wall pieces coming up, like some at the KOA. The mural at Tarpon Lodge is really awesome. The bar there is the back end of a boat. It’s going to be a water scene, so it will look like the boat is sitting in the water. It will be a good photo-op,” Johnson said.
In addition, she said she will be painting at the Old Time Garage in Matlacha as well as several residential jobs she’s been asked to do.
Currently, she is thriving at Tarpon Lodge and she said she really enjoys every-
thing she does there.
“I love it there — it is a true work family and I love working for the Wells family. I love doing the events because it’ another part of creation,” Johnson said.
For more information on Johnson, call 239-299-6677.
Another of the colorful tiny homes in Matlacha, painted by island artist Ashley Johnson.
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Tickets on sale for Matlacha Hookers’ Lucky Hook Up fundraiser to help local students
The Matlacha Hookers are selling tickets to the group’s Lucky Hook Up fundraiser, giving supporters a chance to win cash prizes while helping local students.
For $20, each ticket provides 24 chances to win $100, with drawings held on the 1st and 15th of every month in 2026. Winning tickets go back in for more chances to win. Need not be present to win
Tickets are available now through Dec. 15, online or from any Matlacha Hooker volunteer.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hooked on Education Scholarship Fund, supporting students in the community for over 25 years.
For details, visit matlachahookers.org.
The Matlacha Hookers are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit women’s organization. CH22743
nothing else — there’s no hustle-like feel to it. When you leave the island, and then you come back, there’s just a calming feel. It’s like nowhere else in the world,”
Memoli said.
If he had one wish for Pine Island, Memoli said, it would be that this place stays true to itself.
“I don’t want it to get overdeveloped. I see where building and development might help to enhance it but I don’t want to see it get overdeveloped or commercialized like some places do. I just want to keep that small town feel,” Memoli said.
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Stone crab season now open, runs through May 1
The recreational and commercial stone crab harvest season started Oct. 15 and will remain open through May 1, closing May 2.
The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches.
As a reminder, an unobstructed escape ring measuring 2 3/16 inches in diameter must be located within a vertical exterior trap wall for all recreational and commercial plastic or wood stone crab traps.
Recreational Trap Registration
Recreational harvesters who are age 16 and older (including those normally exempt from needing a license) are required to complete an online, no-cost recreational stone crab trap registration each year. To register, visit GoOutdoorsFlorida. com, sign in, click the “Click here to get a License!” tile, scroll down to the “Saltwater Fishing” section, and select “Recreational Stone Crab Trap Registration.”
Upon completion, each person will
Lee County Community Band to kick off season Nov. 9 with Armed Forces
Salute at Mariner High School
Lee County Community Band brings the curtains up for veterans, and its season, with Band Director Gil Peltola leading the over 60-member band as Stars, Stripes & Spotlights celebrates America’s soundtrack—from Broadway showstoppers to timeless marches, from Copland’s quiet lanes to stadium fanfare.
On Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9, at 3 p,m,, the band invites and honors service members with Armed Forces Salute and unite the hall in a patriotic sing-along. Featuring trombone fireworks in Tailgate Concerto and classics like National Emblem, this family-friendly concert shines a spotlight on the music that has lifted stages, parades, and communities across the nation.
Concerts will be performed in the auditorium at Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd., Cape Coral. All concerts are free and open to the public. All concerts begin at 3 p.m. Concert dates are Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 15, March 15 and April 12.
The Lee County Community Band
was originally formed on Nov. 21,1885, under the name of the Fort Myers Brass Band. The band that is known today as the Lee County Community Band was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profIt organization in 1982. There have been many changes along the way, but one thing has been kept constant -- the band’s commitment to bring quality musical entertainment to the Lee County Community and to never charge a fee to attend our concerts. The band performs six concerts during any given season, which runs from November of the current year to April of the following year, to a near capacity audience at the auditorium of the Mariner High School in Cape Coral.
The band’s 60-plus members are amateurs, semi-professional and professional musicians who volunteer their time and talent to share their love of music with concert attendees, just as the original members of the Fort Myers Brass Band did over 130 years ago, making the band one of the oldest surviving community bands in the USA.
Church of God of Prophecy to hold Thanksgiving dinner
The Church of God of Prophecy will be having Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov., 27. Dinner will be takeout only, no dine in. The price is $10 per dinner — turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn or green beans, dinner roll and dessert — pumpkin, pecan or apple pie.
Turkey is fried in peanut oil. Gluten free and baked available upon request.
Call your order in to 239-283-2128 as soon as possible, quantities are limited.
Pick-up is from 12:30-3 p.m.
The church is located at 15146 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia
receive unique trap registration numbers that must be included on each trap along with the owner’s full name and address. This information must be legible and must be permanently attached to each trap.
Other tips and regulations
Care should be taken when removing the claws so as not to permanently injure the crab. Please refer to Florida Fish and Wildlife’s new video, which shows best practices for claw removal and current stone crab regulations. This video is available on YouTube @ FWCSaltwaterFishing.
Claws may not be taken from egg-bearing stone crabs. Stone crabs may not be harvested with any device that can puncture, crush or injure a crab’s body. Examples of devices that can cause this kind of damage include spears and hooks.
Recreational harvesters may take a daily bag limit of 1 gallon of claws per
person or 2 gallons per vessel, whichever is less, and may use up to five stone crab traps per person.
Traps that are not being fished should be removed from the water to avoid ghost fishing, a process in which marine species get caught in the trap for extended periods of time and are not harvested.
Stone crab regulations are the same in state and federal waters.
For more information on harvesting stone crabs for recreation, trap specifications, commercial stone crab regulations and licensing information, go online to MyFWC.com/Marine, click “Recreational Regulations,” select “Crabs, Lobster and other Shellfish,” then select “Stone Crab.”
Keep up to date with Florida fishing regulations on your phone by downloading the Fish Rules app in the App Store or Google Play. Learn more at FishRulesApp.com.
Kenneth Alan Berdick, M.D.
With great sadness, it must be announced that Kenneth Alan Berdick, M.D. beloved and respected Internal Medicine physician of Lee County, Florida, age 80 years, passed from this earth into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior on September 28, 2025.
Dr. Berdick’s extensive and successful career spanned over 55 years of caring for his patients and his absence will be a huge loss felt by the communities of Southwest Florida.
Dr. Berdick was board-certified in Internal Medicine and was affiliated with the American College of Physicians as well as the Florida Medical Association. He received his M.D. from The University of Florida in Gainesville on 1/1/1970 and completed both his internship (6/1/1970 - 6/30-1971) and residency (7/1/1971 - 6/30/1973) at The University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital. He established his solo practice Kenneth Berdick, M.D., P.A. in Fort Myers, FL in 1983 and treated patients in Lee County for over 42 years.
Being a doctor was what he loved most of all and he truly enjoyed spending time with and talking to his patients. Always up to date on current events, he could discuss any topic with them while solving their medical issues with his knowledge, humor and realism.
Dr. Berdick shared his 80 acre ranch in Alva, FL, “Creek’s Edge Ranch” with his collection of many varieties of domestic and exotic animals. He enjoyed touring his patients and friends around the property on Sundays and looked forward to his annual autumn party that he hosted for them each year there.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years Elizabeth as well as his daughter Jana (Alan) Moffitt and his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to a favorite animal rescue charity of your choice. He would have liked that.
Dr. Berdick will be sorely missed by those who loved him.
If you wish to pay your respects to Dr. Berdick, his final resting place will be located at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens 1589 Colonial Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33907.
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because prices on everything went up during his administration. Wheat and corn had similar price gains and declines and now our grain prices have stabilized to more normal pricing and now consumers can actually afford to buy products containing these grains. There are no supply chain worries and your grocery stores are filled with as much food as you want to purchase. That food is being made safer than under any previous administration for the past 50 years. Many ingredients found to cause health issues like obesity, diabetes and a host of others have been removed, the dyes and the preprocessed “foods” have been restricted and Make America Healthy Again is a realistic goal
Letters to the Editor
of this administration. So, when reading articles with an agenda that either misrepresents or just miss-states the facts for political partisanship, remember just because you may be on the same side as the author, doesn’t mean their “opinion” is a fact- Look it up like I did.
Max Christian St. James City
Vanishing habitat: How Southwest Florida’s development boom endangers Florida panthers
To the editor:
There is a refuge inside our state, the United States National Refuge. In
Edison and Ford Winter Estates to host annual quilt show Saturday
This Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates will host the annual “Airing of the Quilts” Quilt Show. Dozens of quilts from the Southwest Florida Quilters Guild will be on display, suspended from clotheslines between the palms in front of the historic homes. Quilters Guild participants will also have quilts available for sale.
Certified quilt appraiser Lars Cain will be on site and conducting appraisals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. His vast experience includes the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution. He has been sharing his expertise for many years and has spoken to more than 1,500 quilt groups throughout the Midwest, New England area and south to Florida.
Since 1977, he has appraised more than 20,000 quilts. Visitors may bring antique quilts for assessment. Verbal appraisals will be offered for $25 and the fee for a written appraisal will be $35 per quilt.
Quilts have a long history with the Edison and Ford families. Henry Ford and his wife, Clara, collected quilts and other historical objects that were created and used by people from all across the United States. The quilts were often made from modest scraps of material, demonstrating the resourcefulness of American women.
The show is included with admission. Tickets may be purchased online at EdisonFord.org or at the ticket counter. Admission is free for members.
recent years, the refuge and its surrounding lands have been under pressure that threatens to erode the fragile habitat the panthers depend on. In nearby Collier and Lee counties, large-scale initiatives such as the Kingston development and the Bellmar Village are slated to bring thousands of new homes, commercial centers and associated infrastructure into areas adjacent to the panther habitat. U.S. Fish & and Wildlife estimates 23 to 25 panther deaths annually from vehicle collisions and habitat fragmentation.
Critics warn that the new roads, lighting, run off from storms and increased human presence would endanger the wildlife population by isolating wildlife-already heading to further deaths of
our panther population. In response, the refuge and FWS are pushing for stronger mitigation measures, including wildlife life crossings, exclusion fencing and stricter review to the Endangered Species Act.
If not checked, these projects would squeeze the already tiny panther population, and make panther survival more precarious.
We must remain vocal and vigilant: Protect habitats now — it is essential to the Florida Panther population into the future.
Kathleen Callard North Fort Myers
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