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Bobby Holloway Junior Memorial Fishing Tournament

1 week ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

Apr 15, 2025 By 1 min read “It was a great turnout! Had a little wind, but lots of fish were caught and released. The kids in the Lil Bobber division had a blast. The adult division was very competitive. Team Hamilton brought home the win,” said Ernestine Holloway Squires, founder of the Bobby Holloway Junior Memorial Fishing Tournament. To reach PAULETTE LeBLANC / [email protected], please email
Pine Island Family Hair Salon owner celebrates 50th anniversary

1 week ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

This month, Marvia Cicchino, with Pine Island Family Hair Salon, will celebrate 50 years as a hair stylist. When she came here in 1974, Cicchino said, there were only two salons on the island. After being asked repeatedly, she finally agreed to run one of the other shops, a decision, she said, which made her the youngest hairdresser on the island. “When I moved to Matlacha, it was a very laid-back fishing village. There were no banks or large chain groceries stores.
First Baptist Church of Pine Island gets ready for World Gospel Outreach Honduras trip

1 week ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

First Baptist Church of Pine Island Team Leader Jody Link said an international outreach organization sponsors a ranch in the mountains where the pastor’s sister-in-law has been actively attending each summer for 25 years. “It’s called Rancho Ebenezer, and it’s run by World Gospel Outreach. They take in the abandoned kids in the streets,” Link said.
Fire District rep takes part in Tallahassee legislative trip

1 week ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

In an effort to stay ahead of any possible impactful legislation at the state level, a Pine Island Matlacha Fire Control District commissioner recently made a trip to Tallahassee to take part in the process. Commissioner Jamie DeLacey said whenever legislation is introduced, it makes an appearance on the agenda prior to a meeting.
Pine Island Eagle sign found undamaged in Saint James City after Hurricane Ian

1 week ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

The Pine Island Eagle is grateful to a Good Samaritan from Saint James City who found, and stored, the paper’s historic sign lost in Hurricane Ian after the Category 4 storm made landfall on Cayo Costa on Sept. 28, 2022Jan Robertson said the storm had blown it into a neighbor’s yard and, after her neighbor was finished cleaning up, Robertson took the sign to her house, where it’s been ever since. “I figured I’d take the sign back to the office, because the Eagle means a lot to me.
Sold-out crowd attends annual Matlacha Civic Association Gala

2 weeks ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

Apr 8, 2025 By 3 min read 2 / 2Pictorial highlights of the recent Matlacha Civic Association’s Annual Gala at Leoma Lovegrove’s studio. Photos provided by Carol Scott According to Matlacha Civic Association President Carol Scott, this year’s annual gala, which was held at Leoma Lovegrove’s studio Sunday March 30, was sold out as of Saturday, as far as tickets both online and physically, she said.
The rebuilding of Matlacha

2 weeks ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

According to Matlacha resident Michael Hannon, he and his wife, Kathleen Walsh, have not changed their views about Matlacha from their original mindset when they moved here in 2012. “This is the Shangri-La, and while the unusual occurrence of three hurricanes back to back is discouraging, Shangri-La is worth rebuilding,” Hannon said. He said he believes this time to be a transitional phase for many who may not have been able to stay after the last three hurricanes.
Collaboratory reps discuss EPA grant at GPICA meeting

2 weeks ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

Tessa LeSage, chief impact officer of Collaboratory, and her partner, John Romaine, community resilience strategist for the foundation, were invited to the April 1 meeting of the Greater Pine Island Civic Association to share possible future opportunities there could be for supporting resiliency on Pine Island.
Calusa Waterkeeper holds vertical oyster garden class

2 weeks ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

On Saturday, March 29, Calusa Waterkeeper ranger Sue Dahod ran a vertical oyster garden class-type learning experience at Carmen’s Kayaks for anyone interested in learning about oysters, which are capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. “Everybody seemed to have fun. They asked a lot of good questions,” Dahod said. She also said participants were given an instruction sheet regarding how to hang their vertical oyster reef on their dock.
Pine Island Aquatics growing, seeks additional support

3 weeks ago | pineisland-eagle.com | Paulette LeBlanc

Darsey Stearns Smith of Stearns Custom Builders said, so far, as far as the youth sports activities on Pine Island are concerned, there has really been only support for Little League. Pine Island now has a swim team, called Pine Island Aquatics, which, she said, could really use some support from parents, friends and anyone who may be interested. “They’re a competitive swim team, and they use the Pine Island Community Pool,” Smith said.