THURSDAY, MAR 8 –

Tarpon Lodge presents live music with Dave Lapio, 6:30 – 9pm. Pineland.

American Legion Post 136 presents karaoke with Sandy and Dave, 6 – 10 pm. St. James City

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Deb & The Dynamics, 7:30 pm. Matlacha

FRIDAY, MAR 9 –

American Legion Post 136 – “Fabulous Steve” on the patio from 12 – 2pm; Cindy & The Sun Dogs will be performing from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Full dinner menu available. St. James City

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Calypso Magic at 5 pm, Mike Imbasciani at 7:30 pm. Matlacha

Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery has extended hours until 8 pm, featuring local artist Marie Cahill, who designed the “Pine Island Puzzle.” Also shop for the latest styles in Crocs, along with books by several Pine Island authors. Matlacha

Island Visions Gallery features dichroic glass artist Beth Collette, who is known primarily for her glass “bonefish” and dragonfly pendants. 1 – 5 pm. Also featured is “Miracles in Action”, a non-profit from Guatemala, from 1 – 7. David will have a large assortment of beaded art work by the Mayan women. Matlacha

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens offers an historical and ecological walking tour of Matlacha every Friday and Tuesday morning. 9 am. Call the gallery at 239-283-6453 for details and reservations.

Pine Island Airport is now offering by appointment, Tandem Skydiving on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the season. There is a big discount to book online. They can go to www.PineIslandAirport.com and find “Skydive Pine Island” on the website.

WildChild Gallery presents “The Silence Within – Reflections” , a multiple artist show. Opening reception from 2 – 8 pm. Matlacha

Miceli’s Restaurant features Ground Zero from 6 – 10 pm. Matlacha

Olde Fish House will feature the folk/rock duo The Stumblers (Kip Lawrence and Steve Chadbourne)from 6 – 9 pm in a free “Creative Coast Weekend” concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy music under the stars. No coolers please. Matlacha

Tarpon Lodge – Mystery tasting with music by Lanny Lamb, 6 – 8:30 pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner

Calusa Ghost Tours offers adventures, tours, demonstrations and stories throughout Lee County with its main office on Pine Island and locations in Bonita Springs and Ft Myers Beach.
Our Snook Cowboy Fishing Club is also based out of Pine Island and Snook Cowboy offers fishing adventures all around Pine Island. Take this link to check out one of the fishing club videos. shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IEploJEFk8 . You can fish once a week somewhere around Pine Island with the Cowboy. Contact info 239-938-5342 or calusaghosttours@comcast.net

SATURDAY, MAR 10 –

Annual Community Yard Sale in Matlacha, starting at 8 am.

11th Annual Breast Fest Walk & Fund Raiser, at Phillips Park, Pine Island Center. Registration starts 8:30; walks begin at 9:30. Local food vendors, craft vendors, 50/50s, live music by island bands from 12 noon – 6 pm. Proceeds provide breast cancer screening & treatment for eligible residents of the Greater Pine Island area. Sponsored by From Our Hearts.

American Legion Post 136 Riders host Steak Fry starting at 2 pm. The Last Resort Band plays from 4 – 7. St. James City.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents “Lunch with Annie & Friends” – 1 – 4 pm. Join singer/songwriter Annie Wenz as she and other writers present an afternoon of music and verse. Followed by additional music at 7:30 pm. Matlacha

Calusa Heritage Day at Calusa Heritage Trail, Randell Research Center. Annual event with activities, seminars, and guided walking tours.

Harborside Gallery, Gifts & Consignment will host local author Glenn Higgins signing his new book “The Sidewalk;” Linda Roberts-Bickle will be signing her local wildlife prints, with blues & jazz music by Alan Yott. Refreshments served staring at noon. Matlacha Hookers will be selling “Hookers” merchandise. Matlacha.

Island Visions Gallery features Sarah Kisser (Paints) from 1 – 5, Nicole will be on site with her sterling wrapped stone jewelry starting at 11 am, and Winnie Purple will be performing Latin Jazz in the afternoon. Matlacha

Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery presents “Artists in the Garden” from 10 – 4. Meet the artists and crafters who present their work in this relaxed garden setting. Maria Drive in St. James City.

Bokeelia Cracker Café presents Second Chance, Chris & Tim, starting at 6 pm. Bokeelia

Miceli’s Restaurant features the music of Backlash, 6 – 10 pm. Matlacha

SUNDAY, MAR 11 –

American Legion Post 136 will hold their patio party from 1 – 4 pm. Music by Big John; come enjoy one of “Doc’s” famous burgers. St. James City

St. James City Civic Association will hold their 49th anniversary Pig Roast from noon until 6 pm. Pulled pork sandwiches “with all the fixings”, as well as lawn games and a 50/50 raffle. Music will be by the St. James Creek Band and Burnt Out Band. Lemon St & 4th Avenue, St. James City

Bokeelia Cracker Café presents Second Chance, Chris & Tim, starting at 6 pm. Bokeelia

Miceli’s Restaurant will have music by “Singing” Captain Cathy Eagle from 12 – 3pm, followed by Stringtown from 4 – 8 pm. Matlacha

Enjoy this great March weather! Go fishing, take a nature walk, kayak, browse the shops and galleries, enjoy our restaurants – this is OUR Pine Island!

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FRIDAY, FEB. 24

American Legion Post 136 – “Fabulous Steve” on the patio from 12 – 2pm; Clive Live will be performing from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. St. James City

Bert’s Bar & Grill – Calypso Magic, 5 pm, Mike Imbasciani, 7:30 pm. Matlacha

Harborside Gallery, Gifts & Consignment offers sale items on “gently used” items – wicker & rattan furniture. Matlacha

Island Visions Gallery will host artist Beth Kaufmann – make your own Dichroic glass pendant or earrings this weekend. Cost $36 includes all materials & instructions. 11 am – 4 pm, Matlacha. Class also offered Saturday.

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens offers an historical and ecological walking tour of Matlacha every Friday and Tuesday morning. 9 am. Call the gallery at 239-283-6453 for details and reservations.
Tarpon Lodge – Tasting with music by Lanny Lamb, 6 – 8:30 pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner

Calusa Ghost Tours offers adventures, tours, demonstrations and stories throughout Lee County with its main office on Pine Island and locations in Bonita Springs and Ft Myers Beach. Our Snook Cowboy Fishing Club is also based out of Pine Island and Snook Cowboy offers fishing adventures all around Pine Island. Take this link to check out one of the fishing club videos shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IEploJEFk8 . This past week they fished Tropic Point in St James City. You can fish once a week somewhere around Pine Island with the Cowboy. Contact info 239-938-5342 or calusaghosttours@comcast.net

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

Pine Island American Legion Post 136 will hold their annual “One Hole Golf Outing” from 8 am – 6 pm. For $5, see how close to the pin you can drive a golf ball over the pond. Awards, prizes, raffles and more. St. James City.

Island Visions Gallery offers a Dichroic glass workshop with artist Beth Kaufmann. Make your own pendant or earrings. 11 am – 4 pm, cost $36 includes all materials & instruction. Matlacha

Pine Island Community Church Attic Treasures sale, 8 am. Auction 10 am. Doug Taylor Circle, Industrial Park. Come shop for that special treasure!

Art Expo Show and Sale at St. James City Civic Association building, from 9 am – 4 pm. Juried show of local artists. St. James City, at 4th Avenue and Lemon Street.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents music by Scotty Bryan, 7:30 pm. Matlacha

Bokeelia Cracker Café presents Second Chance, Chris & Tim, starting at 6 pm. Bokeelia

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

American Legion Post 136 will hold their patio party from 1 – 4 pm. Music by Doug Luther; come enjoy one of “Doc’s” famous burgers. St. James City

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Gary & Kerri, 2 pm. Matlacha

Bokeelia Cracker Café presents Second Chance, Chris & Tim, starting at 6 pm. Bokeelia

MONDAY, FEB. 27

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents John Lisi & the Delta Funk, from New Orleans. 7:30 pm. Matlacha

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Here are the Pine Island “Happenings” for this weekend:

FRIDAY, FEB. 17 –

American Legion Post 136 – “Fabulous Steve” on the patio from 12 – 2pm; Ray LoRae will be performing from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. St. James City

Bert’s Bar & Grill – Calypso Magic, 5 pm, Scotty Bryan, 7:30 pm. Matlacha

Bubba’s Roadhouse – Perry English

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens offers an historical and ecological walking tour of Matlacha every Friday and Tuesday morning. 9 am. Call the gallery at 239-283-6453 for details and reservations.

Miceli’s – Yard Dogs, 6:30 pm. Matlacha

Tarpon Lodge – Tasting with music by Susie Hulcher, 6 – 8:30 pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner

Snook Cowboy and Calusa John at Bowditch Beach – Fish talk and Calusa demonstration. Ft.Myers Beach.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18 –

Annual Pine Island Garden Gala, Phillips Park, Pine Island Center. 9 am – 2 pm. Local and native plant sales, plant seminars, horticultural vendors, artwork and more. Free to the public. Sponsored by Pine Island Garden Club, proceeds benefit the garden “park” and scholarship fund.

American Legion Post 136 will be a stop for the Marine Corps League Motorcycle Run in the afternoon.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents music by Michael Locke & The Repeat Offenders, 7:30 pm. Matlacha

Bokeelia Cracker Café presents Second Chance, Chris & Tim, starting at 6 pm. Bokeelia

Bubba’s Roadhouse – John Friday

Miceli’s Restaurant presents Soapbox, 6 – 10 pm. Matlacha

SUNDAY, FEB. 19 –

American Legion Post 136 will hold their patio party from 1 – 4 pm. Music by “Big John.”

Art in the Park with Calusa John in Bonita Springs, Riverside Park.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Michael Locke & The Repeat Offenders, 2 pm. Matlacha

Bokeelia Cracker Café presents Second Chance, Chris & Tim, starting at 6 pm. Bokeelia

Miceli’s Restaurant presents Cathy Eagle, 12 – 3pm; Stringtown 4 – 8 pm. Matlacha

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FRIDAY, FEB. 10

Florida’s Creative Coast Weekend at participating galleries on Pine Island and in Matlacha. Artist demonstrations and workshops. Hours vary by gallery – check the website www.floridascreativecoast.com for complete details.

Island Visions in Matlacha is open with light refreshments from 6:30 – 8 pm. Come browse the shop. Wilson Hawthorne will be signing copies of “The Last Pirate” and “Cajun Pirate.”

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens offers a “historic & ecologic” walking tour of Matlacha each Friday and Tuesday, starting at 9 AM. For reservations and details contact Lovegrove Gallery at 239-283-6453. Tour price $10 per person.

Matlacha Menagerie & Café will host author D.L. Havlin, signing his books.
Pirate’s Ball —-Parade of the Mermaids, 6 PM, starting at Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery and proceeding down the street to Bert’s Bar & Grill. All mermaids invited!

MUSIC:
Bert’s Bar & Grill, Matlacha – Captiva Band
Bubba’s Roadhouse, Pine Island Road – Danny Beach, 8 pm
Bokeelia Cracker Café, Bokeelia – Second Chance from 6 – 9 pm
Miceli’s, Matlacha –
Tarpon Lodge, Pineland – Wine Tasting with music by Lanny Lamb, 6 – 8:30 PM. No cover charge; reservations recommended for dinner.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

Pine Island Art Association Annual Show & Sale, Matlacha Community Center, 10 AM – 4 PM. Original art by local artists on display and for sale. This annual event recognizes the members of the PI Art Association, and proceeds benefit the island and the association.

Florida’s Creative Coast Weekend – Matlacha and Pine Island art galleries offer artist demonstrations and workshops.

Bokeelia Cracker Café, located on Stringfellow Road in Bokeelia is holding the first annual “Cracker Jam” from 12 noon until -, to benefit HandsUp Charity. Performing will be several local music groups. Second Chance will play from 6 – 9 pm.

Harborside Gallery, Gifts & More located in the Matlacha Post Office building is hosting Nancy Leake at 12 noon, signing her book “Growing Old on Island Time,” Anne Sansone will be doing caricatures & face painting starting at 11 am, and Robyn will be doing cornrow braids/beads during the day. The Matlacha Hookers will be selling “Hooker-wear” out front.

Island Visions features artist Ed Brown, watercolorist, who will be painting his colorful scenes. He will also be at the gallery on Sunday. Byron Wertz will be set up with his stunning wire-wrapped stone jewelry all weekend.

Island Décor & More in Matlacha features the clothing line of Coco Rillman, fashion designer. Coco’s designs are casual, fun, & great for “cruise wear.” Coco will be at Island Décor from 11 am – 3 pm.

Matlacha Menagerie & Café will feature local author D.L. Havlin signing his books.

St. James City Civic Association hosts their February “BIG” Breakfast and MOTI Rummage Sale in the SJCCA building (Lemon St and 4th Avenue, St. James City). Sale starts at 7:30 am, “all you can eat” breakfast for $5 from 8 – 10:30.

Pirate’s Ball —– and Costume Contest, Bert’s Bar & Grill, Matlacha. 7:30 pm. Music by the New Vinyls.

MUSIC:
Bubba’s Road House, Pine Island Road – Daniel Cook,
Miceli’s, Matlacha –, 6 – 10 PM

SUNDAY, FEB. 12

Pirate’s Ball —–Auction to benefit From Our Hearts at Bert’s Bar & Grill, Matlacha. Registration – 12:30 pm, auction 1 – 4 pm. Music by national blues act, The Christopher Dean Band, 4:30 pm.

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens, Matlacha, hosts musician Jim Tucke each Sunday from 1 – 4 PM.

MONDAY, FEB. 13

Bert’s Bar & Grill in Matlacha features Texas Blues musician Diddley Squat, 7:30 pm.

TUESDAY, FEB. 14

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens in Matlacha will hold the annual “wedding vow renewal” between 5 and 9 pm. Pastor Heidi Grueser will officiate, with her daughter Charli Su as the flower girl. Contact the gallery at 239-283-6453 for details and reservations.

Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a special meal with your special someone!

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THURSDAY, JAN. 5:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Deb and the Dynamics, 7:30 pm. Matlacha.

Tarpon Lodge presents music by Roy Schneider, 6 – 9pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner.

FRIDAY, JAN 6:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents music Bobby Hubcap 7:300m. Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator Grill in Port Charlotte presents “Breakfast with Hippo” from 7 – 9am. Live remote – come promote your business and enjoy a great breakfast! Lake Suzy, Port Charlotte.

Tarpon Lodge holds its “Mystery Tasting and Music” with music by Susie Hulcher. 6 – 8:30pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner.

SATURDAY, JAN 7:

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents Jim Morris, 2 – 5pm, Port Charlotte.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents “Mixed Business” at 7:30 pm. They are the most requested national band act that has played at Bert’s – their third appearance here in the past 5 years. Matlacha.

Pine Island Writers presents local author Robert Macomber, 10am – 12 noon, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, St. James City. Topic is “Planning Your Writing Career.” $10 fee, contact Lynne at 239-282-1464 for information.

SUNDAY, JAN 8:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents live entertainment with Jim Morris, 2pm. Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator presents music by Gary & Kerri from 2 – 5pm, Lake Suzy.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 15:

Dave & Pat Johnson Spenst will have an open house featuring art, photography, and Arbonne, from 3 – 7pm, 13976 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Deb and the Dynamics, 7:30 pm. Matlacha.

Tarpon Lodge presents music by Sister Kaite, 6 – 9pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner.

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents music by Latitude, 6pm. Punta Gorda.

FRIDAY, DEC 16:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents music by Captiva Band, 7:30pm. Matlacha.

Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery offers FREE gift wrapping through Christmas, and Christmas specials: Crocs – buy 1 pair, 2nd at 25% discount, Christmas cards and napkins half off. Open until 7pm Friday & Saturday, Sunday noon until 5pm.

Nav-A-Gator Grill in Port Charlotte presents music by Gary & Kerri, 7 – 9pm. Lake Suzy, Port Charlotte.

Dave & Pat Johnson Spenst will have an open house featuring art, photography, and Arbonne products from 1 – 4pm. 13976 Stringfellow Road. Just in time for holiday shopping!

Tarpon Lodge holds its “Mystery Tasting and Music” with music by Susie Hulcher. 6 – 8:30pm. Pineland.

SATURDAY, DEC 17:

Island Visions is hosting a holiday Open House from noon to 6pm. Light refreshments served while browsing their jewelry and other gift options. Have Steve Timcak create a custom piece of jewelry, or choose from crochet wire & bead items crafted by Joanne and Debbie. Matlacha.

Koucky Gallery & Gardens and Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery are having their “Enchanted Holiday Event” this weekend. Each gallery is featuring gifts for under $35! Come meet artists, writers, and musicians at both galleries. Koucky’s will feature pottery by Chuck Koucky, authors Gerald Hausman and Kirk Walter, music by Annie Wenz. Call for details. 239-283-4414 (Koucky’s), 239-282-1025 (Earth & Spirit). 10am – 4pm at Koucky’s, 10am – 7pm at Earth & Spirit.

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents Jim Morris and his Christmas Show, 2 – 5pm, Port Charlotte.

SUNDAY, DEC 18:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents live entertainment with Jim Morris and his Christmas Show, 2pm. Matlacha.

Koucky’s Gallery & Gardens and Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery continue their “Enchanted Holiday Event” with holiday gifts, refreshments, and more. Earth & Spirit will have a Christmas carol Sing-along at 1pm, music throughout the day.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.

Don’t forget to purchase your personal copy of the Pine Island Puzzle! They make great holiday gifts and souvenirs. We have them pre-wrapped at the Pine IslandChamber Welcome Center which is open 7 days a week!

Pine Island FISH is “selling” Christmas stockings to help support their Christmas Basket Brigade. For a $5 donation, you can help support FISH – stockings are available at the Chamber Welcome Center and area banks.

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ADDITIONAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

Matlacha Menagerie & Café will be hosting author D.L. Havlin signing his books and discussing local history on Friday and Saturday. In addition, the gallery will have a special “sale tent” with items on sale up to 35% off. Matlacha.

Harborside Gallery is hosting artists at the gallery, with face painting and other crafts. Robyn will be doing hair braiding and beads as well at the gallery. In addition, they will hold a drawing for a piece of “palm art” created and donated by artist Gregg Forsberg – stop by and sign up for the drawing this Saturday. Matlacha.

Junior Olympics at Phillips Park, for all children kindergarten through fifth grade, sponsored by Lee Parks and Rec and the Pine Island Kiwanis. No charge to participate; kids will compete in several sports, with awards given to the top finishers in each sport, each division. Each child receives a complimentary tee shirt and silver dollar. 10am, Phillips Park, Pine Island Center. Come out and cheer our youth to victory!!

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.

Don’t forget to purchase your personal copy of the Pine Island Puzzle! They make great holiday gifts and souvenirs. We have them pre-wrapped at the Chamber Welcome Center. We are now open 7 days a week!

Pine Island FISH is “selling” Christmas stockings to help support their Christmas Basket Brigade. For a $5 donation, you can help support FISH – stockings are available at the Chamber Welcome Center and area banks.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 8:

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens will host Jim Tucke in a tribute performance to the late John Lennon, 11am – 3pm. Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator Grill on Lake Suzy presents musician Jim Morris from 6 – 9pm. Port Charlotte.

Tarpon Lodge presents music by Roy Schneider on guitar & harmonica, 6 – 9pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner.

FRIDAY, DEC 9:

Creative Coast Weekend begins today! For detailed listing of gallery events, go to www.floridascreativecoast.com.

Olde Fish House Concert with Kip Lawrence, 6 PM. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an outdoor concert, free of charge. Bring a toy (new, unwrapped) for Pine Island FISH Christmas Basket Brigade to help Pine Island families. Matlacha.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents music by Calypso Magic. Matlacha.

Pine Bay Gallery hosts author Robert Macomber with a “Holiday Book Signing” from 5 – 7pm. Come enjoy some of Macomber’s stories, good Matlacha fun, and excerpts from the latest in his “Honor” series. Matlacha.

Island Visions Gallery features artists Joan Roberts and Bill Fuery demonstrating their arts from 6 – 8pm. Matlacha.

Wild Child Gallery will have an opening reception “Feelings, Oh Feelings” a multi-artist show from 2 – 8pm. Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator Grill in Port Charlotte presents music by John Reno, 7 – 9pm.

Tarpon Lodge holds its “Mystery Tasting and Music” with music by David Sarchet. 6 – 8:30pm. Pineland.

SATURDAY, DEC 10:

Lunch with Annie & Friends at Bert’s Bar & Grill, from 1 – 4pm. Music with singer/songwriter Annie Wenz, with local musicians invited to join in. Matlacha.

Earth and Spirit Garden Gallery will have “Artists in the Garden” from 10am to 4pm. Meet the artists and crafters. Also Sally Braund from 10am – 2pm presents “The Wisdom of the Stones.” St. James City, 239-282-1025.

Island Décor & More presents Cindy & Joe Daigle, wood artists, from 11am until ???. Matlacha.
Island Visions Gallery presents a Dichroic glass workshop by artist Beth Kauffmann, 11am – 4pm. Call 239-282-0452 for details. Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator Grill begins the celebration of their 17th year in operation. Live music and a week of fun throughout the entire week. Call daily between 10am and 5pm for details – 941-627-3474. Port Charlotte on Lake Suzy.

SUNDAY, DEC 11:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents live entertainment 2pm. Matlacha.

Island Visions Gallery features JD Designs with a trunk show featuring their wire & bead creations, 12 – 4pm. Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator presents live music by Jimmi Pappas, 2 – 5pm. Lake Suzy, Port Charlotte.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.

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FRIDAY, NOV 25:

Nav-A-Gator presents live music with Eric Stone, 7 – 10pm. Lake Suzy, Port Charlotte.
Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Mike Imbasciani, 7:30 pm.

SATURDAY, NOV 26:

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents music by Sunny Jim from 2 – 5pm.
Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Deb & The Dynamics , 7:30pm. Matlacha.

SUNDAY, NOV 27:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Gary & Kerri at 2pm. Matlacha.
Nav-A-Gator presents live music by Jim Morris, 2 – 5pm. Lake Suzy, Port Charlotte.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.

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We knew it would happen sooner or later. After much investigation (see earlier post from the Continental Op), Flingo has been found. Was it easy, you ask? Well, take a look at the above photo. Here you see our intrepid hero holding Flingo in front of the Great Pyramid of Cheops in Giza near Cairo, Egypt.

Interpol has nothing on us. The CIA? Mere amateurs.

Actually, Mike was in Cairo visiting daughter Amy, who attends the American University there, when who should show up? Flingo. Getting Flingo out of the country to bring home was another matter, however. In fact, Flingo could not come home. He is supposedly still in Egypt, although it is hard to be sure.

Stay tuned. We haven’t heard the last from this pink traveler.

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