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  • Gold's Value is NOT Going up. . .
  • The Dollar's Value IS Tanking!
    '92-'05 ~ $400 oz.
    2007 - $600+ oz.
    2009 - $1000+ oz.
    2010 - $1200+ oz.
    2011 -
       Jan. $1400+ oz.
       Apr. $1500+ oz.
       July $1600 oz.
       Aug. $1800+ oz.
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In 1757, Russian scholar, Mikhailo Lomonosov fathered the theory that crude oil originates from biological material. The Story
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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:32pm

Get a Taste of Pine Island NOW a Two Day Event on Pine Island

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We invite you and your family to one of Southwest Florida’s largest Two-day events and the premier Pine Island event of the year, “Taste of Pine Island 2012”, the “Seafood Chowder Cook-off Contest & N

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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 2:30pm

Pine Island Little League Sign-Ups… Get Ready to Play Ball!

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Pine Island Little League season sign-ups will be held at the concession stand at Field One at Phillips Park on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The registration fee is $50.

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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 2:26pm

A little bit of Liverpool in Matlacha

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Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens, 4637 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, is hosting musician Jim Tucke each Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:39pm

Injured Eagle Released Near Eagle Preserve

The female eagle injured in Matlacha in late December has completed her rehabilitation at CROW and returned to her nest in St James City.

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Submitted by Publisher on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 10:55am

Arson Destroys Pine Island Chamber Building

Pine Island Chamber office building was destroyed by what investigators suspect is arson. The building went up in flames early Friday, January 13th around 3:15 AM and is now deemed a total loss.

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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 9:32am

Good Day For Pine Island

First, the Commissioners accepted a NOAA grant of $63,000 to remove exotics and plant native vegetation in the Galt Preserve in St James City.

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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 11:29am

Twelve Days of Christmas by Leoma Lovegrove

Matlacha artist has longed to create the Twelve Days of Christmas with her paint brush. This year she did. The first day of giving in her series starts on Christmas Day.

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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 12:05pm

Pine Island Lions Club Auction/Raffle Tickets Available

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The Greater Pine Island Lions Club now has tickets available for its 2nd Annual Raffle/Auction, which will be held Feb 19th, from 2-6 PM, at the St. James City Civic Center located on 4th and Lemon.

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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 10:41am

Matlacha Hookers Present Check to Principal Mazzoli

The proceeds from the 13th Annual PIE Fishing Tournament & Derby, which is hosted by the Matlacha Hookers, was presented to Pine Island Elementary School principal, Rob Mazzoli during the

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Submitted by Assoc. Editor on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 6:41pm

Matlacha Hooker's Honor Two of Pine Island's Finest

The Matlacha Hookers were proud to make JD Hollway of the Waterfront Restaurant in St. James City and his wife Gina honorary Hookers in thanks for all they do for our community.

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Items of Note

  • 4th of July, 2011 Parade video
  • Check Out the exciting
    Taste of Pine Island video
  • Actual Photo of the Golden Mask
    discovered over 40 years ago
  • Scholarships Awarded videos
    by the Greater Pine Island Kiwanis

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