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Evita Freaks at the unurban coffee house 3301 pico blvd santa monica on 2010-03-20 Read Full Story

Jarrett Fenlon at The Unurban Cafe 3301 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 90405 on 2010-03-20 Read Full Story

The county owned boat ramp at the corner of Bowline Drive and Barrancas has re-opened, complete with new docks and refurbished ship's store, parking lot and rest rooms.  This boat ramp has great access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.  Fees are $5 to park, $5 to launch.  Other places to launch a boat on Pine Island include:  Maria Drive Marina (weekends/holidays only), Matlacha Park, Pineland Marina and St. James Marina.  Places to launch a kayak or canoe include Waterfront Park in Pineland, Tropical Point Park in St. James City, Matlacha Park and Coastal Connection Marina in Bokeelia.  Pine Island is one ... Read Full Story

Pine Island, Florida – 3.5 Acres Waterfront Land PINE ISLAND SOUND! DIRECT GULF ACCESS!!! Current Auction Price: $14900.00 Current Bids: 0 Zip Code: Click here to bid on this property’s auction! View more images for this property here . 3.5 Acres of Waterfront Land, Pine Island, Florida   About The Property This 3.5 acres is located on Pine Island in Southwest Florida. It is located right next to the Alden Pines Country Club. It is waterfront land on the Pine Island Sound, which is direct gulf access to the Gulf of Mexico. Because this is a coastal property, you would need State approval to ... Read Full Story

Spring is here on Pine Island, with temperatures back in the breezy 70's.  I rode my bike up to Jug Creek marina this morning.  I noticed the flock of white pelicans that had wintered in the back bay of Bokeelia this winter is gone.  Their arrival in November announces winter, and departure in March means it is Spring! Spring is one of the nicest seasons here on Pine Island Read Full Story