Beacon hosting coffee klatch gatherings in

February

Pine Islanders have experienced so much loss and trauma with Hurricane Ian, coupled for many with an increased sense of connection and community

The Beacon of Hope is beginning a Coffee Klatch to help Pine Islanders cope with the emotions islanders have been through and may still be experiencing, like exhaustion, sadness, anger and fear

Mary Lewis Sheehan (nurse clinician, retired), and Nancy Buthman (director

Three M/PIFCD firefighters recognized

The Greater Pine Island VFW Post #4353 and Commander Scott Zilch recently announced this year's winners of the coveted Veterans of Foreign Wars Public Servant Awards for Matlacha Pine Island Fire District for 2022 Three firefighters, firefighter/paramedic Frank V i l c h e z , f i r e f i g h t e r / E M T Z a c h a r y Robertson and firefighter/EMT Brittni Kelbe, were selected for their tireless efforts and outstanding dedication to Matlacha Pine Island Community