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School district continues to grapple with late buses

While the numbers have improved since last year, more than 2,500 bus riders are still getting to school late. “We have a lot more work to do moving forward,” Safety, Security, & Fleet Operations Chief Dave Newlan said at the Lee County School Board's meeting on Oct. 7. Last year, 83% ...

Islanders holding community fundraiser

Sanibel residents Richard and Bonnie McCurry have organized a community fundraiser to help the town of Southport, North Carolina, after a recent tragedy that affected the coastal community. Richard McCurry, owner of The Sanibel Café and a Sanibel Fire and Rescue District commissioner, and ...

SCCF trains rangers on environmental stewardship

Furthering its partnership with the city of Sanibel, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) recently hosted the Sanibel Rangers, along with other city staff, for a series of four environmental training sessions. “The city of Sanibel and SCCF have always been close partners, and ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Connection between Sanibel refuge, duck stamp

As the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel celebrates the latest Federal Duck Stamp Contest win for James “Jim” Hautman — the only seven-time winner and a longtime friend of the refuge — the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) is ...

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FGCU students mapping trails for SCCF

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it is getting assistance on mapping trails at the William and Ruth Brooks Trail from an Environmental Geographic Information System — GIS — class at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Through the project, students are ...

SCCF trains rangers on environmental stewardship

Furthering its partnership with the city of Sanibel, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) recently hosted the Sanibel Rangers, along with other city staff, for a series of four environmental training sessions. “The city of Sanibel and SCCF have always been close partners, and ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: The power of generosity — a ripple effect

As we approach the Charitable Foundation of the Islands' inaugural Generosity Breakfast, I find myself reflecting on what generosity truly means — not only to me personally, but to our entire team at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. For us, generosity goes far beyond writing a check. It's ...

Business

FISH, community partner help neighbor in crisis

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva recognized one of its community partners, Cottages to Castles owner Sharon Michie, whose quick thinking recently made all the difference for a neighbor in crisis. When an unexpected situation unfolded, she stepped in without hesitation by providing immediate help, ...

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