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SCCF to host Everglades Trivia Night

In partnership with the Everglades Foundation, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host its annual Everglades Update — in the form of an Everglades Trivia Night — on April 2 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, at 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Attendees ...

Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. In partnership with Sanibel Sports, Youth Flag Football will take place from March 28 through April 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Sanibel Ballfields. It will provide a fun, safe and competitive environment for boys and ...

Shell museum to host sunrise stroll

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will host a Sunrise Shell and Mollusk Stroll on March 27 at 6:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse Beach Park, at 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Participants will join a marine biologist for a low-tide beach stroll to learn about local mollusks and ...

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Great American Cleanup to take place across county

Volunteers are being sought for the annual Great American Cleanup to take place this weekend at multiple locations throughout Lee County. “We believe that people and places are profoundly interconnected,” Keep Lee County Beautiful Executive Director Trish Fancher said. “The Great ...

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New hours for refuge’s Wildlife Drive

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on April 1 to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is open every day except for Fridays, regardless of holidays. Admission is $10 for vehicles and $1 for hikers and bicyclists. The refuge is at 1 ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. In partnership with Sanibel Sports, Youth Flag Football will take place from March 28 through April 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Sanibel Ballfields. It will provide a fun, safe and competitive environment for boys and ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides legislative updates for Week 2 and 3

Nature-based Methods for Improving Coastal Resilience — SB 50 and HB 371 by Sen. Ileana Garcia and Rep. James Vernon “Jim” Mooney Jr., respectively — both passed unanimously through their committees during Week 2. As of March 14, the Senate bill had passed all of its assigned ...

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Orientation available to residents, business owners

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host a free New Resident Environmental Orientation on April 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for new Sanibel-Captiva residents and business owners. Participants will explore Southwest Florida's coastal environment by land and water. The ...

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