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Love Sanibel Back to return for summer

Organizers announced the relaunch of the Love Sanibel Back initiative this summer, a campaign to uplift and spotlight the businesses that form the heart of Sanibel and Captiva. Designed as a show of appreciation and support, it highlights open businesses across the islands with special weekly ...

IWA: Conserve water, follow irrigation schedule

The Island Water Association (IWA) reported that ongoing dry weather and increased turf and landscape replanting related to redevelopment activity have created extremely high irrigation demands. To help ensure reliable service for all members and to support IWA's ongoing system improvements, ...

FISH receives donations from seasonal farmer market

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva reported that each Sunday during season, as vendors at the Sanibel Island Farmers Market pack up for the day, many set aside fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and other items that are donated to its Food Pantry — helping neighbors in need access nutritious, locally ...

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Adapting to climate change

In response to the change we have experienced at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel over the last five years, I — as a resident volunteer — offered an interactive program during the 2025 season titled “Adapting to Change in Our Favorite Places.” We have seen ...

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Volunteers sought for summer projects

Coastal Watch is looking for weekly volunteers over the summer to help the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) preserves and gardens stay watered and weeded. The volunteer opportunities will include: - Mangrove Restoration Nursery: Help maintain the SCCF's Mangrove Restoration ...

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Islands tradition offers baseball, camaraderie

Organized by the SanCap Chamber, the 32nd annual Sam Bailey's Islands Night — 50th Anniversary Edition took place on May 7 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. It featured the traditional pregame parade and ceremony, with the national anthem sung by The Sanibel School music teacher Joseph ...

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Guest commentary: Support endangered species, habitats in Florida

The federal government is moving swiftly to remove protections for endangered species by redefining the word “harm” in the long-standing Endangered Species Act (ESA), the main law to protect and conserve at-risk species in the United States. A proposed rule, issued by the U.S. Fish and ...

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How long should I retain important documents?

For most of us, gathering all the documents for our tax return preparation is not a distant memory. You may be asking yourself the question, how long should I retain these and other important documents? Below is a guide to this question and suggestions about how to store and destroy documents ...

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  • 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Box 809
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587