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Lee schools see bump in student FAST test scores

Student test scores are improving in Lee County, according to state results released last week. The School District of Lee County saw gains in the FAST testing from the first progress monitoring to the second. Business Intelligence Director Phillip Savage provided a midyear performance update ...

City to host public workshop on Sanibel Plan

The city of Sanibel will present its Sanibel Plan Update: Community Workshop #1 on Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The topic will be “Shaping Our City — A Community Conversation About the Future.” The workshop will focus on gathering ...

Shell museum raises funds for education

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium held its annual benefit gala, “Enchantment Under the Sea,” on Feb. 7 at The Community House on Sanibel. Presented by sponsor Florida Trust Wealth Management, attendees embraced the “Back to the Future” theme in attire fit for a ...

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City: ‘Share the Shore’ with shorebird neighbors

The city of Sanibel reported that the island's shorebird species nest from now through August. “Small actions can make a big difference for wildlife,” it shared. “Keep Sanibel's beach safe for shorebirds nesting, resting and feeding.” The city provided the following guidelines: - ...

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Go Wild for ‘Ding’ raises $450K

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) exceeded its fundraising goal and surpassed last year's record, raising nearly $450,000 at Go Wild for “Ding” — The Legacy on Feb. 4. It reported that the achievement was made possible by the generosity and commitment of ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library and MacIntosh Books + Paper, One Community, One Book will meet on Feb. 19 at noon. The book club is designed to bring neighbors together through literature with local ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 5 legislative update

The House released its budget proposal late on Feb. 12 and the Senate released its proposed budget at 3 pm on Feb. 13. The $113.6 billion House spending plan is close to $1 billion below last year's final state budget of $114.8 billion. The Senate's budget proposal is $115 billion. Gov. Ron ...

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Doc Ford’s to serve as sponsor

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille is the title sponsor for the 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament on May 15 at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. Presented in partnership with the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the ...

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