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Mosquito control treatment by truck set for tonight
The City of Sanibel has received notice from the Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) that they will be conducting a treatment by truck tonight, weather permitting, between sunset and 2 a.m. The Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) provides mosquito control for Sanibel and the majority of Lee County. "Mosquito Season" typically runs from May through October and mosquito activity increases with rain, particularly after heavy rains that produce large areas of standing water. Due to the abundance of mangroves, wetlands and salt marshes, Sanibel is a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. If you are experiencing a high number of mosquitoes at your residence, you can ...
Dogs perish in vehicle fire
Two dogs perished in a vehicle fire Monday afternoon at Seahorse Plaza on Sanibel Island. Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Deputy Chief John DiMaria said the call came in around 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12 for a vehicle fire. He said when they arrived, the fire had already been put out by bystanders. “Unfortunately two dogs perished. We don't know what started it. It's under investigation,” he said.
Aquarium welcomes new marketing and membership manager
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium has welcomed Alex Edwards as marketing and membership manager. Edwards is a Florida native, born and raised in Fort Myers. She started her career as a membership intern at Edison and Ford ...
Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean the end to water restrictions
Even though the calendar says we’ve made it through the rainy season here in Florida, the need to conserve water remains. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) recently extended its Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage restrictions through March 31, 2027, meaning ...
Council to explore other automated license plate reader options
By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Sanibel City Council took an informal consensus last week to leave Flock after they make a formal decision of which automated license plate reader cameras they will use to replace the current system. The city currently has three Flock cameras, restricted for just Sanibel use. Two of them are located on the causeway, and one at Middle Gulf Drive outside of Sundial. Weekly and monthly audits are currently being done with the Flock cameras with no indication of misuse. There are specific guidelines to follow — who is using it, and entered justification for use. City Manager Dan Souza said if the direction is to remove the ...
