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Annual global cleanup returns to the islands

Volunteer slots are still open for those who wish to lend a helping hand in cleaning the beaches this weekend. Coastal Watch Director Kealy Pfau said the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s (SCCF) Coastal Watch is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s international effort to clean ...

Sanibel Fire and Rescue District approves tentative millage rate

The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District approved their tentative millage rate of 1.3016 mills, which is a zero percent increase in ad valorem taxes. The commissioners also approved the tentative budget for fiscal year 2027, which is $30,853,878. The budget includes personnel services at ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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CEPD board OKs assessments for beach project

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District’s (CEPD) commission signed off on the final assessment apportionment for last year’s beach renourishment project during its recent special meeting. On Aug. 31, the commissioners voted 4-0 on a resolution approving the final apportionment model for ...

Annual Redneck O’limp’ics to benefit veterans

The community is invited out for a day of fun wacky activities — all to support a great cause. American Legion Post 123 will host its 18th Annual Redneck O'limp'ics on Sept. 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sanibel. Free and open to the public, it will feature friendly competitions, live entertainment ...

Junonia found on Sanibel

Nate Steere, of Fort Myers, found a junonia on Aug. 15 at about 9:15 a.m. between Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach on Sanibel. He spotted the shell's signature pattern in the waves where the ledge of the shore was. “This is my first junonia,” Steere said. “Our family has loved the ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest Commentary: New tax legislation

After Hurricane Ian, we all witnessed our islands come back one gift at a time. Some of what arrived made headlines. Most of it didn’t. Neighbors gave what they could spare, seasonal residents sent help before their own repairs were finished, visitors were moved by a community they had come ...

Business

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Business notes (09/16)

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank sponsored Blessings in a Backpack packing event Sanibel Captiva Community Bank recently sponsored a Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter packing event to provide weekend meals to approximately 300 students at Franklin Park Elementary ...

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