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SPD issues fraud alert

The Sanibel Police Department (SPD) reported that an applicant for a city of Sanibel development permit recently received a fraudulent invoice through email stating that the applicant's permit was approved and requested payment through a wire transfer. The fraudulent email used a city ...

Report wildlife sightings to SCCF team

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it recently received a sighting of a southern leopard frog on Sanibel's west end. Prior to Hurricane Ian, the frogs were widespread, but are less so now. Sightings help the wildlife team monitor post-surge populations. To report ...

Rec center to host Lee Health's Blood Mobile

The Sanibel Recreation Center is teaming up with Lee Health to host a Summer Blood Drive on July 14 from 8 a.m. to noon with the Lee Health Blood Mobile onsite to make giving quick and convenient. “Summer is one of the most critical times to donate blood. With more people traveling and fewer ...

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Cookbook returns for anniversary celebration

In honor of two milestones — the 50th anniversary for both the city of Sanibel and Children's Education Center of the Islands (CECI) — a beloved treasure is making a flavorful return. Originally printed in 1981, “The Sanibel-Captiva Cookbook” is the creation of Mariel Goss and Eugenia ...

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Volunteers needed for annual cleanup

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's Coastal Watch will participate in the Ocean Conservancy's Annual International Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 20. Volunteers are sought to collect trash from Sanibel and Captiva beaches as part of the global effort to contribute to cleaner, healthier ...

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Vegetation trimming set for Periwinkle

The vegetation along Periwinkle Way on both sides of the road from Donax Street to Casa Ybel Road, including the Shared Use Path, will be trimmed on July 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The city of Sanibel reported due to the nature of the work, one lane of Periwinkle will ...

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Guest commentary: Good news, exciting developments for Sanibel

Dear Sanibelians, Lots of good news coming up! My friend and Sanibel City Council colleague Richard Johnson has given me permission to report that the new Bit of Bailey's on Rabbit Road will be opening in August, and he anticipates a groundbreaking for the Bailey Center at Periwinkle Way and ...

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Doc Ford’s donates to SCCF

The Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille on Sanibel donated $7,500 to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) Sanibel Sea School. The donation will fund its A Week in the Field program, an immersive and transformative environmental camp for high school students. The funds were raised ...

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