FISH of Sanibel-Captiva reported that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found a “remarkable increase in food insecurity,” particularly among lower income households, families with children and those already facing financial strain, according to a recent report. Researchers also found ...
On Island was a sponsor for the Sanibel School Fund's first-ever Casino Night and annual Blue Ribbon Golf Tournament on May 1-2 at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel. The Casino Night featured gambling, prizes, a live and silent auction, raffles and more. The tourney involved a classic format ...
Bank of the Islands recently made a donation through its We Love Our Islands program. Winner Pat Norton was spotted with the program's decal on her vehicle, winning him the chance to decide which local nonprofit would receive a charitable contribution. She chose to donate the $1,200 to Saint ...
The submission process is set to kick off for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's annual contest for amateur photographers who enjoy capturing shots of nature and wildlife. Sponsored by the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS), the 34th annual ...
On July 7, the city of Sanibel announced the completion of the Community Park & Frannie's Preserve Trail Restoration Project. The multi-phase ecological restoration effort was supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' (FDACS) Urban and Community Forestry — ...
Over 100 second graders from Allen Park Elementary recently stepped out of their classrooms and into the coastal ecosystems of Southwest Florida for a hands-on field trip with the Sanibel Sea School. The Sanibel Sea School reported that as a Title I school, the Fort Myers-based school ...
On June 29, with one day to spare before the beginning of the July 1 fiscal year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 2026-27 state budget. This budget was the result of a special legislative session in May. The additional session was necessary due to the lack of a budget agreement during the 2026 ...
On Island was a sponsor for the Sanibel School Fund's first-ever Casino Night and annual Blue Ribbon Golf Tournament on May 1-2 at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel. The Casino Night featured gambling, prizes, a live and silent auction, raffles and more. The tourney involved a classic format ...