By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Planning Commission took a consensus to allow beer and wine for onsite consumption as a primary use — not independent on food sales — last week.
Deputy Planning Director Gabriel Quintas said they will add definitions related to the use and add an exception rather than rewriting the ratio, which would affect all current onsite consumption on the island, for the food to beverage sales ratio.
Planning Director Paula McMichael said the discussion-only item was requested by Island Time Wine, a retail wine shop that offers wine tastings and educational classes to learn about wine.
“Unfortunately, the way our code is ...
Captiva residents and stakeholders are welcome to attend a community meeting to learn about Lee County Natural Resources’ Captiva Island Stormwater Study at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Captiva Civic Center, at 11550 Chapin Lane.
The meeting format will involve a 5:15 p.m. presentation followed by time for residents to look at maps and discuss specific locations or receive answers to questions. Lee County Natural Resources staff and the study consultant will be available. The meeting will conclude by 6:30 p.m.
The presentation during the meeting will cover the scope of the study. Comment cards will be available for residents to provide feedback that may be incorporated into the ...
The City of Sanibel Public Works Department will begin a mulching and landscape beautification project on Saturday, Nov. 7, with work anticipated to continue through Friday, Nov. 20, weather and site conditions permitting.
This project is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance the appearance of the island, improve landscaped areas, and maintain the natural beauty of Sanibel for residents and visitors.
Mulching activities will take place at the following locations:
• Periwinkle Way: Landscape beds and designated areas along the Periwinkle Way corridor, extending from the Lighthouse area to Tarpon Bay Road.
• Palm Ridge Road: Landscape planting beds along Palm Ridge ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Sanibel Community House is kicking off the holiday season with a slew of handmade items and baked goods.
Sanibel Community Association Community Engagement Coordinator Ivy Ankerson said the Holiday Bonanza Arts & Crafts Fair is a way for them to kick off arts and crafts for the season with the two day event.
It will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
Ankerson said they have about 40 vendors who will display a variety of items — from pottery and ceramics, to shell and beach finds, jewelry, handcraft ...
The holidays have a way of bringing back memories of family traditions and meals, festive gatherings, friendly competition, plenty of laughs and the people who made the season special. Some stories have been told for years, while others may have been tucked away for a while.
FISH of SanCap is ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com BIG ARTS is offering many opportunities for residents, and visitors alike, to watch a variety of powerful documentaries both for Veterans Day and during the 2026 Documentary Film Festival.
Gallery Director Wilson McCray, who is also in charge ...
Due to the annual F.I.S.H. “JOG N JAM” 10k/5k Race, the following roads will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the times listed:
• 7 a.m. to *10:30 a.m. - Eastbound and westbound Periwinkle Way from The Community House to Tarpon Bay Road.
• 7 a.m. to *10:30 a.m. - Tarpon Bay Road ...
Dance with Sanibel Recreation from Nov. 9, through Dec. 7 will be held at the Rec Center. Coastal Dance Company will offer ballet/tap, which focuses on ballet fundamentals, balance, flexibility, and rhythmic tap footwork. Jazz/hip hop combines energetic hip hop moves with the style, rhythm and ...
This coming Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club will be holding its second monthly meeting of the 2026-27 season. The meeting will be held in the north room of the Sanibel Island Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
The meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with ...
What makes a community strong?
Certainly, a healthy economy and thriving businesses are essential. But, the communities that endure are built on something deeper: people who care about their neighbors, support nonprofits and invest their time, talents and resources in strengthening the place ...
A judge in Florida’s 20th Circuit Court has denied a petition challenging Lee County’s zoning approval for South Seas Resort on Captiva, which allows the approval to stand.
In his decision signed Oct. 21, Judge James Shenko denied the petition, finding the Board’s decision was based on ...
