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Ribbon-cutting makes Suncoast Equity presence official

Robin Cook began working full time with Suncoast Equity Management the day following Hurricane Ian in September of 2022. She operated out of her home until her firm took possession of its new Sanibel office on Dec. 1. On Jan. 28, the SanCap Chamber officially welcomed Cook to the island wealth ...

County board OKs proposal for wildfire plan

Last month, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted to award a proposal to develop a Lee County Community Wildfire Protection Plan to examine the risk of wildfire and build a consistent approach to address wildfire response, mitigation and preparedness. A $174,334 proposal from ...

TBE to expand to daily operation, add paddle tour

Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) on Sanibel — the official concession to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge — will expand its days of operation and add a Sunset Rookery Paddle for season. From Feb. 14 through April, it will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rentals stop at 3 ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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Fewer sea turtle strandings on islands last year

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that in addition to daily nesting surveys from April through October, it responds to and documents all sea turtle strandings on Sanibel and Captiva. “Sea turtle strandings consist of both dead and live turtles, with the latter ...

Public meeting planned about prescribed burns on island

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) reported that it plans to conduct prescribed burns in one or more locations within the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel between now and September. When suitable weather conditions are present, a staff of interagency ...

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TBE to expand to daily operation, add paddle tour

Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) on Sanibel — the official concession to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge — will expand its days of operation and add a Sunset Rookery Paddle for season. From Feb. 14 through April, it will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rentals stop at 3 ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Focus shifts to municipal elections

With the 2024 general election behind us, our focus now shifts to the 2025 municipal elections. On March 4, the city of Sanibel will hold its regular election, giving voters the opportunity to vote for their city council members. The city of Sanibel will also include a charter amendment ...

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Ribbon-cutting makes Suncoast Equity presence official

Robin Cook began working full time with Suncoast Equity Management the day following Hurricane Ian in September of 2022. She operated out of her home until her firm took possession of its new Sanibel office on Dec. 1. On Jan. 28, the SanCap Chamber officially welcomed Cook to the island wealth ...

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