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Sanibel Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - July 8: Sanibel Fire and Rescue District meeting at 9 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit www.sanibelfire.com.

Captiva library and county system offering programs

The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming: ADULT PROGRAMS - July 8: Summer Reading Program Crafts (during operating hours) Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages. - July ...

Captiva Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - July 13: Captiva Erosion Prevention District meeting at 1 p.m. at its office, at 11528 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva. For more information or the agenda, visit mycepd.com. - July 14: Captiva Community Panel meeting at 9 a.m. via Zoom. For ...

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Campaign to feature first-ever Shell Stroll

Next week's theme for the Love Sanibel Back initiative will include a special community event. Organized by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, in partnership with the city and SanCap Chamber and with support from sponsors and businesses, the campaign's theme for July 13-19 — Week ...

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Junonia found on Sanibel

Heidi Sparks, of Mattoon, Illinois, found a junonia on June 15 at about 7:45 p.m. at Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel. She was walking along the lines of seaweed up in the sand when she saw a tiny tip of the shell showing up out of the seaweed. “After digging a little with my hand, I was shocked ...

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Junonia found on Captiva

Chad Long, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, found a junonia on June 13 at Blind Pass Beach on Captiva. He and his family are avid shellers and visit each of the beaches along the islands. “We love treasure hunting for alphabet cones, banded tulips and lightning whelks,” Long said. “However, we ...

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Guest commentary: Celebrating 250 years of America

The electoral process is foundational to our constitutional republic. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have upheld this process by exercising their right to vote. As we celebrate 250 years of America this Fourth of July, let us all get excited about exercising this constitutional ...

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Sanibel Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - July 8: Sanibel Fire and Rescue District meeting at 9 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit www.sanibelfire.com.

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Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

  • 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Box 809
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587