  | Connectivity ordinance forwarded to council  March 11, 2014 Before forwarding a new ordinance on connectivity to city council, the Sanibel Planning Commission voted to exclude a requirement for adjacent property owners to enter into a cross access agreement. more »»  Community News New cell tower on Donax brings the promise of better reception March 10, 2014 The finishing touches were recently put on a new island cell phone tower that is expected to improve reception for residents on the east end. more »»  LCSO serves warrant for cocaine dealer on Sanibel Island March 10, 2014 Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office served a warrant against Fort Myers resident Richard Cyele Wiemer, 28, on Sanibel Island last week. Wiemer was arrested on March 7 at 3:28 p.m. more »»  City and SCCF unveils boardwalk to connect Pond Apple and Shipley Trail March 7, 2014 The City of Sanibel and Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) hosted a joint ribbon cutting ceremony for the Starr . more »» Volunteers needed to install mulch at Sanibel Recreation Center March 7, 2014 On Friday, March 21st at 7 a.m. more »» News from around the region City renews lot mowing contract March 12, 2014 City Council unanimously approved a one-year contract extension with the city's vacant lot mowing contractor at Monday's regular meeting in City Hall. Contractors CBI Inc. more »»  Pelican pursuit March 12, 2014 The kids wore T-shirts that said “Every day is a Running Day” on the back, and they were excited to be outdoors on this cool Friday morning. more »» Dinner & dance to help struggling veterans March 12, 2014 Helping military veterans because of their dedicated service to this country is all Americans Write for Prosperity wants to do. more »»  Lee County a big winner with fair March 12, 2014 Spectacular weather greeted visitors as the 90th Lee County Fair drew to a close at the Lee Civic Center over the weeken. more »» Shell Factory to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Monday March 12, 2014 For those who plan to wear the green, the Shell Factory is planning festival for St. Paddy’s Day. The family attraction will hold its second annual St. Patrick’s Day Party from 2 to 7 p.m. more »» Arts & Entertainment Sanibel Secrets: Sandy Stilwell March 6, 2014 Sandy Stilwell took one look at the restaurant business and thought she'd never look back. more »»  77th Annual Shell Festival unites shellers from around the world to discover 'Treasures of Sanibel' March 6, 2014 The Sanibel Shell Festival's reach is so vast, Martha Stewart now has a woman in charge of shell crafting. The 77th annual Sanibel Shell Festival is set to return March 6-8 at the Community Ho. more »»  Museum docents to bring Sanibel's history to life March 6, 2014 On Thursday, March 20, to help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, museum docents will be portraying some of the earliest “village neighbors. more »»  Anne Frank's step-sister, Holocaust survivor, tells her tale in Cape Coral March 6, 2014 Millions of children throughout the world have been educated about the Holocaust by reading The Diary of Anne Frank. On Feb. more »»  Pine Island author, J.D. Daniels, to release first novel March 6, 2014 Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery is excited to present awarding-winning local author J.D. Daniels, as she celebrates the release of her first novel, Through Pelican Eyes. more »» Business Lee County Urban Farm Tour Part 1: Estero's Better Food Farm March 7, 2014 It sounds like something plucked out of science fiction, but many consider urban farming to be the future of the agriculture industr. more »» Sanibel Secrets: Sandy Stilwell March 6, 2014 Sandy Stilwell took one look at the restaurant business and thought she'd never look back. more »» The Sanctuary hosts CASI spring breakfast March 6, 2014 Over 80 condominium board members, owners, and friends gathered at The Sanctuary on Friday, Feb. more »» Season is in 'full swing' on the island, says Chamber March 6, 2014 The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce has analyzed recent traffic to their Visitor Center and confirms what many Island residents and businesses knew already – season is here a little early and we... more »»  Smith joins San Cap Trust as executive VP March 6, 2014 The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company announced today that Cherry W. Smith has joined the firm as executive vice president. more »» Obituaries R. Denison Stewart February 28, 2014 R. Denison Stewart, M.D., of Aurora, Ill., husband of the late Judith (White) Stewart, died at his home at the age of 72 on Feb. 7, 2014. Born in Sterling, Ill., on Dec. 25, 1941 to the late Donald B. more »»  Georgia Hemphill February 28, 2014 Georgia Hemphill, a long time resident of Captiva and Shell Point, died on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 in Carlinville, Ill. Born Feb. 25, 1923, she married Robert “Bud” Hemphill in 1942. more »» Dawn Marie Oliveri February 28, 2014 Dawn Marie Oliveri, 40, of Fort Myers, Fla., passed away on Feb. 2, 2014. The funeral service will be private. No visitation will be held. more »»  Charles John Hoover February 11, 2014 Charles John Hoover, 83, of Fort Myers, Fla. and Noblesville, Ind., died on January 25, 2014. He was married to Nancy Hoover for 10 years. She survives. more »»  Albert Regan Doyle February 5, 2014 Albert Regan Doyle passed from this life at home in the presence of family in Sanibel, Fla., after a long illness on Jan. 23, 2014. more »» Local Columns Faces on Faith: Try loving someone in a different key March 6, 2014 The "Science Times" section in the New York Times never lets me down! Not sure why it's one of the highlights of my week (and sometimes the only part of the paper I have time to read), but it i. more »»  Faces on Faith: Making sacred the broken pieces February 28, 2014 We all know the story. Moses ascends Mount Sinai to receive divine revelation. The community, waiting below, gets impatient and worried. They build a Golden Calf and begin to worship i. more »»  Faces on Faith: A Christian February 19, 2014 In our society it seems that the term Christian gets used almost flippantly to meet the desire of the communicator. But true, orthodox Christianity may be revealed a bit different than most think. more »»  Vegetation Committee: Plant this…not that! February 19, 2014 How do we know what makes a plant good? Consider choosing native plants that are self-sustaining to their environment, provide food and shelter for wildlife, grow naturally and flourish without extr... more »»  Faces on Faith: Meaningful music February 11, 2014 Our annual Men’s Retreat began on the night when the country was appearing to celebrate music with the Grammy Awards telecas. more »» Letters to the Editor Sanibel Island's Dark Sky Ordinance March 6, 2014 To the editor: I found a link to your article on Sanibel's Dark Sky Ordinance on the International Dark Sky Association's website. more »» You insult our intelligence February 28, 2014 To the editor: Judy Clayton Sanchez's letter to the editor on Feb. 19 insults the intelligence of every Floridian who is not employed by "Big Sugar. more »» Are Lee County students fit, healthy, and ready to learn? February 28, 2014 To the editor: We need to adopt a Comprehensive Health Education Policy in Lee County! Why Is School Health Important? Research shows that when school districts and schools have effective policies... more »» Stop the Deception, U.S. Sugar February 28, 2014 To the editor: Judy Sanchez of U.. more »» Guest Commentary: Let Congress know it's time to vote on flood insurance February 28, 2014 This past week was busy for many elected Florida officials from coast to coast. more »» Local Sports & Recreation Meeting of the Sanibel Island Fishing Club: The invasive lionfish March 6, 2014 On Tuesday, March 11, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club will be holding it’s monthly meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. more »»  McCray to lead new generation of Panther football February 28, 2014 Bringing a stellar collegiate playing resume as well as a coaching pedigree earned at one of the state’s finest high school programs, Xavier McCray will officially be announced as the 15th head... more »»  Ladies from Sanctuary Golf Club play for P.I.N.K. February 28, 2014 The Sanctuary Golf Club Ladies Play for P.I.N.K. annual event on Feb. 12 was an enormous success with donations of $5,700, for a three year total of over $16,000. more »» Lee Coast MOAA to sponsor Bob Janes golf event February 28, 2014 The Lee Coast Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America is sponsoring the Bob Janes Memorial Golf Outing on Wednesday, April 9 to benefit wounded warriors, their families, and other... more »» Expanded hours at the Sanibel Recreation Center pool February 26, 2014 The new spring expanded leisure pool and slide hours begin on Monday, March 3. more »» |     What's HotMost Commented San-Cap Chiro CornerDisc Herniations and Antibiotics May 13, 2013 You may have heard about a recent study that was published in The European Spine Journal that offered an insightful new take on disc herniations. more » Latest BlogsNewspaper LinksSanibel Moorings Resorts offers garden tour 03-12 The Tropical Gardens at Sanibel Moorings Resort is overflowing with many unusual, exotic, and native tropical plants. Join our master gardener, Anita Marshall for a two hour walking tour open to the public. This is a must see for plant lovers and garden club. more »
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